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For Immediate Release
Honda Celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day;
All-new Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan Coming to Market by the End of 2016
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Five-passenger Clarity Fuel Cell sedan slated to launch in California
before the end of 2016
Next-generation Honda FCV provides substantial gains in packaging,
interior space and real-world performance, including an anticipated
driving range rating significantly more than 300 miles
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 – Honda is joining with organizations across America
in celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (www.hydrogenfuelcellday.org) to
raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that can help to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the nation’s energy security.
Honda will introduce its new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell
sedan by the end of the year, beginning with retail leasing to customers in select
California markets. The Clarity Fuel Cell has a refueling time of approximately three to
five minutes.
The U.S. Senate provided official recognition of October 8 as National Hydrogen
and Fuel Cell Day last year, in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008),
raising awareness of the role fuel cell vehicles can play in the future of energy and
mobility in America.
“Honda believes that hydrogen can play a critical role in addressing global
climate change and accelerating progress toward a more sustainable, ultra low-carbon
mobility future,” said Steve Center, vice president of the Environmental Business
Development Office at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “We are excited to deliver the
all-new zero-emissions Clarity Fuel Cell, a spacious 5-passenger fuel cell sedan with
the range and refueling time of a conventional car. The Clarity can meet customer
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needs for performance, safety and advanced telematics, while addressing society's
environmental and energy concerns.”
Sales and marketing will begin through certified fuel cell vehicle dealers located
in the Los Angeles and Orange County regions, as well as, for the first time, the San
Francisco Bay and Sacramento areas, where the network of hydrogen stations has
started in earnest.
Potential customers interested in the Clarity Fuel Cell are encouraged to visit
http://automobiles.honda.com/clarity, where they can receive more information and sign
up for the opportunity to become a Clarity Fuel Cell customer.
About the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Technological innovations to the Clarity Fuel Cell have created a fuel cell stack
that is 33 percent more compact than its predecessor with a 60 percent increase in
power density compared to the outgoing Honda FCX Clarity. The more compact fuel cell
and integrated powertrain, comparable in size to a V-6 engine, now fits entirely under
the hood of the car, allowing for a more spacious cabin with seating for five passengers.
The new Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will feature a driving range rating anticipated to exceed
300 miles, with a refueling time of approximately three to five minutes using 70 MPa
refueling stations.
As the next progression in Honda's dynamic FCV styling, the Honda Clarity Fuel
Cell features a low, wide aerodynamic body with clean character lines. The interior
achieves a refined and harmonious experience using rich materials and intuitive,
streamlined controls. Additional features include the Honda Sensing™ suite of safety
and driver assistive technologies, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, LED exterior
lighting and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The Clarity Fuel Cell will be available in
Crystal Black Pearl, White Orchid Pearl and signature Bordeaux Red Metallic exterior
paint schemes.
Honda Fuel Cell Vehicle Leadership
Honda has led the industry for nearly two decades in the development and
deployment of fuel cell vehicle technology through extensive real-world testing and
customer deployments, including the first government fleet customers and first-ever
retail consumer leasing program. Since the introduction of its first-generation fuel cell
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vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in
fuel cell vehicle operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather while meeting customer
expectations and safety regulations.
Honda's second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July
2008 and was quickly heralded as a technological breakthrough in the areas of design,
packaging and efficiency. As the world's first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the
FCX Clarity was powered by the Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center
tunnel of the vehicle, with the electric motor located down low in the front of the vehicle,
providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including 240 miles of
driving range.
Honda has deployed fuel cell vehicles in the U.S., Germany and Japan, including
the FCX Clarity, which was named the 2009 World Green Car. Honda has delivered
these vehicles to individual retail consumers in the U.S. and collected valuable feedback
concerning real-world use of both fuel cell vehicles and public hydrogen refueling
stations.
Honda Fuel Cell Vehicle Firsts
Honda fuel cell technology firsts include:
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The first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel cell vehicle (July 2002)
The world's first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced to the U.S. and Japan
(December 2002)
The first fuel cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003)
The first fuel cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005)
The first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel cell vehicle (FCX
Clarity) on a production line specifically made for fuel cell vehicles (2008)
The first manufacturer to create a fuel cell vehicle dealer network (2008)
Honda Commitment to the Environment
Based on its vision of "Blue Skies for our Children," Honda is working to advance
technologies that address society's environmental and energy concerns. Honda is
targeting a 50 percent reduction in its total company CO2 emissions on a global basis by
2050, compared to 2000 levels. Starting in 2016, Honda will begin introduction of a new
generation of the Honda Clarity series of vehicles, with the hydrogen-powered Clarity
Fuel Cell vehicle, followed by a new Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid in 2017,
as the company strives to realize significant growth in sales of electrified vehicles.
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