Honda is moving on to another level and testing a new fuel that just makes sense. It is a popular fuel and has been in the automotive market for years now. The only thing is that it has competed with other fuel types such as gasoline and electricity. It has been somewhat threatened in the market; however, due to further research and more automakers finding it more appealing and, of course, sustainable, it has been perceived as one of the best. Although this fuel has had quite a number of issues in terms of storage, that has not put an end to it. In fact, some automakers have managed to fix the issue partly.
The car brand has seen the benefits and is taking a chance on this new fuel
The world is moving so fast, and every automaker and car brand is fighting to get to the top by producing relevant and sustainable fuel types that can keep them in the market for long. Not to say it is not working, but a number of resources have been tested, tried, and utilised, and we have seen what works better. While electric vehicles have dominated, we can see the likes of ammonia also taking charge.
Today, however, I am not talking about ammonia. I am talking about a fuel that Honda believes to be realistic and feasible for their new manufacturing. While the rollout of electric batteries is always on the go, there is a different sound to the alarm. Honda is knocking at a different door. The car brand has never shied away or stopped trying something new, and this is exactly what is happening.
Hydrogen is the new fuel Honda is testing for its CR-V e:FCEV
You have never seen it, but if you stick around a little longer, you will witness Honda’s CR-V e:FCEV race up Pikes Peak in Colorado this year. It is a serious event that will showcase what Honda has been working on, a serious manufacturing that speaks volumes about the world of motorsport cars, using a fuel technology that just breaks every barrier. That being hydrogen.
With 156 twists, almost 5,000 feet of elevation gain, and weather that may change from sunny to snowy in a matter of minutes, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a tough climb. A car gains respect if it makes it through this test. It alters history if it wins hearts. It is so special because it is hand-built. Honda News elaborated that,
“Hydrogen fueling for the CR‑V e:FCEV will be provided by Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) during the event. The company’s new FTcase, a portable hydrogen refuelling solution barely larger than carry-on luggage, can transform any gaseous hydrogen supply into a complete hydrogen refuelling station, allowing a single operator without hydrogen expertise to fuel safely and efficiently.”
It is making noise, and this is why:
- It is hydrogen. When burnt, it emits water, making it a clean fuel.
- No batteries involved, so there’s no need to worry about charging.
- Perhaps it is trying to find its way after failing to merge with Nissan.
Honda is just one of those car brands that does not hesitate to start or produce something new. Especially in an era where everything should have a positive impact on the environment, it helps Honda to navigate the dos and don’ts. Therefore, we can see how it is pushing limitations by going blue and testing something better. This, like any other clean-engined vehicle, will change everything for the global community and Honda itself. Producing a clean fuel and succeeding in it means that anything else can be produced as long as it has long-term benefits for eco-friendliness and efficiency.
