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The latest unit will reduce production cost by half, double durability, and triple volumetric power density when compared to Honda’s current fuel cell module
Honda’s Next Generation Fuel Cell Module will make its European debut at the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam from 20-22 May – following its global unveil in Japan earlier this year.
Set to enter mass production in 2027, the new module will reduce production cost by half, while also doubling durability, and tripling volumetric power density when compared to the current Honda fuel cell.
As the world’s largest engine supplier, Honda was one of the first companies to focus on the potential of hydrogen energy – starting with research into fuel cell technologies in the second half of the 1980s, before moving onto the development of fuel cell vehicles.
Looking to the future, Honda has now identified four core domains for the initial utilisation of its new fuel cell module: fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), commercial fuel cell vehicles, stationary power stations, and construction machinery.
As such, Honda continues to seek new business collaborations as it expands its hydrogen business. This has seen it sign collaboration agreements in Europe with both Hypermotive and e-power® on the development of products for the marine and construction industries, respectively, using the current fuel cell module. All in contribution to the achievement of zero environmental impact globally, including carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050.
At the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition, Honda will showcase its next generation fuel cell module in Hall 5, B100.