The Honda FCV Concept is a refined and upgraded version of the FCEV, a hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle that was unveiled by Honda a year ago.
The vehicle's fuel cell stack is 33% smaller than that of the FCEV and offers an output of over 100 Kilowatts or 134 horsepower. Its powertrain is located entirely under the car's hood, allowing for a roomy cabin that can comfortably seat five passengers.
The FCV has an impressive range of 700 km on a mere three-minute fueling. Additionally, the vehicle can even be used to supply electricity to devices -- using the Honda Power Exporter -- in response to outages.
A production version of the Honda FCV is expected to be made available for sale in March 2016 in Japan, followed by a wider commercial rollout in the USA and Europe.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Smaller Fuel Cell Stacks
- Decreasing the size of fuel cell stacks allows for more efficient and compact fuel cell vehicles.
- Extended Range
- Increasing the range of fuel cell vehicles allows for longer trips without the need for refueling.
- Vehicle-to-device Power Supply
- The ability for fuel cell vehicles to supply electricity to external devices presents opportunities for backup power during outages.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can explore incorporating smaller fuel cell stacks and extended range capabilities to develop more advanced fuel cell vehicles.
- Alternative Energy
- The alternative energy industry can leverage vehicle-to-device power supply capabilities to provide backup power solutions.
- Technology
- The technology industry can develop and improve upon the vehicles' power exporter system to enable efficient and seamless power supply to external devices.
