Honda's most innovative car to date. The Clarity - technical specifications, leasing information, frequently asked questions, and even a list of hydrogen fueling stations.
While first developed as a concept car Eleven years ago, in 1999, the very first deliverable version of the Honda Clarity was released in 2002. Since then, the Clarity has become increasingly efficient both in terms of mileage and power. The 2008-9 FCX is the most recent version of the car, (Second Lease program). The 2008-9 FCX Clarity released in a limited lease program the summer of 2008 in Southern California, which is one of the few States with enough infrastructure to support it. The remaining 49 States can forgo the expense of developing an expensive Hydrogen infra structure due to the latest developments in Micro H2 Fueling station:
While the Clarity isn't immediately available for purchase, it has been available for a 36 month lease at $600 per month (maintenance and some fueling included).
While first developed as a concept car Eleven years ago, in 1999, the very first deliverable version of the Honda Clarity was released in 2002. Since then, the Clarity has become increasingly efficient both in terms of mileage and power. The 2008-9 FCX is the most recent version of the car, (Second Lease program). The 2008-9 FCX Clarity released in a limited lease program the summer of 2008 in Southern California, which is one of the few States with enough infrastructure to support it. The remaining 49 States can forgo the expense of developing an expensive Hydrogen infra structure due to the latest developments in Micro H2 Fueling station:
While the Clarity isn't immediately available for purchase, it has been available for a 36 month lease at $600 per month (maintenance and some fueling included).
2009 Honda FCX Specifications
| General | ||
| Model type | Honda fuel cell vehicle | |
| Name | FCX Clarity | |
| Number of occupants | Only 4 {Clarity Should be a 5 passenger Car.} | |
| Performance | 0-60 km/hr (apprx 37 mph): 4.8 seconds | |
| Maximum speed (mph) | 100 | |
| Vehicle range | 240 miles | |
| EPA-combined label value MILEAGE | 68 mpg | |
| Power Train | ||
| Drive method | Front-wheel drive | |
| Motor | Type | AC synchronous electric motor (permanent magnet) |
| Max. output (kW/hp) | 100 [134] | |
| Max. torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 189 @ 0 - 3,056 | |
| V Flow Fuel cell stack | Type | PEMFC (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell) |
| Max. output (kW)* | 100 | |
| Lithium ion battery Voltage (V)* | 288 | |
| Fuel | Type | Compressed hydrogen gas |
| Storage | High-pressure hydrogen tank | |
| Tank capacity (liters) | 171 | |
| Max. pressure when full (psi) | 5,000 | |
Videos
The most important car for 100 years (top gear season 12, ep 07)
Press:
- 02/04/2010 - Honda Opens New Solar Hydrogen Station in California
- 01/07/2010 - Honda FCX Clarity shows hydrogen fuel-cell technology is still kicking
- 12/07/2009 - Honda FCX Clarity: when the green dream becomes reality
- 12/04/2009 - Honda Fcx Clarity - World's First Hydrogen Vehicle
- 09/14/2009 - First Drive: Honda FCX Clarity Hydrogen Car
- 08/12/2009 - Honda Prefers Hydrogen as U.S. Pushes Battery Autos
- 05/09/2009 - Q'orianka Kilcher trades in her old Honda FCX for a new Clarity
- 04/01/2009 - Consumer Education Important For Honda Clarity
- 08/22/2008 - Honda Begins Delivering FCX Clarity Models
- 06/16/2008 - Honda Rolls Out New Zero-Emission Car
- 04/16/2008 - Honda Clarity is Official Pace Car at Japan Indy 500
- 01/07/2008 - Green Future Vehicles: Honda Clarity, Only for the Chosen
- 12/9/2007 - New York Times: Hydrogen Car is Here, a bit ahead of it's time (pdf)
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