Honda to debut new hydrogen fuel cell module at ACT Expo

Apr 22, 2025

Honda's new hydrogen fuel cell module will make its first North American appearance at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo on April 28.

"Honda hydrogen is open for business in North America with the fuel cell technology, the expertise and the supply chain to power a variety of zero-emissions products, including commercial trucking and stationary power generation," says David Perzynski, assistant manager of hydrogen solutions development at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Our production plan for the next generation Honda fuel cell module demonstrates our continued commitment to support hydrogen as an enabler for decarbonization."

Honda will also showcase its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck concept, powered by three Honda fuel cell modules, co-developed by Honda and GM over the last decade.

The Class 8 concept truck has a top speed of 70 mph and a driving range of more than 500 at GCW. It features a 120 kWh high voltage battery.

The next generation hydrogen fuel cell module will enter production in 2027. It will reduce production costs by half, Honda says, with more durability and power density than its present fuel cell module.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell & BEV Survey

The following survey was sent as a link in an email cover message in February 2023 to the newsletter lists for Overdrive and CCJ. After approximately two weeks, a total of 176 owner-operators under their own authority, 113 owner-operators leased or assigned to a carrier and 82 fleet executives and 36 fleet employees from fleets with 10 or more power units had completed and submitted the questionnaire for a total of 407 qualified responses. Cross-tabulations based on respondent type are provided for each question when applicable.

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