At the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda today unveiled its next generation Clarity Fuel Cell today at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show. Fusing Honda’s most developed advancements, the Clarity Fuel Cell is the world’s first generation model of a fuel cell powered vehicle to house the whole fuel cell stack and drivetrain framework in the space typically possessed by the motor and transmission. The Clarity Fuel Cell will be go on sale in Japan from mid 2016. Additional data on the European dispatch of the vehicle will follow in 2016.
The packaging of the Clarity Fuel Cell has been inspired by Honda’s principle of man maximum, machine minimum. Through minimising the space utilised by the powertrain, Honda has been able to achieve a level of interior space that allows five adults to be comfortably accommodated as would be expected in a conventionally powered sedan. The size of the fuel cell stack and the power generation unit have been reduced through Honda’s advanced technologies to a size comparable to a V6 engine.
In spite of the smaller dimensions of the fuel cell powertrain, Honda’s propelled advancements have guaranteed world-driving power module stack execution. Honda’s unique wave stream channel separators are more best in class than any time in recent memory, while the cells now include a higher yield and a more slim shape because of a 1 mm (20%) decrease in the thickness of every cell. These advances consolidate to make the power device stack 33% more minimal than the stack utilized as a part of the first FCX Clarity. This change is exceptionally great as it has been accomplished in parallel with an increment in most extreme engine yield to 130 kW (177ps) and a force thickness expanded by 60% to 3.1 kW/L.
The Clarity Fuel Cell is outfitted with a high-weight tank equipped for putting away hydrogen gas at 70 MPa, expanding the mass of hydrogen that can be put away and developing the scope of the vehicle. Combined with the proficient powertrain and diminished vehicle vitality utilization, the Clarity Fuel Cell accomplishes a best-in-class energy unit vehicle range per full tank of more than 700 km1 (435miles).
Likewise, the high-weight tank can be immediately refilled, the procedure taking around three minutes at 70 MPa and 20oC. These and different advantages give the Clarity Fuel Cell an everyday comfort clients are utilized to with their customary petrol or diesel controlled vehicles.
Built to utilize the high yield of Honda’s energy unit stack and the force help of the lithium-particle battery pack, a high-yield engine gives energy to the determined wheels together with moment and capable speeding up. Because of the ceaselessly expanding torque gave by the high-yield 130 kW (177 PS) engine with no requirement for apparatuses, the Clarity Fuel Cell accomplishes impeccably smooth increasing speed anywhere in the range of zero to most extreme rate.
The immediate reaction, invigorating drive and calm lodge together frame an engaging mix. Clarity Fuel Cell offers the driver two driving modes: the “Typical” mode gives a harmony between mileage and driving execution, while “Game” organizes a more responsive quickening feeling.
The outside of Clarity Fuel Cell has been intended to give a forcing vicinity out and about while keeping up an in number streamlined profile. Full-LED headlights with a sharp, thin profile and 18-inch aluminum wheels with a streamlined and in vogue outline finish the look.
The inside of Clarity Fuel Cell consolidates a progressed yet refined climate intended to give the driver an unwinding and happy with driving environment. The propelled driver interface uses Honda’s configuration standards of moment acknowledgment and natural control. Straightforward and extraordinarily roomy, the inside elements premium, consoling materials that make driving an ordeal to expect and appreciate.
Honda is scheduled to launch the Clarity Fuel Cell in a predetermined number of European markets in 2016. Honda is one of five car organizations that make up the HyFIVE consortium, and will supply vehicles that will be a piece of a 110 solid European armada to highlight and advance the improvement, use and suitability of this new innovation.
In UK, Honda has worked with suppliers to energize the neighborhood creation and utilization of vitality by building up a sun oriented fueled hydrogen refueling station in the grounds of Honda of the UK Manufacturing in Swindon. This station is interested in general society (subject to enlistment) and ready to refuel any energy unit vehicle.
Honda ClarityFuel cell technical specifications
| Length (mm) | 4,895 |
| Width (mm) | 1,875 |
| Height (mm) | 1,475 |
| Occupants | 5 |
| Range per full tank (km) | Over 7001 |
| Refuelling time | Approx. 3 minutes |
| Maximum fuel cell output (kW) | Over 100 |
| Fuel stack output density (kW/L) | 3.1 |
| Maximum motor output (kW) | 130 |
| Maximum hydrogen tank pressure (MPa) | 70 |
| Energy storage method | Lithium-ion battery |