the Clarity Fuel Cell offers early adopters the latest technology
Having identified hydrogen as a potential solution to the environmental issues faced by society, Honda began basic research on fuel cells as early as the late 1980s. In 2002, Honda became the first automaker in the world to receive approval by the U.S. government to sell fuel cell vehicles, and began leasing them in the U.S. and Japan. In 2008, Honda began leasing the FCX Clarity to consumers; it featured a dramatically advanced fuel cell stack, innovative sedan package, and a new dimension of driving feel. In 2016, Honda reached an even greater height with the next evolution of its fuel cell technologies.
Honda continues to take on challenges to open the door to greater possibilities of hydrogen, to harness the joy of free mobility and realize a rich, sustainable society. On the way to realizing “the Joy and Freedom of Mobility” and “a Sustainable Society where People Can Enjoy Life,” Honda is committed to advancing hydrogen technologies leading to a fully-fledged hydrogen society.
Honda views fuel cells as the ultimate zero-emissions vehicle technology and the Clarity Fuel Cell offers early adopters the latest technology to be on the forefront of “what is next” while enjoying the convenience of short refueling times and the flexibility and confidence of a 366 mile EPA range rating, the longest of any zero-emissions vehicle.
Honda Clarity Plug-In
The Clarity Plug-In hybrid will be the volume leader of the series, marketed in all 50 states, and having an anticipated all-electric driving range rating in excess of 40 miles and a total driving range comparable to that of a traditional gasoline-powered sedan.
World’s First SiC-IPM for Mass-production Vehicles
The power semiconductor that controls the system s voltage adopts silicon carbide (SiC) instead of silicon (Si), thus allowing a 4-time higher switching frequency. At higher operating temperatures, silicon carbide offers higher performance with matchingly low heat losses, allowing for a smaller heat sink, and thus more compact overall dimensions.
Laser Brazed Roof
The roof side is laser brazed to eliminate the familiar roof molding and thereby reduce the height gap, which increases the seamless look of the roof.
Advanced Functions Developed under the Concept of “Connected E-machine”
The Clarity Fuel Cell provides advanced functions that connect the car to its users whether near or far from the car. Simply download the HondaLink® app to your smartphone, and you can connect to your Honda Clarity Fuel Cell securely and comfortably.
World’s First Hollow Die-cast Aluminum Front Subframe for Automobiles
The subframe of the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is die-cast from aluminum as one piece with a hollow interior, instead of the traditional welding together multiple members, to achieve a substantial weight saving of 20 percent versus conventional manufacturing methods. The result is one of the world’s lightest aluminum subframes. The innovative aluminum die-casting method draws on technologies Honda has built through its experience with motorcycles which creates a seamless structure with hollow, closed sections that allows for thickness reduction. Since no welding flange is required, the resulting subframe is very rigid and light.
World’s First GFRP Hybrid-formed Rear Bumper Beam
Honda developed a new rear bumper beam using Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) which is lighter yet still able to withstand the crash loads under various conditions at low to high speeds. Made by hybrid forming, using layered discontinuous glass fibers and continuous glass fibers, the bumper beam boasts higher molding efficiency, is extremely lightweight, and achieves high structural strength.
the Clarity Fuel Cell offers early adopters the latest technology Having identified hydrogen as a potential solution to the environmental issues faced by society, Honda began basic research on fuel cells as early as the late 1980s. In 2002, Honda became the first automaker in the world to receive approval by the U.S. government to sell fuel cell vehicles, and began leasing them in the U.S. and Japan. In 2008, Honda began leasing the FCX Clarity to consumers; it featured a dramatically advanced fuel cell stack, innovative sedan package, and a new dimension of driving feel. In 2016, Honda reached an even greater height with the next evolution of its fuel cell technologies.
Honda continues to take on challenges to open the door to greater possibilities of hydrogen, to harness the joy of free mobility and realize a rich, sustainable society. On the way to realizing "the Joy and Freedom of Mobility" and "a Sustainable Society where People Can Enjoy Life," Honda is committed to advancing hydrogen technologies leading to a fully-fledged hydrogen society.
Honda views fuel cells as the ultimate zero-emissions vehicle technology and the Clarity Fuel Cell offers early adopters the latest technology to be on the forefront of "what is next" while enjoying the convenience of short refueling times and the flexibility and confidence of a 366 mile EPA range rating, the longest of any zero-emissions vehicle. Honda Clarity Plug-In The Clarity Plug-In hybrid will be the volume leader of the series, marketed in all 50 states, and having an anticipated all-electric driving range rating in excess of 40 miles and a total driving range comparable to that of a traditional gasoline-powered sedan.
World's First SiC-IPM for Mass-production Vehicles The power semiconductor that controls the system s voltage adopts silicon carbide (SiC) instead of silicon (Si), thus allowing a 4-time higher switching frequency. At higher operating temperatures, silicon carbide offers higher performance with matchingly low heat losses, allowing for a smaller heat sink, and thus more compact overall dimensions. Laser Brazed Roof The roof side is laser brazed to eliminate the familiar roof molding and thereby reduce the height gap, which increases the seamless look of the roof.
Advanced Functions Developed under the Concept of "Connected E-machine" The Clarity Fuel Cell provides advanced functions that connect the car to its users whether near or far from the car. Simply download the HondaLink® app to your smartphone, and you can connect to your Honda Clarity Fuel Cell securely and comfortably.
World's First Hollow Die-cast Aluminum Front Subframe for Automobiles The subframe of the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is die-cast from aluminum as one piece with a hollow interior, instead of the traditional welding together multiple members, to achieve a substantial weight saving of 20 percent versus conventional manufacturing methods. The result is one of the world's lightest aluminum subframes. The innovative aluminum die-casting method draws on technologies Honda has built through its experience with motorcycles which creates a seamless structure with hollow, closed sections that allows for thickness reduction. Since no welding flange is required, the resulting subframe is very rigid and light.
World's First GFRP Hybrid-formed Rear Bumper Beam Honda developed a new rear bumper beam using Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) which is lighter yet still able to withstand the crash loads under various conditions at low to high speeds. Made by hybrid forming, using layered discontinuous glass fibers and continuous glass fibers, the bumper beam boasts higher molding efficiency, is extremely lightweight, and achieves high structural strength.
