The Honda Clarity is the nameplate used by Honda on alternative fuel vehicles. Originally used only on hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles such as the 2008 Honda FCX Clarity, but in 2017 the nameplate expanded to include the battery-electric Honda Clarity Electric and hybrid electric plug- in Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid , in addition to the next generation Honda Clarity Fuel Cell .
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Honda FCX Clarity (2008-2014)
Histori
The Honda FCX Clarity is based on the 2006 Honda FCX Concept and is only available as a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The FCX Clarity has a quality electric car such as zero emissions while offering five minute refueling and long ranges in a large full-function sedan. It is the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle available to retail customers.
Production began in June 2008 with rentals in the US starting in July 2008. It was introduced in Japan in November 2008. Clarity FCX â € <â €
Specifications
FCX Clarity electric power comes from a 100HW Vertical Flow (V Flow) hydrogen fuel cell stack where electricity is supplied on demand. Same with many electric vehicles, this car has regenerative braking and uses a separate battery to store the energy gained during braking.
The electric motor is based on the motor used in EV Plus, rated at 134 horsepower (100 kW) and 189 lb? Ft (256Ã, N? M) torque @ 0-3056 rpm. The range on a full hydrogen tank (4.1Ã, kg @ 5000psi) is EPA certified at 240 miles (~ 386 km). The vehicle is estimated to be about 77 miles (123.9 km) per kilogram of hydrogen in the city, 67 miles (107.8 km) per kilogram of roadways and 72 miles (115.9 km) per kilogram in combined driving.
Design
The FCX Clarity is approximately 4 inches shorter than the 2008 Honda Accord. Equipped with an innovative cockpit: the look on the dashboard includes dots that change color and size as hydrogen consumption grows, to make it easier for drivers to monitor their driving efficiency. The separate display shows the battery level and the other shows the motor output. A speedometer is placed above the cockpit screen, to make it easier for the driver to keep an eye on the road. In the interior, the upholstery on the seat and upholstery is made with Bio-Fabric Honda derived from a plant cutting CO 2 .
Production
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It was reported that Honda plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at competitive costs with medium-sized gasoline cars by 2020 even though its predecessor was handmade in 2005 for a cost of Clarity of approximately $ 1 million.
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It was reported in 2009 that hydrogen made from natural gas costs about $ 5 to $ 10 per kilogram in California, and after compression and transport costs, retail costs $ 12- $ 14 per kilogram. Although it's more than double the equivalent amount of gasoline during the summer of 2009, fuel cell cars have doubled the efficiency of models similar to gasoline engines. The FCX Clarity averages 60 miles per kilogram of hydrogen.
Features
The FCX Clarity feature includes AM-FM car radio with CD player, integration for iPod and iPhone, USB port, additional input, voice-activated GPS navigation system, XM satellite radio, fabric seating surface, Bluetooth, and digital instrumentation.
Reception
Since the car was revealed at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, reported in May 2008 there were 50,000 people who asked about cars through its Web site.
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Fuel Cell
The retail delivery of the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell begins in Southern California in December 2016. This clarity is available at 12 approved Honda dealers located in selected California markets, including six dealerships in Southern California, five in the San Francisco Bay Area, and one in Sacramento. The Clarity Fuel Cells, with a range of 366 mi (589 km), have ranked the highest EPA driving range of any zero-emission vehicle in the US, including fuel cells and battery electric vehicles. The 2017 clarity also has the highest combined economic and fuel economy ratings among all hydrogen fuel cell cars rated by the EPA, with a combined city/highway rate of 67 miles per gallon of gas equivalent (MPGe), and 68 MPGe in city driving.
Electricity
In April 2016, Honda announced that in addition to the new generation Clarity Fuel Cell there are two additional variants - Clarity Electricity and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, both released in 2017. The EV electric clarity with 25.5 KWh battery has 89 miles (143 km ) out of reach, and is only available for a three-year lease (US $ 199/month with US $ 899 down) for residents of California or Oregon.
For US markets, Clarity Electric is equipped with SAE J1772-2009 (Type 1) sockets for 120 ~ 240V Level 1 and 2 AC charging, and a combined Combined Filling System for fast DC charging.
Plug-in hybrid
The plug-in hybrid model launches December 1, 2017 with an initial MSRP of $ 34,290; it qualifies up to $ 7,500 federal tax credits in the US, along with other incentives for plug-ins in certain countries. The hybrid plug-in has an all-EPA electric range that has a range of 47 miles (76 km), with a combined total gas/electric range of 340 miles (550 km), and is the only Clarity model available in all 50 states as well Canada; launched nationwide on the latest on December 14, 2017 starting from MSRP of C $ 39,990, before government incentives are available up to C $ 13,000.
For the US market, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid comes with SAE J1772-2009 (Type 1) socket for 120 ~ 240V Level 1 and 2 AC charging. Approximately 13 hours at Level1 and 2.5 hours at Level 2 are required to charge the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid battery fully.
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Rating of fuel economy (fuel cell model)
The following table shows the fuel economy ratings of the US Environmental Protection Agency's test procedures for both FCX Clarity 2014 and 2017 Clarity Fuel Cells, expressed in miles per gallon of gas equivalent (MPGe). One kg of hydrogen is roughly equivalent to one gallon of US gasoline.
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Tax Credits
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On July 25, 2007, the United States Internal Revenue Service announced that Honda FCX Clarity fulfills the requirements of Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a qualified fuel cell vehicle. Buyers of Honda FCX 2005 and 2006 are eligible for a US $ 12,000 income tax credit Section 30B (b), but consumers are not permitted to purchase vehicles, as they are only available in Southern California, where refueling stations hydrogen is commonly available. The tax credit has expired in 2014.
The leasing program began in July 2008 at a price of US $ 600 per month for three years covering crash coverage, all roadside maintenance and assistance. Honda announced Honda Costa Mesa Power, Honda Santa Monica and Scott Robinson Honda as initial dealers, selected for proximity to hydrogen fueling stations.
Clarity of FCV
The Fuel Cells Clarity is eligible for the federal tax credits US $ 8,000 , because the tax credit for fuel cell vehicles is provided in December 2015 for short-term extensions until the end of 2016. As zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) FCV Clarity is eligible for a rental purchase or rebate in California US $ 5,000 through the Clean Rebate Project. However, Honda currently only offers Clarity FCV for rent, so federal incentives are maintained by Honda rather than lessees; leasee can receive CVRP rebates from California.
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Car Pace in IndyCar series
The Honda FCX Clarity is the driving force at the 2008 Indy Japan 300 that took place at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi, Japan, April 2008. It also serves as the official racing car for the 2011 Honda Grand Prix at St. Petersburg in March 2011.
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Awards and acknowledgments
- World Green Car of the Year - 2009
- Good 2008 Design Award from Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization
- "The most important car for 100 years" - Top Gear BBC
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See also
- List of fuel cell vehicles
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References
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External links
- FCX homepage Technology Honda FCX (Japan).
- The Honda Fuel Cell page contains FCX specifications, FCX Concept, Home Energy Station.
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