Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is a hydrogen fuel cell-powered sedan developed by Honda, a renowned Japanese automobile manufacturer, in collaboration with General Motors, Toyota, and Hyundai. The vehicle was first unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show and was available for lease in Japan and California, United States, through Honda dealerships such as Honda of America Mfg., Inc. and American Honda Motor Co.. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is part of the Clarity series, which also includes the Honda Clarity Electric and Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, and was designed to compete with other hydrogen fuel cell vehicles like the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo.

Introduction

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell was designed to provide a clean and efficient alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, with a range of over 366 miles on a single fill-up, as certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. The vehicle was developed in partnership with Fuji Heavy Industries, Mazda, and Subaru, and features a number of advanced technologies, including a hydrogen fuel cell stack developed by Honda and General Motors, and a lithium-ion battery supplied by Panasonic and GS Yuasa. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell was also showcased at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show and the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, where it received praise from automotive critics and industry experts such as Car and Driver and Green Car Reports.

Design and Features

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell features a sleek and aerodynamic design, with a drag coefficient of just 0.33, making it one of the most aerodynamic vehicles on the market, as tested by Honda Research and Development and Exa Corporation. The vehicle's design was influenced by the Honda FCX Clarity, a previous hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle developed by Honda, and features a number of advanced materials, including aluminum and high-strength steel, supplied by Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal and JFE Steel. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell also features a number of advanced safety features, including a collision mitigation braking system developed by Honda and Bosch, and a lane departure warning system supplied by Denso and Continental AG.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell stack that produces 174 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, making it capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 8.1 seconds, as tested by Motor Trend and Edmunds. The vehicle's hydrogen fuel cell system was developed in partnership with General Motors and Toyota, and features a number of advanced technologies, including a proton exchange membrane supplied by DuPont and 3M, and a fuel cell control system developed by Honda and Hitachi. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell also features a hydrogen storage system that can hold up to 5.4 kg of hydrogen, giving the vehicle a range of over 366 miles on a single fill-up, as certified by the United States Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Safety

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell features a number of advanced safety features, including a collision mitigation braking system and a lane departure warning system, as well as a 5-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The vehicle's safety features were developed in partnership with Bosch and Continental AG, and include a number of advanced technologies, such as a forward collision warning system supplied by Denso and Autoliv, and a blind spot information system developed by Honda and Valeo. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell also features a number of advanced materials, including high-strength steel and aluminum, which help to protect occupants in the event of a crash, as tested by Honda Research and Development and Exa Corporation.

Production and Sales

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell was produced at Honda's Takanezawa, Tochigi plant in Japan, and was available for lease in Japan and California, United States, through Honda dealerships such as Honda of America Mfg., Inc. and American Honda Motor Co.. The vehicle was priced at around $58,490, making it competitive with other hydrogen fuel cell vehicles like the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo, as reported by Automotive News and Bloomberg. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell was also eligible for a number of incentives and tax credits, including the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project and the Federal Tax Credit for Fuel Cell Vehicles, as administered by the California Air Resources Board and the United States Department of the Treasury.

Environmental Impact

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has a number of environmental benefits, including zero tailpipe emissions and a well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions reduction of up to 50%, as certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The vehicle's hydrogen fuel cell system is also highly efficient, with an efficiency of around 60%, making it one of the most efficient vehicles on the market, as reported by Green Car Reports and Plug In America. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell also features a number of advanced materials, including recycled materials and bioplastics, which help to reduce the vehicle's environmental impact, as tested by Honda Research and Development and Exa Corporation. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is part of Honda's efforts to reduce its environmental impact and achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, as announced by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and the Honda Foundation. Category:Hydrogen vehicles