Hydrogen sedan Honda CLARITY FUEL CELL presented in Tokyo

In the 44th Motor Show 2015 Tokyo Motor Show world premiere of fuel cell sedan Honda CLARITY FUEL CELL, which became the successor to the FCX Clarity.

The manufacturer has introduced its latest technology, have reduced the flow of fuel cells by 33% compared to the previous version. In this fuel cell power output amounted to more than 100 kW, and the output power density - 3.1 kW / l. Traction motor power of 130 kW fuel cell CLARITY FUEL CELL grouped into a block, which is about the same size compact as a standard V6. All this installation was able to place under the hood, allowing free space in the cabin. Inside, there are five comfortable seats for up to five adults.

The car can run on a single fueling of hydrogen (gas under pressure of 70 MPa) of more than 700 km. This is one of the highest values ​​in the industry. The hydrogen tank can be filled in about three minutes.

Novelty sales start in Japan in March 2016. Initially, Honda will offer its hydrogen car leasing Japanese government agencies and representatives of the business segment. Further, the company plans to release CLARITY FUEL CELL retail sale to consumers. Price exclusive leasing cars will be 7.66 million yen (or about $ 64 thousand.). The actual retail price has not yet announced.