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Not long ago, Honda promised a bundle of things for its outlook for 2024 – including even better sales than in 2023 backed by a host of major introductions.
The large Honda Odyssey was earmarked for some enhancements, the 2024 Prologue crossover EV was stated to arrive at dealerships with a class-leading standard range and $47,400 starting MSRP, and the 2025 model year for the compact Civic would arrive refreshed. Additionally, some new electrification options would become available, including the 2025 Civic Hybrid and the CR-V Fuel Cell Vehicle, stated to become “North America's first production vehicle to combine a plug-in feature with FCEV technology in one model.”
As promised, now we get to see and find out additional details about the 2025 Honda CR-V fueled by hydrogen. Its official name is Honda CR-V e:FCEV, which is not exactly light on the tongue, but more importantly it’s not just a standard hydrogen vehicle like the Toyota Mirai. Right now, FCEVs are not exactly the promised saviors, and more and more companies ditch their plans for building the ultra-necessary refueling facilities.
The Japanese automaker says the popular CR-V will remain a “fun-to-drive” compact crossover SUV even when equipped with an US-made fuel cell system with plug-in charging capability. The main idea, facilitated by a complex system, is simple: Honda aims to offer recharging EV driving around the city and quick “hydrogen refueling for longer trips.”
As such, the EPA driving range is 270 miles but only 29 miles are of the “EV driving” variety. “Leveraging Honda fuel cell technology expertise continues to play a critical role in our global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050,” said Mamadou Diallo, senior vice president of Auto Sales, American Honda Motor Co.
The company also wants 100% zero-emission automobile sales by 2040, and the strategy is based heavily on the introduction of both battery-powered and fuel cell electric vehicles like the new CR-V e:FCEV. Of course, the first clients that will have access to the new model later this year, through leasing, will be located in California.
Production of the only non-commercial FCEV made in America takes place at the Honda Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, and is their first model based around the second-generation Honda Fuel Cell Module, which in turn is made at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM) in Michigan, as it was co-developed together with General Motors.
Standard specification includes HondaLink with embedded hydrogen station information, a Honda Power Supply Connector with up to 1,500 watts of power, Level 2 plug-in capability, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto plus Qi charging, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster plus a 9-inch HD touchscreen in the center of the dashboard, among others. The powertrain has a rated total output of 174 horsepower and the battery capacity is 17.7 kWh, and the combined rating is 57 MPGe.
As promised, now we get to see and find out additional details about the 2025 Honda CR-V fueled by hydrogen. Its official name is Honda CR-V e:FCEV, which is not exactly light on the tongue, but more importantly it’s not just a standard hydrogen vehicle like the Toyota Mirai. Right now, FCEVs are not exactly the promised saviors, and more and more companies ditch their plans for building the ultra-necessary refueling facilities.
The Japanese automaker says the popular CR-V will remain a “fun-to-drive” compact crossover SUV even when equipped with an US-made fuel cell system with plug-in charging capability. The main idea, facilitated by a complex system, is simple: Honda aims to offer recharging EV driving around the city and quick “hydrogen refueling for longer trips.”
As such, the EPA driving range is 270 miles but only 29 miles are of the “EV driving” variety. “Leveraging Honda fuel cell technology expertise continues to play a critical role in our global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050,” said Mamadou Diallo, senior vice president of Auto Sales, American Honda Motor Co.
The company also wants 100% zero-emission automobile sales by 2040, and the strategy is based heavily on the introduction of both battery-powered and fuel cell electric vehicles like the new CR-V e:FCEV. Of course, the first clients that will have access to the new model later this year, through leasing, will be located in California.
Production of the only non-commercial FCEV made in America takes place at the Honda Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, and is their first model based around the second-generation Honda Fuel Cell Module, which in turn is made at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM) in Michigan, as it was co-developed together with General Motors.
Standard specification includes HondaLink with embedded hydrogen station information, a Honda Power Supply Connector with up to 1,500 watts of power, Level 2 plug-in capability, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto plus Qi charging, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster plus a 9-inch HD touchscreen in the center of the dashboard, among others. The powertrain has a rated total output of 174 horsepower and the battery capacity is 17.7 kWh, and the combined rating is 57 MPGe.
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