Honda has begun production of the MY2025 Honda CR-V e, a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in the US, making it the first hydrogen FCEV produced in the country with a combination of fuel cell technology and plug-in EV charging capability. The vehicle, which incorporates a next-generation fuel cell system developed by Honda and General Motors, has a higher efficiency and refinement, doubled durability performance and costs have been reduced by two-thirds compared to the previous Honda Clarity Fuel Cell system. However, the challenge remains to make FCEVs competitive with traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) on a larger scale. Honda’s strategy also includes using its fuel cell tech in commercial vehicles, stationary power stations, and construction machinery. The company hopes this could drive broader adoption of hydrogen technology across different sectors to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy sustainability.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
