Honda Unveils New Technology For Hydrogen Vehicles, Energy Storage
Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module Will Feature Half The Production Cost, More Than Double The Durability Of The Current Model
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Honda) released specifications for the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module and the Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator. Mass production of the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module is scheduled to begin in 2027, with mass production of the Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator scheduled to begin in 2026.
Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module
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The Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module is being independently developed by Honda as a successor to the current
model Honda jointly developed with General Motors (GM). In addition to achieving a rated output of 150 kW, the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module will feature half of the production cost and more than double the durability compared to the current model. The module was downsized by increasing the volumetric power density (the amount of electrical energy that can be output per unit volume) by more than three times, which increased the flexibility of installation layouts, according to Honda.
By further expanding domains for application of the system and sales regions of this next-generation fuel cell module, Honda is striving to make a greater contribution to the realization of a sustainable, energy-oriented society.
Honda was one of the first companies to focus on the potential of hydrogen toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society and has been conducting research and development of hydrogen technologies and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) for more than 30 years. Working toward the realization of carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050, Honda has identified four core domains for its fuel cell system application — FCEVs, commercial vehicles, stationary power generation, and construction machinery. The company has been working to further expand opportunities for its hydrogen business so that it becomes one of Honda’s core business units.
Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module Specifications
Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator
The Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator, scheduled for mass production in 2026, is a stationary power storage system capable of supplying hydrogen-derived, clean electricity to large facilities such as factories and offices. It utilizes the fuel cell also being used for the Honda CR-V e:FCEV.
Honda said that the compact size of the Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator realized through the optimization of the design of its cooling system and internal layout enables flexible fit to the installation environments of each customer. Moreover, to promptly provide highly reliable backup power, the Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator is being developed to feature high responsiveness that enables it to begin supplying power within 10 seconds of startup.
In addition to supplying power that accommodates the diverse power needs of customers through this product, Honda will contribute to the decarbonization initiatives of customers by offering comprehensive support ranging from product installation to after-sales service.
Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator System Specifications
