The world's first hydrogen-based fuel cell powered car is set to roll out this summer! The Honda FCX Clarity is a four-door four-passenger sedan with zero emission. It is powered by a highly powerful and efficient Honda V flow fuel cell stack. Built on the entirely-new Honda V Flow fuel cell platform, this hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle is propelled by an electric motor that runs on electricity.

The electric motor produces 127 horsepower and can generate more electricity than needed to power all the gadgetry found in the vehicle. Fuel efficiency of the 2009 Honda FCX Clarity is three times that of a modern gasoline-powered vehicle. The FCX Clarity is projected to have a fuel efficiency of 79/68 mpg (City/Highway). Cruising capacity of the 2009 Honda FCX Clarity is about 280 miles and its emissions are only water vapors.

The FCX Clarity takes design and layout themes from the FCX concept which was first seen a few years ago. It features a narrow body to house its unique powertrain. Inside, it offers a limousine-like cabin volume with its vertical flow fuel cell stack that fits within the center console. A climate control system within the seats minimizes energy use by regulating the temperature at the surface of the occupants.

Honda has plans to produce about 200 Clarity cars during the next three years. For details on any Honda model, check out http://www.vacavillehonda.com/research/virtualbrochure.jsp?ptitle=Virtual%20Brochure&menu=research or call us at (877) 258-8516.