Honda’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Sport Concept

Posted by admin on November 20, 2008

Honda FC Sport Concept

Well, Honda is at it again, enticing us with thoughts of speeding down the highway powered by hydrogen and electric motors.  “With an ultralow center of gravity, powerful electric motor performance and zero emissions,” said the press materials. “People who love sports cars will still have a reason to love in a hydrogen-powered future.” O.K., but when will that be?

Of all the car manufacturers, Honda has been the leader in bringing clean technology to the forefront. A lot of buzz is going on right now about the new unveiling of the FC Sport Concept, and not all of it has been good.  There are a lot of people out there (myself included) that put quite a bit of energy, time and money into the “Hydrogen Economy,”  only to still be waiting and asking: “What is taking so long?

Now, don’t get me wrong. I still believe that Hydrogen is going to play a ginormus role in transportation. We just need to get off our butts and get the oil companies out of the pockets of our politicians. I am really hoping that this new administration will lead the way to “Hydrogen Economy.”

A few years back, Honda invited me to come visit them in LA to review their FCX fuel cell car.  I have to tell you — I was really impressed with the performance and handling of the FCX .  The design and implementation for the hydrogen fuel storage, batteries and electric motors were - well — what you would expect from Honda, all top notch.  The FCX had a low center of gravity, coupled with a suspension that was designed by Honda’s Formula One Racing division.  So,  if the same team helped design the FC Sport Concept, I can’t wait to get in it.

* Editors Note* If you would like to read this issue of H2Nation that reviewed the Honda FCX you can find it here. http://www.h2nation.com/past_issues.html