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Honda unveils hydrogen fuel-cell truck concept at ACT Expo

Highlights
  • Honda showcased a Class 8 hydrogen fuel-cell truck concept at the ACT Expo.
  • The company aims to enter the North American truck and construction markets with this new technology.
  • Part of Honda's broader effort to expand hydrogen in the commercial vehicle market.
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There are trucks that run on hydrogen fuel cells. Hyundai has one at the Port of Oakland, called Xcient FCEV. It moves goods around the port and can refuel at a special station. Hyundai plans to use this truck in Georgia too, to carry things from the Port of Savannah to a new factory. Honda is also joining in with a new concept truck at a show in Las Vegas. The truck uses fuel cells made with GM, and it has three systems producing power for the motors. The truck can go about 400 miles when fully loaded. Hydrogen fuel cell technology is getting more attention. Honda is showing off a big truck that runs on hydrogen fuel cells. They want to expand the use of hydrogen in trucks and are looking for partners. The truck is powered by three new Honda fuel cell systems made in Michigan. It weighs about 28,500 pounds and can go about 400 miles on a full battery. Honda is serious about using hydrogen in different vehicles to reduce carbon emissions. Honda is working on hydrogen fuel cell technology for trucks and other vehicles. They want to be carbon-neutral by 2050. Honda is showing a big hydrogen fuel cell truck at a transportation expo in California. They are also displaying other zero-emission products. Last year, Honda and Isuzu showed a heavy-duty truck powered by fuel cells. Honda is focused on expanding the use of hydrogen to help the environment. They have been researching hydrogen technology for over 30 years. Honda's new fuel cell system is important for their plan to use hydrogen in different ways to reduce carbon emissions.

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