For decades, Honda Motors has been at the forefront of innovation and technology in the automotive industry. The company’s commitment to sustainability and green energy solutions has never been more evident than in its recent announcement of plans to launch a fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) equipped with the next-generation fuel cell system in 2024. The new system, which has been jointly developed with General Motors, will bring a new level of efficiency and affordability to the fuel cell technology, with costs reduced to one-third compared to the previous model.
Honda’s dedication to sustainability is not limited to just fuel cell vehicles. The company has identified four core domains for the utilization of its fuel cell system, including commercial vehicles, stationary power stations, construction machinery, and FCEVs. To further its efforts in this area, Honda will actively engage in collaborations with other companies and stakeholders.
Since 2013, Honda has been working with GM on the joint development of the next-generation fuel cell system, which leverages the knowledge, know-how, and economies of scale of both companies. Honda’s research and development team is committed to making the technology even more affordable, with targets to halve the cost and double the durability of the fuel cell system.
In the mid-2020s, Honda will begin external sales of its fuel cell system, with a plan to sell 2,000 units per year and expand sales in stages. The company aims to increase sales to 60,000 units by 2030 and to a few hundred thousand units per year by the second half of the 2030s.
The launch of the next-generation fuel cell vehicle is part of Honda’s effort to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050. This ambitious goal highlights Honda’s commitment to sustainable and green energy solutions, and its determination to lead the way in the auto manufacturing industry.
In conclusion, Honda Motors’ innovative history and competitiveness in pursuing more sustainable green energy solutions demonstrate the company’s unwavering commitment to creating a greener future for all.