Zero Emission

Zero Carbon

Advancing Fuel Cell Vehicles and Infrastructure

1990 2000 2010 2020

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Fuel cell technologyFuel cell technology

Hydrogen FCVHydrogen FCV

Significance of Fuel Cell Vehicle Development

Hybrid and internal combustion engine technology Hybrid and internal combustion engine technology

Renewable fuel Renewable fuel

COCO22 reduction reduction COCO22 reduction reduction

Present Present

(CO, HC, NOx)

FCV technology has the potential to concurrently help solve the problems of atmospheric pollution, global warming, and limited energy resources.

FCV Success: Importance of Approach

Honda’s Focus:

1. Fuel Cell Technology Advancement2. Customer Use & Feedback

3. H2 Infrastructure Innovation

And: Effective Cooperation (e.g. CaFCP, CA H2 Net)

CaFCPCaFCP

57 miles/kg EPA combined rating (label) Up to 210 mile range, EPA rated~5 minute refueling time-20 to 95 deg. C Fuel Cell Operation80kW (109 hp) Motor PowerNavigation System – H2 stations

Honda FCXHonda FCX

Environment

Safety

EPA/CARBFuel Economy & Range Certification

NHTSA (DOT) FMVSS compliance

FCX Commercial Certification

Albany

CANADA

New YorkNew York

San Francisco

Chula VistaChula Vista

Las VegasLas Vegas

LAAHM

Honda FCX Lease activity

AQMDAQMD

Spallino FamilySpallino Family

： 03M FCX

： 04M FCX： 05M FCX

California & NevadaNew York

Los AngelesLos Angeles

San FranciscoSan Francisco

SCAQMDSCAQMD

Chula VistaChula Vista

New YorkNew York

Las VegasLas Vegas

IndividualIndividual

Start with local HONDAfleet customer

Distant Operation

H2 HWY

Extend FCX operation area

Cold weatherOperation

Hot weatherOperation

Consumer Lease

20022002

20042004

20052005The approach taken:

HONDA FCX Market Launch History

Honda’s Steps to date:Honda’s Steps to date:

1. Design and deliver FCV for a real customers (Starting with City of LA, 2002)1. Design and deliver FCV for a real customers (Starting with City of LA, 2002)

2.2. Confirm FCV Freeze-capable performance (New York State Gov’t, Winter 2004)Confirm FCV Freeze-capable performance (New York State Gov’t, Winter 2004)

3.3. Deliver FCV for individual consumer use (Starting in So. California, June 2005)Deliver FCV for individual consumer use (Starting in So. California, June 2005)

Consumer use will be the key to AFV success - Effort on vehicle technology and market-based activity, but, where do we go from here?

Start of Individual Consumer

Leases

Honda FC Power Plant Technology Advancement

Fuel Cell StructureFuel Cell Structure

Panels

MEA

Stamped metalseparator(unitized seal ）

End plate

Bolt

End plate

MEA

SealsDisk springBackup plate

Carbonseparators

Latest Honda FC stack

Metalseparator

Unitized seal

Stamped metal separator→Thickness (reduced by half)

Springiness of the metal separator→Number of supporting parts (reduced by half)

Fewer parts

Previous stack

Carbonseparator

Separate seals

Supporting parts・ disk springs・ Backup plate・ Large size bolts

Output density of FC STACK

00.5 1.0 1.5 2.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

Output with volumetric density (kW/L)

Ou

tpu

t w

ith

wei

gh

t d

en

sity

(kW

/kg

)

More than 　 double

1999 　

2001

Honda FC STACKHonda FC STACK

0

Ultra-Capacitor Performance

Ultra-capacitor cell

(New FCX)

Ultra-capacitor cell(Previous model)

ConventionalCapacitor-cell

1

2

3

4

5

01000 1500 20005000

Output density (W/kg)

Ene

rgy

dens

ity (

Wh/

g) Ultra-capacitor cell

(New FCX)

Ultra-capacitor cell(Previous model)

