Honda to Unveil Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck at ACT Expo
Honda is set to debut its Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo on May 20. This event marks the launch of a new demonstration project that aims to pave the way for the future production of fuel cell-powered products in the North American market. As part of its strategy to achieve global zero environmental impact, including carbon neutrality by 2050, Honda is actively seeking new business collaborations to expand its hydrogen business.
Ryan Harty, assistant vice president of sustainability & business development at American Honda Motor Co., Inc., stated, “Commercial vehicles, including Class 8 trucks, where fuel cells offer the best zero-emission replacement for existing diesel applications, are a key part of Honda’s broad hydrogen business strategy. Honda is actively seeking business collaborations and customers to help bring these hydrogen fuel cell solutions to market here in North America.”
The operational Honda Class 8 truck concept is powered by three new Honda fuel cell (FC) systems. These systems are now in mass production at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM), a joint venture with General Motors (GM) located in Brownstown, Michigan. The FC system, co-developed by Honda and GM over the last decade, significantly advances performance and durability while reducing costs by two-thirds compared to the previous generation.
Honda’s hydrogen business strategy focuses on four core domains for the initial use of its new fuel cell system: fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), commercial fuel cell vehicles, stationary power stations, and construction machinery.
Alongside the truck debut, Ryan Harty will deliver a keynote presentation at the Ultra Clean Heavy-Vehicle Summit on May 22 during the ACT Expo, providing further insights into Honda’s hydrogen plans.
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