Honda
Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the Japan model of its FCX Clarity fuel cell
vehicle, which will also be displayed at the Environmental Showcase at
the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit that begins July 7, 2008. Leasing in
Japan is scheduled to begin November 2008.
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FCX Clarity (Japan model) |
Initially, leases are to be limited to government agencies and
certain corporate customers. Numerous FCX Clarity events are to be held
beginning in 2009 at which the public will have the opportunity to come
in contact with the FCX Clarity and gain a greater appreciation of the
appeal of fuel cell vehicles.
Designed as a dedicated fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity is powered
by the Honda V Flow fuel cell stack. Thanks to the innovative layout of
the fuel cell power plant, the FCX Clarity offers superior design,
packaging and driving performance. Emitting no CO
2
in operation, the FCX Clarity offers not only the ultimate in
environmental responsibility but also real-world performance and appeal.
The new lightweight, compact Honda V Flow fuel cell stack offers
significantly enhanced performance, with an output of 100kW (compared
to 86kW in the conventional FC Stack), as well as enhanced cold climate
performance that enables it to start in temperatures as low as -30°C.
The lightweight and compact design of the FC Stack allows it to be
arranged in the vehicle's center tunnel for a more spacious interior
and an elegant, low-riding sedan form. Cruising range has been extended
30% to 620km.* The Japan model also features climate-controlled seats
in the rear as well as in the front.
* In 10-15 mode (Honda Calculations)
The combined sales plan for Japan and U.S. calls for a few dozen units a year and about 200 units within three years.
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• FCX Clarity: Principal Specifications (Japan model)
| Number of occupants |
4 |
| Power train |
Motor |
Max. output |
100kW |
| Max. torque |
256N·m |
| Type |
AC synchronous electric motor
(permanent magnet) |
| Fuel cell stack |
Type |
PEMFC
(Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell) |
| Max. output |
100kW |
| Lithium ion battery |
Voltage |
288V |
| Fuel |
Type |
Compressed hydrogen |
| Storage |
Pressurized hydrogen tank
(35MPa) |
| Tank capacity |
171 liters |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) |
4,835 × 1,845 × 1,470mm |
| Vehicle weight |
1,635kg |
| Maximum speed |
160km/ h |
| Energy storage |
Lithium ion battery |
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