Honda Fuel Cell Vehicle First to Receive Certification

Honda was the first to sell a gasoline-electric "hybrid" car in the U.S. -- the Insight -- and earlier this year added the Civic Hybrid, first mass market hybrid model. The EPA has recognized the Civic GX natural gas vehicle, which went on sale in 1998, as having the cleanest internal combustion engine ever tested.

Honda FCX specifications

Vehicle

• Length:4165 mm
• Width: 1760 mm
• Height: 1645 mm
• Maximum Speed: 93 mph (150km/h)
• Driving Range: 220 miles (355km)
• Seating Capacity: 4 adults

Motor

• Maximum Power Output: 80hp (60kW)
• Maximum Drive Torque: 201lb-ft (272Nm)
• Motor Type: AC synchronous

Fuel Cell Stack

• Stack Type: PEFC (proton exchange membrane type - Ballard)
• Power Output: 78kW

Power storage

• Honda Ultra Capacitor

Fuel

• Type: Compressed gaseous hydrogen
• Storage Method: High-pressure hydrogen storage tank (5,000 psi)
• Fuel Capacity: 156.6 liter