Honda broadcasts a hydrogen-powered CR-V is coming in 2024

Honda simply introduced that will probably be making a hydrogen-powered CR-V in 2024. The place the hydrogen CR-V is being produced, although, is arguably simply as fascinating because the automobile’s presence. In the event you had Honda’s Efficiency Manufacturing Heart (PMC) in your bingo card, congrats!

We’ve lengthy questioned what Honda would transfer into the PMC now that Acura NSX manufacturing is completed, however now the wait is over, and a hydrogen CR-V is the reply. No, we might have by no means guessed that both.

“Our associates on the Efficiency Manufacturing Heart have actually loved the chance to efficiently introduce a number of specialty autos into the market,” mentioned PMC plant chief Gail Might. “This facility is ideal for manufacturing of a brand new Honda gasoline cell electrical automobile, as our small-volume functionality allows us to actually leverage the talent and experience of our workforce to supply high quality zero-emission autos right here in North America.”

Honda didn’t reveal a lot about this upcoming gasoline cell-powered CR-V, however there may be one intriguing element. Along with with the ability to fill with hydrogen, you’ll be capable of plug in (like an EV) to cost an onboard battery that Honda says will present sufficient vary for “driving round city.” It sounds somewhat like a PHEV, however as a substitute of a gasoline engine as a supplemental energy supply, the CR-V continues on hydrogen energy as soon as the battery pack is depleted.

As you’d anticipate, this hydrogen CR-V relies on the brand new era of CR-V simply launched this yr. All of us need extra particulars, however Honda says further info will probably be out there nearer to the automobile’s introduction in 2024.

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