For several years we have been working at full speed to find the real sustainable fuel that frees us from hydrocarbons and does not present the problems associated with electric cars. Now Honda seems to have found the most suitable solution to this problem. It is the new CR-V e:FCEV that will make hydrogen as cheap as gasoline.
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The only fuel that has proven to be the ideal choice for electric cars is hydrogen. It can be produced sustainably through electrolysis powered by renewable energy and offers the same or better properties than hydrocarbons. Moreover, no need for huge lithium batterieswhich generates its production and refinement pollution.
However, while Europe is building a green hydrogen production and distribution network, that fuel is years away from being as widely available as electricity, gasoline or diesel.
But the Japanese brand Honda gives us a solution that could solve all the problems. The new Honda CR-V e:FCEV runs on hydrogen, widely regarded as the fuel of the future. With a reasonable price, range 660 km and a hybrid solution, which could be a definitive replacement for hydrocarbon and lithium batteries.
Historic achievement: Honda solves the problems of hydrogen and electric vehicles in one fell swoop
One of the biggest problems with electric cars is that lithium batteries are difficult to recycle. This suggests that while they are a great option in the short term to reduce CO2, we could face other problems in the coming years that have yet to be resolved. On the other hand, there are very few hydrogen plants in the world, so their real adoption is far away.
That’s why the new Honda CR-V e:EFCV would be a great transitional technology. It runs on a hydrogen fuel cell engine along with a small battery where it stores electrical energy from braking and surplus hydrogen cells. In this way, it is possible to switch to electric mode when there is no charging station nearby for the H2.
the car can be bought at a more than convenient price and its hydrogen engine can travel more than 600 km on a full charge. In addition, the recharge time is between 3 and 5 minutes, unlike pure electric ones that can take several hours. This system can accelerate the adoption of hydrogen and expand its availability in the market.
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Although Honda’s new fuel cell car has a lithium battery, it is much smaller than the one required by pure electric cars. Its autonomy is about 60 kilometersit may not look like much. However, the CR-V e:FCEV is designed for urban mobility in cities with hydrogen stations, so it is ideal for the average user.
As well as being an affordable and efficient car, its hybrid system significantly extends battery life and reduces maintenance and repair costs. In this way, the Japanese brand proposes a new concept in sustainable mobility that could say goodbye to electric cars forever.
Spain and Japan in the lead: two innovative engines for the transition
Honda’s new engine is a great solution for sustainable mobility in the short term. However, Spain also has its own thing: we are talking about the smallest engine in the world that can use any type of fuel.