Honda’s new FCV: Equipped with EV function, charging and power supply also possible
・“CR-Ve:FCEV” to be launched in Japan and the US in 2024
・Reduced platinum usage by 80% and number of cells by 15%
We provide a summary of articles published by Reuters.
Honda’s new FCV:
On February 28th, the new FCV CR-Ve:FCEV was announced.
It was unveiled for the first time in the world at an exhibition in Tokyo.
The new FCV is based on the CR-V SUV sold in North America and China.
Equipped with a plug-in function that allows charging at home or outdoors, increasing convenience.
A popular SUV type that can also be driven as an EV.
Promoting the spread of FCV in Japan and the US:
In Japan, there are still very few hydrogen refueling bases.
Honda is promoting the spread of EVs by equipping them with EV charging and power supply functions.
New car sales ratio of FCV and EV:
The target is 20% in 2030, 80% in 2035, and 100% in 2040.
CR-Ve:FCEV performance:
As an FCV, it has a range of over 600km on a single hydrogen charge.
As an EV, it is expected to have a range of 60 km just on charging.
Alleviating anxiety for private drivers:
1. According to a Honda survey, approximately 80% of individuals drive less than 10km.
2. Even without a hydrogen charger, it can travel 60km with its EV function.
Driver anxiety is reduced.
Lease sales begin in the US:
In the United States, lease sales of the CR-Ve:FCEV will begin from the second half of this year.
First, it will be sold in advance in California, where there are many hydrogen stations.
Now accepting pre-orders in Japan:
In Japan, advance reservations will be accepted from February 29th.
We are considering starting lease sales this summer.
CR-Ve:FCEV production:
It will be produced at a factory in the United States (Ohio) and exported to Japan.
At this time, sales targets and prices have not been announced.
General Motors (GM):
Equipped with a fuel cell system jointly developed with GM.
1. The CR-Ve:FCEV fuel cell system will be produced at the two companies’ joint venture plant in Michigan.
2. Aim for initial sales of 2,000 units a year in the mid-2020s.
Comparison with Honda FCV “Clarity Fuel Cell”:
The mass production effect of CR-Ve:FCEV has reduced manufacturing costs to one-third.
It doubles the durability and improves low temperature resistance.
1. The amount of platinum used was reduced by 80%.
2. Additionally, the number of cells was reduced by 15%.
Honda’s Sayama factory downsizing:
Due to the downsizing of the Sayama factory, Clarity production will be discontinued in 2021.
Cumulative sales were 281 units in Japan and 2,111 units in the US.
https://jp.reuters.com/business/autos/6UBIQ2E5LVIDRGPSPMPZGD5LEQ-2024-02-28/