A Hydrogen Electrical Honda CR-V Is Coming In 2024

Whereas some could not agree that hydrogen is the way in which ahead for vehicles, just a few automakers are nonetheless pursing the tech. Hyundai nonetheless sells the Nexo, is pursuing the freight enterprise with its XCIENT gas cell truck, and teasing us with the N Imaginative and prescient 74 idea; Toyota has been pursuing hydrogen for some time now with its two generations of the Mirai. Now Honda is following swimsuit by bringing a hydrogen automobile to market. The corporate introduced {that a} hydrogen EV CR-V is coming in 2024.

This new gas cell EV-powered CR-V will probably be based mostly on the all-new sixth-gen CR-V. Honda says that this new gas cell crossover would be the first within the trade to mix plug-in EV functionality with hydrogen gas cell know-how and assist the corporate obtain its purpose of 100% of its gross sales being BEV (Battery Electrical Car) or FCEV (Gasoline Cell Electrical Car) by 2040. In line with Honda, this can allow “the motive force to cost the onboard battery to ship EV driving round city with the pliability of quick hydrogen refueling for longer journeys.” It ought to be fascinating to see what sort of efficiency comes out of this powertrain setup.

Honda plans to construct the hydrogen CR-V in a location as distinctive because the automobile itself. Whereas CR-Vs and CR-V Hybrids at Honda’s crops in Indiana and Ohio, hydrogen CR-V manufacturing will probably be within the firm’s Efficiency Manufacturing Heart.

That’s proper, this factor will probably be in-built the identical place because the NSX and Acura’s PMC particular version fashions. Honda says the power is good for hydrogen automobile manufacturing due to the small quantity the power is used to seeing.

“This facility is ideal for manufacturing of a brand new Honda gas cell electrical automobile, as our small-volume functionality permits us to essentially leverage the talent and experience of our workforce to supply high quality zero-emission autos right here in North America” mentioned PMC plant chief Gail Could.

Whereas it’ll be an fascinating providing from Honda, this may increasingly all show to be a chance for Honda and every other nonetheless pursuing hydrogen. It’s a dangerous enterprise as its not as environment friendly as some would assume. And it’s not low cost. Filling up a Mirai as an example can price as a lot as a gas-powered automotive with a V6 or V8 engine. Hydrogen can also be scarce. Specialists have warned that that shortage might permit us to fall again on ICE autos. We’ll simply have to attend and see how this all performs out.

Whereas Honda hasn’t launched any extra particulars in regards to the FCEV CR-V, the corporate says extra particulars will come nearer to the crossover’s 2024 launch.