Own Two-way Charger Capabilities, Hydrogen Honda CR-V Can Also Make Coffee

Video-Honda CR-V FCEV screenshot. (Honda/Youtube)

JAKARTA - Honda is rumored to be launching the CR-V FCEV soon. The model has also appeared in a number of media reports wrapped in blue camouflage. A Japanese manufacturer has also hinted at its presence in the production version via a short video in an official video on the channel on Youtube, Monday, February 12.

The CR-V FCEV has two combined alternative energies, namely from battery packages with hydrogen fuel cell engines. Thus, this increases its functionality in carrying out daily activities.

Through the video, the company showcases the capabilities of the CR-V FCEV with a two-way charging feature that allows users to leverage batteries to energize other electronics, such as coffee-making machines.

Unfortunately, Honda does not want to disclose information about battery capacity and hydrogen tanks, so the travel distance is still unknown. However, it is certain that the engine will be developed together with General Motors (GM) which has twice the ability to last longer than the previous Honda hydrogen car Clarity FCEV which has a distance of 750 km in full hydrogen cylinder condition.

In terms of appearance, the CR-V FCEV is almost no different from the ICE and hybrid versions. However, the manufacturer redesigned its front with a more closed grip and a bigger bumper intake than the gasoline version. Other changes include adding a charging port to the front side of the clock and a clear backlight cluster.

This large-body SUV will be produced at Marysville, Ohio, USA. Besides the North American market, this car will also be offered to the Japanese market. Thus, the Honda CR-V FCEV will be the ideal competitor for Hyundai Nexo and Toyota Mirai in the hydrogen-passing vehicle market.

Furthermore, manufacturers have a target for early sales of 2,000 hydrogen vehicles per year. It is also mentioned that the production of the latest hydrogen fuel cell system will take place at the annual production facility of Honda-GM, the Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM) in Brownston, Michigan, USA.