Hot on the heels of Toyota’s announcement on its latest fuel cell technology, Honda reveals its latest update. It says the fuel cell cost halves, durability doubles and volumetric power density increases by more than three-fold. This allows a 150kW fuel cell system to be much more compact. It will go into the CR-V e:FCEV, produced in the US.
Revealed at the 23rd International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo in Tokyo, Honda said that production of its next-gen fuel cell will begin in 2027. Mass production of the corresponding Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator will begin in 2026.
With a rated output of 150kW, the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module is cheaper to produce and more durable. It is also much more compact as a result of increasing volumetric power density. This also increases layout flexibility.
The Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator is a stationary power storage system capable of supplying clean electricity to large facilities, like factories and offices. It utilizes the fuel cell system also being employed by the Honda CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell vehicle.
The compact size of the generator means it can fit wherever it is convenient. As a source of reliable back-up power, the generator can start supplying energy ten seconds after start-up.
Up to four 250kW units (1000kW total) can be connected in series or parallel.
