The Honda FCEV Concept, fuel-cell electric vehicle that will be launched in the U.S. in 2015, debuted this week at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The Honda FCEV has a driving range of more than 300 miles, which is an increase of 60 miles over the automaker's current fuel-cell vehicle, according to the automaker.
"The Honda FCEV Concept hints at Honda's future direction for fuel-cell vehicles," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president and CEO of American Honda Motor Co., in a statement.
The concept has a refueling time of approximately three minutes at a pressure of 70 MPa, according to the automaker.
Honda has called the FCEV the successor to the Honda FCX Clarity, which is available on a limited basis in Southern California.
"The Honda FCEV Concept not only sets our direction for our next generation fuel-cell vehicle in 2015, but for future improvements in electric drive technology," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co. "The advancements we are making are substantial, meaningful and very real."
Toyota also unveiled a fuel-cell vehicle, called, the FCV, this week at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Show. The vehicle can be recharged within a couple of minutes and has a max driving range of 300 miles.
Toyota said it wants to begin selling fuel-cell powered cars by 2015.
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