Honda is remaining competitive in the hydrogen powered vehicle segment as it’s now pulling the wraps off a production-ready Clarity Fuel Cell, on the verge of the 2015th Tokyo Motor Show.
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The FCV has a claimed driving range of 435 miles, and can be filled from a hydrogen filling station in as little as three minutes.
The above notwithstanding, there is a craze among auto makers the world over to launch zero emission cars with electricity being the preferred source to power future environment friendly cars. The subsidies mirror the inducements Japan offered to buyers of the first hybrids including the Prius in the 1990s.
Honda says the Clarity’s interior, shown, is roomier than that of Toyota’s Mirai. Honda is one of five automotive companies that make up the HyFive consortium, and will supply vehicles that will be part of a 110 strong European fleet to highlight and promote the development, use and viability of this new technology.
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Toyota seems to be gaining lots of traction with its Mirai FCV, especially since they announced to be selling quite a few more than they originally projected. Honda’s new fuel cell stack is 33 percent smaller than the previous version, the company said in a statement. Honda is also expecting sales will increase with efforts such as cooperation with General Motors Co.to cut costs on key materials and components, Shimizu said.
