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The Honda CR-V gets a new derivative in the electrification segment via hydrogen technology. Interestingly, the Honda CR-V e: FCEV is still equipped with an electric charging socket, which means it can run using a battery power source.
The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is produced at the Honda Marysville factory in Ohio, America. The units will only be available in California at the end of 2024.
“Honda has laid out an electrification strategy that leads to 100% zero-emission car sales by 2040, including the introduction of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles such as the new CR-V e:FCEV model,” said Mamadou Diallo, Senior Vice President Car Sales, American Honda Motor Co in its statement quoted on Wednesday (28/2/2024).
Honda CR-V e: FCEV Photo: Honda
In terms of appearance, the exterior design of the Honda CR-V e:FCEV appears with new body panels at the front of the A-pillar, rear fascia and 18-inch 10-spoke black alloy wheels.
CR-V e: FECV uses a second generation Fuel Cell Module developed jointly with General Motors (GM).
Powering the CR-V e:FCEV is a single front-mounted electric motor that produces 174 hp (130 kW / 176 PS) and 229 lb-ft (311 Nm) of torque. Energy comes from a fuel cell module and hydrogen tank weighing 4.3 kg and a 17.7 kWh battery pack.
The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is the first car in the US to combine a hydrogen fuel cell system with plug-in charging capability with a battery pack that can provide a range of 29 miles (47 km). Of course, using battery mode for electric cars can minimize the impact of hydrogen infrastructure which is not yet massive.
The plug-in charging capability of the CR-V e:FCEV sounds interesting when you consider, California currently only has 48 hydrogen refueling stations.
The charging port is mounted on the front fender, while the hydrogen refueling port is located on the rear fender.
Honda CR-V e: FCEV, available battery recharging slot on the front fender Photo: Honda
For added convenience, the included Honda Power Supply Connector uses a 110-volt outlet that can produce up to 1,500 watts of power, turning the CR-V e:FCEV into a clean power source capable of running small household appliances, portable air conditioners, power tools, camping equipment, and much more.
Honda CR-V e: FCEV, hydrogen refueling slot in the rear fender Photo: Honda
The new Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be available through a leasing scheme in California. Reportedly, this latest environmentally friendly car will also be marketed in Japan.
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2024-02-28 06:05:23
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