Honda Unveils Next Generation Fuel Cell Technology Advancements at Tokyo Expo
Key Ideas
- Honda announced specifications for its Next Generation Fuel Cell Module and Fuel Cell Power Generator at the H2 & FC Expo in Tokyo.
- The new fuel cell module achieves a rated output of 150 kW, cuts production costs by half, doubles durability, and increases volumetric power density by over three times.
- The Fuel Cell Power Generator is designed for providing clean hydrogen-derived electricity to large facilities, featuring a compact design, optimized cooling systems, and high responsiveness.
- Honda aims to expand the application of its fuel cell system in various domains like electric vehicles, commercial vehicles, stationary power generators, and construction machinery to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled its Next Generation Fuel Cell Module and Fuel Cell Power Generator specifications at the H2 & FC Expo in Tokyo. The company plans to start mass production of the fuel cell module in fiscal year 2027 and the power generator in 2026. The new fuel cell module, developed independently by Honda, achieves a rated output of 150 kW while cutting production costs by half compared to the current model. It also doubles durability and increases volumetric power density by over three times, reducing its size and enhancing installation flexibility. Honda's Fuel Cell Power Generator, based on the same technology as the Honda CR-V e:FCEV, is designed to offer clean hydrogen-derived electricity to large facilities and boasts a compact design, optimized cooling systems, and high responsiveness. Honda has a long history of hydrogen technology research and aims to apply its fuel cell system in areas like electric vehicles, commercial vehicles, stationary power generators, and construction machinery to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.