# Futuristic Fuel Cell Vehicles The Honda FCV Can Supply Power To External Devices By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-fcv References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/honda-fuel-cell-fcv-concept/34821/) & [headlineauto](http://www.headlineauto.co.uk/login?ReturnUrl=/Release/View/39635) The [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcevs) FCV Concept is a refined and upgraded version of the FCEV, a [hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept) that was unveiled by Honda a year ago. The vehicle's [fuel cell stack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American FCEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcevs.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases.md) - [Traditional Vehicle Hydrogen Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corolla-cross-hydrogen-concept.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hydrogen-cartridge.md) - [Efficient Dual-Motor Hybrid Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-civic-ehev.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Campervan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campervan-concept.md) - [Long-Range All-Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prologue.md) - [Collaboration Prototype Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-ev.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-h2.md)