Hydrogen Hits the Roads

Honda’s FCX Clarity starts at -30 Celsius at Geneva Motor Show 2009

Honda is featuring fuel cell car the FCX Clarity fuel cell car at the Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15, 2009) . The FCX Clarity is a next-generation, zero-emission, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle based on an entirely new Honda V Flow fuel cell platform,  powered by the Honda V Flow fuel cell stack. The latest FCX sees improvements to driving range, power, weight and efficiency and boasts a startup at temperatures as low as -30° C. The FCX Clarity demonstrates the complementary use of fuel cells and batteries in new car models, using Honda’s V Flow stack in combination with a new compact and efficient lithium ion battery pack and a single hydrogen storage tank to power the vehicle’s electric drive motor.  Honda has begun leasing the FCX Clarity to a limited number of retail consumers in California, with the first vehicles having been delivered in the summer of 2008.   Among those to receive the second generation of Honda’s fuel cell car will be the LA-based Spallino family who were the world’s first hydrogen family when they began leasing a previous generation FCX in June 2005.

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Hannover Fair FCEV Drive and Ride refuelled by green hydrogen

The FCEV and EV Drive and Ride at the Hannover Fair is a big success: long lines, even in the rain, are forming the first days of the fair for test drives . The Fair with more than 5.000 exhibitors, over half foreign, has seen an increase of exhibitors of 8%.  ”Greenintelligence” has been the fair’s theme over recent years and the clean energy and clean transport showcases are also this year very prominent. The Drive and Ride includes the VW Tuareg HyMotion, Daimler FCELL,  Honda FCX Clarity and Toyota FCHV adv and Opel  HydroGen4, who is bringing 10 FCEV to the fair.

..read more Updated 25 Apr, 2012

Danish Government to launch hydrogen Infrastructure Program & continue FCEV tax exemptions throughout 2015

The Danish Government has announced a new Energy Plan 2020 that includes establishment of a range of initiatives for hydrogen infrastructure.

..read more Updated 23 Mar, 2012

Hydrogen 3-wheeler fleet launched in New Delhi

The first fleet in the world of hydrogen fuelled 3-wheelers or rickshaws was launched inNew Delhi. It is complemented by a hydrogen refueling station established at Pragati Maidan. 

..read more Updated 15 Mar, 2012