Honda doubles down on hydrogen with new fuel-cell powered SUV


Honda CR-V e:FCEV
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Honda announced a new hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle for the US market, in a sign that the automaker has not given up on the most abundant element in the universe for its vehicle lineup.

The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV may not roll off the tongue easily, but Honda insists it can find a fanbase, especially as hybrid powertrains are proving to be more popular with US car buyers than pure battery-electric vehicles. The fuel cell electric vehicle will have an EPA-rated range of 270 miles, which includes 29 miles of all-electric driving range.

The CR-V e:FCEV is a compact crossover SUV that is co-developed with General Motors using fuel cell modules produced by the companies’ Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) joint venture in Michigan....

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