Honda plans to produce a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) or a hydrogen-based electric vehicle by 2024 in the United States.
In addition, Honda has appointed a development center and factory for the production of hydrogen-fueled electric vehicles at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, United States.
Honda's first model that will use this technology is the Honda CR-V where this technology is in line with Honda's goal of zero emission by 2050.
The Honda CR-V is the model chosen for FCEV technology because this model has an important role in Honda's electrification strategy in the United States.
The sixth generation Honda CR-V is the best-selling SUV as well as a favorite model for consumers because this car has a tough exterior design and a sporty and modern interior design. The Honda CR-V has a powerful and comfortable engine and has ample storage space.
FCEV technology is a vehicle engine driven by a hydrogen-fueled electric motor. Vehicles that adopt FCEV technology have tanks that house hydrogen like the fuel tanks found in conventional vehicles.
From this hydrogen fuel, it will become an energy source that will run electric motors in vehicles where these vehicles do not release CO2 or other harmful emissions.
Gary Robinson as Vice President of Auto Planning & Strategy for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. said, “Honda has set a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 whereby by 2040 we aim to have a complete line of electric motorized vehicles. Therefore, we are accelerating our plans to manufacture Honda electric vehicle batteries in the United States."
