What is the Honda FCX Clarity?

Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by admin in Honda, Honda Cars

The FCX Clarity is a zero-emission, hydrogen powered fuel cell sedan!

Honda explains that the fuel cell combines hydrogen with oxygen to make electricity and this electricity powers the electric motor, which in turn propels the vehicle.  The only byproduct the FCX Clarity leaves behind is water. Learn More about how it works at the FCX Clarity site.

How it Works:

1. Hydrogen tank – Stores hydrogen
2. V Flow fuel cell stack – Generates electricity
3. Lithium-ion battery – Stores electricity
4. Power Drive Unit (PDU) – Governs electrical flow
5. Electric drive motor – Propels vehicle

Benefits:

  • Zero emissions
  • Domestic fuel
  • Helps slow increase in greenhouse gases

Performance

Honda repeatedly describes this car as fun to drive. Additional information provided by Honda.com

  • Is over 397 pounds lighter
  • Has 120% better power-to-weight ratio
  • Is 20% more fuel efficient
  • Has a powertrain that is 45% more compact and 10% more energy-efficient

The Honda E-Drive electric motor lets you drive without guilt because drivers will know they are helping to reduce the amount of CO2 being released in our atmosphere. Additionally, the small coaxial motor is quieter and can run at higher rpm, for greater efficiency and speed.

Another breakthrough by Honda includes the Vertical Flow (V Flow) fuel cell stack. The new design is smaller, which provides room for more people. The higher cell voltage stability and reduces the amount of heat generated.

The Compact High-Efficiency Lithium-ion Battery:

  • Is used as a supplemental power source which captures lost energy during deceleration and braking
  • Delivers improved performance and energy recovery in a more lightweight, compact package.
  • Is significantly lighter and smaller than the ultra-capacitor of the 2005 FCX, allowing it to be stowed under the rear seat. This gives the car more passenger space and a bigger trunk. More info.

Safety

  • Six Standard Airbags
  • Vehicle Stability Assistâ„¢ (VSA®)
  • Standard Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) systems are standard.
  • Collision Mitigation Braking Systemâ„¢ (CMBSâ„¢)

For more information visit FCX Clarity site. To buy one in the Dallas, Lewisville, Grapevine area visit Jim McNatt Honda.

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