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Honda Has Started Mass Production Of The Honda CR-V Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric In The US

Honda has started mass production of the Honda CR-V powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric (e:FCEV) at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, USA. The Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be available for sale in the United States in mid-2024 and will be followed by its release in Japan towards the end of 2024.

The Honda CR-V e:FCEV can achieve a range of over 270 miles with full hydrogen capacity and an additional electric battery (EV) range of over 29 miles, according to testing conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is equipped with a fuel cell system developed jointly by Honda and General Motors (GM) through the Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC in Brownstown, Michigan, USA.

The Honda CR-V e:FCEV was first showcased at The 21st International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo in Tokyo, Japan at the beginning of 2024. It offers long-distance driving capabilities and quick hydrogen refueling times, with the added convenience of plug-in features for charging the battery at home or on the go, enhancing the overall driving experience.

The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is developed from the 6th generation Honda CR-V, which has been sold worldwide in gasoline and Hybrid (e:HEV) variants. The 6th generation Honda CR-V is an SUV model designed with a sportier look and equipped with advanced safety technology such as Honda Sensing and Honda CONNECT connectivity technology.

The development of e:FCEV technology is part of Honda's global vision, aiming for 100% of its vehicle sales to be electric by 2040.

In addition to e:FCEV technology, Honda has also developed various environmentally friendly engine technologies, starting from gasoline engines, then Hybrid (e:HEV) technology, and electric battery (EV) technology, to achieve carbon neutrality for all its products and company activities by 2050.