Welcome to Hondaclarity.org, a resource dedicated to disseminating information on Honda's most innovative car to date. Here you'll find how the Clarity works, technical specifications, leasing information, frequently asked questions, and even a complete list of hydrogen fueling stations.
While first developed as a concept car in 1999, the very first deliverable version of the Honda Clarity was actually released in 2002. Since then, the Clarity has become increasingly efficient both in terms of mileage and power. The 2008-9 FCX is the most recent version of the car, which was unveiled at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show in November of 2007. It's release in the summer of 2008 will target Southern California, which is one of the few States with enough infrastructure to support it. While the Clarity isn't immediately available for purchase, it will be available for a 36 month lease at 600$ per month.
2009 Honda FCX Specifications
| General | ||
| Model type | Honda fuel cell vehicle | |
| Name | FCX Clarity | |
| Number of occupants | 4 | |
| Performance | 0-60 km/hr (apprx 37 mph): 4.8 seconds | |
| Maximum speed (mph) | 100 | |
| Vehicle range, new EPA-combined label value (miles)* | 68 mpg | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Drive method | Front-wheel drive | |
| Motor | Type | AC synchronous electric motor (permanent magnet) |
| Max. output (kW/hp) | 100 [134] | |
| Max. torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 189 @ 0 - 3,056 | |
| V Flow Fuel cell stack | Type | PEMFC (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell) |
| Max. output (kW)* | 100 | |
| Lithium ion battery Voltage (V)* | 288 | |
| Fuel | Type | Compressed hydrogen gas |
| Storage | High-pressure hydrogen tank | |
| Tank capacity (liters) | 171 | |
| Max. pressure when full (psi) | 5,000 | |
Videos
The most important car for 100 years (top gear season 12, ep 07)
Press:
- 12/07/2009 - Honda FCX Clarity: when the green dream becomes reality
- 12/04/2009 - Honda Fcx Clarity - World's First Hydrogen Vehicle
- 09/14/2009 - First Drive: Honda FCX Clarity Hydrogen Car
- 08/12/2009 - Honda Prefers Hydrogen as U.S. Pushes Battery Autos
- 05/09/2009 - Q'orianka Kilcher trades in her old Honda FCX for a new Clarity
- 04/01/2009 - Consumer Education Important For Honda Clarity
- 08/22/2008 - Honda Begins Delivering FCX Clarity Models
- 06/16/2008 - Honda Rolls Out New Zero-Emission Car
- 04/16/2008 - Honda Clarity is Official Pace Car at Japan Indy 500
- 01/07/2008 - Green Future Vehicles: Honda Clarity, Only for the Chosen
- 12/9/2007 - New York Times: Hydrogen Car is Here, a bit ahead of it's time (pdf)
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