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  • New Fuel Cell Vehicle is Coming Our Way! What Should We Expect from Honda Team?

    2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Just as many other contemporary brands, Honda joined the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day celebrations. Being one of the leaders in delivering such technologies, the brand will also reveal a new Clarity Fuel Cell model to honor the event.

    What we know so far is that the new model will be a five-seater sedan with tons of additions and improvements. It will be available by the very end of 2016 and one of the main features will be even better fuel cell engine.

    As you might already know, the US Senate officially recognizes October 8 as the National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day in order to raise awareness of the benefits of daily use of such technologies. Whether these technologies are truly efficient or not, only time will tell. Meanwhile, Honda has also revealed some launch details: the first vehicles of the new lineup will be first available for purchase in Los Angeles and Orange County regions and for the first time in San Francisco Bay and Sacramento.

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    In fact, Honda team has taken the idea of a highly-efficient vehicle to a whole new level. The latest improvements have made the fuel cell stack 33 more compact than all previous models and with a total of 60 per cent more efficient. Incredible, right? Also, the new model is expected to deliver some outstanding performance rates: starting with an expected mileage covering of 300 miles with a single charge, the vehicle will also demonstrate new body architecture with lightweight improvements, aerodynamic features and of course, these well-known Honda visuals.

    Of course, we should also expect neat interior styling with numerous convenience and infotainment technologies. Of course, we are pretty sure that Honda Sesing will be present, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart phone integration.

    Hopefully, the new addition to the lineup will be as good as all the previous models, if not even better! However, tell me what do you expect? Write down in the comment section!

    Source: Honda 

  • Honda Announces Prices and Details for the New Clarity Fuel Cell Car

    2016 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell In order to unveil the full potential of the FCVs, Honda created the Clarity Fuel Cell and blended in one high levels of agility with cutting-edge technologies. As you might know, Clarity Fuel Cell is the world’s first five-passenger sedan type FCV, fitting fuel cell drivetrain, tons of Honda technologies and of course that unmistakable Honda feel.

    The 70 MPa high-pressure hydrogen storage tank provides a driving range of about 750km (416 miles) and combines even better efficiency and reduced energy requirements for driving. All these stats mean that the increase in driving range is with the magnificent 30% more, compared to predecessor models and that this vehicle is in world’s top 3 cruising range among all zero emission vehicles produced so far.

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    Also, as part of the cutting-edge achievements, the Clarity Fuel Cell features and appealing exterior design with aggressive, yet elegant lines, as well as smooth and rewarding driving experience. In fact, the high-output motor provides a total of 176hp (130kW) also ensures and some sporty dynamics for all drivers, who seek not just a ride, but a challenge on the road.

    2016 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

    Honda was one of the first automobile manufacturer focus its attention and energy on producing hydrogen technologies in order to reduce or at least delay the effects of global warming. And since late 1980s the brand has been researching and improving such technologies.

    2016 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

    Prices for the new 2016 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell strat from $67, 850 USD.

    Source: Honda