In addition to the advantages of hydrogen, Honda CR-V e:FCEV also has a function that allows you to charge the on-board battery using a charging station.
Honda CR-V e:FCEV: more than 600 km of autonomy
The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is equipped with a a fuel cell jointly developed by Honda and General Motors, and is manufactured by their joint venture: Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, in Michigan, United States. The car will be produced at the Honda Performance Manufacturing Center located in Ohio, USA.
Offers CR-V e:FCEV autonomy of more than 600 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle, with a full tank of hydrogen and an additional electric range of more than 60 km provided by its battery. Resting on the new sixth generation CR-VThe Honda CR-V e:FCEV is a modern SUV with a zero-emission engine.
Honda has set a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 for all of the company’s products and activities, with zero environmental impact throughout its life cycle. It is in this context that Honda positions hydrogen as one of the high-potential energy types, alongside electricity, and has continued research and development of hydrogen technology for more than 30 years.
Innovative system of fuel cells
The CR-V e:FCEV features a new fuel cell system developed in conjunction with General Motors that reduces its total cost by a third compared to the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. In addition, the durability of the system was doubled, and resistance to low temperatures was significantly increased. Transmission as well more compact and lighterwhich made it possible to improve its passive safety indicators.
The CR-V e:FCEV battery can also be charged using a charging station or household outlet using a Type 1 outlet (SAE J1772 standard) or a CHAdeMO outlet, two standards used in Japan and the United States in particular.
In addition, the CR-V e:FCEV allowspowering external devicesthanks to a output power 1500 Wwhich allows you to use the car as a source of electricity during a power outage at home, or on the road during outdoor recreation.
The Honda CR-V e:FCEV will go on sale in Japan and North America later this year. 2024 year.
Source: Auto Plus
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