Honda is taking things up a notch in their push to produce more vehicles that leave little to no carbon footprint on our environment. How do you ask? The automaker’s upcoming Honda Clarity Fuel Cell model will now be joined by two new Clarity models: the Plug-In Hybrid and Battery Electric. This positions the Clarity as the first vehicle in the automotive industry to offer fuel cell, electric and plug-in hybrid technology on one model platform.
"The Honda Clarity Series will provide customers with a well-equipped, premium, midsize vehicle with range of ultra-low-carbon powertrain options to suit their lifestyle needs," said John Mendel, executive vice president, Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This Honda trio of dedicated, advanced technology vehicles, along with the expanded application of two- and three-motor hybrid systems to our core models, represents a strong commitment to Honda's future and will help create a new volume pillar for electrified vehicle sales."
Not only will the Honda Clarity Series offer drivers a range of low-carbon powertrain options, but they will also come well equipped with high-end materials. Plus, every Clarity model will also feature state-of-the-art technologies, including Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as standard Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technology.
The Clarity Fuel Cell is powered by a lithium-ion battery, which produces 174 horses and 221 pound-feet of torque. With an EPA-estimated driving range of more than 300 miles, this modern marvel is sure to become a hit with all types of drivers. Up next is the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, which combines an all-electric driving range in excess of 40 miles with a hyper-efficient gasoline-hybrid extended range mode. Finally, the Battery Electric is slated to be “the first affordable, midsize, five-passenger battery-electric vehicle to offer premium content and features,” Honda said. Details about the electric’s battery range have not yet been made available by the automaker.
The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell model is expected to hit Honda of Fort Worth’s lot later this year. For more information and details, please call us or stop by our dealership.