ConventionalCapacitor-cell

1

2

3

4

5

01000 1500 20005000

Output density (W/kg)

Ene

rgy

dens

ity (

Wh/

g)

Positive electrodecollector plate

Electrode body(activated carbon,aluminum foil,Separator)

Aluminum case

-30 -20 -10

Aromatic Membrane

10 20 30Temperature (oC)

High

Low

Me

mbr

an

e re

sist

ance

1

0.5

0

Sub-Zero Temperature Performance

Hydrogen ion conductivity of electrolyte membrane

Operating range

ReducedTo 1/2

0

Previous Fluorine Membrane

New York State (Albany)

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

Month

Te

mp

era

ture

℃

high

low

NYS Temperature 2004-2005 Winter

’05 Dec ’05 Jan Feb Mar

Customer Environment

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Month

Te

mp

era

ture

℃

high

low

Las Vegas

’05 Jun Jul Aug Sep

Las Vegas Temperature 2005 Summer

Customer Environment

Vehicle Energy Efficiency

Previousmodel

Enhanced fuel cell power

generation efficiency

New FCX

Enhanced airsupply efficiency

Enhanced hydrogencirculation efficiency

45%

55%

En

erg

y ef

fici

ency

(%

)

Enhancement of energy efficiency

New

FC

X

Pre

vio

us

FC

m

od

el

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

En

erg

y E

ffic

ien

cy (

%)

Honda internal calculations ， LA-4 Mode

Tank-to-Wheel Energy Efficiency

Comparisons

~3

Tim

es

~2

Tim

es

~＋

20%

Hyb

rid

veh

icle

Gas

oli

ne

-en

gin

eve

hic

le

2005

-6

FC

X

Efficiency tank to wheels on FTP (City) Driving Cycle

Driving Range

2005

F

CX

2004

FC

X

250

200

150

100

50

0

Dri

vin

g r

ang

e * (M

i)

*EPA officially rated range

210 mi160 mi

2006

F

CX

190 mi

10%

~20%

RefuelingPerformance

FC SystemEfficiency

Next Steps: FCV Advancement

4 Door Sedan Design Concept, New FC Packaging (V-flow)•Low floor height•FC Stack hidden between seats

• Compact• Efficient• Enhanced sub-

zero startup & operation

H2H2

WaterWater

AirAir

New stack architecture: vertical gas and water flow:

Hydrogen gas for FCX

Electricity

Hot water

・ Construction of fuel infrastructure・ Establish codes and standards　　　　　

New value from Fuel Cell• Durability• Environmental

Adaptability• Driving range• Cost

• Drivability & Response

• Silent• Clean• Spacious• Etc.

To Completethe Vehicle:

For Attractive Characteristics:

New Value from Fuel Cell Infrastructure

+

Honda Research on Hydrogen Stations

Renewable Energy Hydrogen Station Home Energy Station

Research into hydrogen production and supply systems for a hydrogen-based society of the future

Solar Energy Input Natural Gas Input

Renewable Hydrogen Station

Solar cells

WaterelectrolyzerCompressor

High pressuretanks

Converter

Dispenser

System diagramGrid

Honda R&D facility in Torrance, CA

Solar Array - Electrolysis of Water - H2

10,000 miles / year(from solar array H2 only)

FCX Usage

Home Energy StationHome Refueling with Co-generation of Heat and Electricity

Heat

Electricity

Hydrogen

～～ ～ ～～

Natural gas Reform

Fuel cell

Inverter

Compress Storage tank

～

Purify

HES II in Albany, New York (Honda & Plug Power Development)

@ LA ， NY

Natural Gas line

Specifications

H2 Purity

Storage Capacity

H2 Production

Electrical Output

33.333.3

5.05.0

> 99.99> 99.99

H2 Pressure 41.441.4

System Size 45004500

(slm)

(kW)

(%)

(MPa)

(kg-H2)

(liter)

Test Site Torrance, CATorrance, CA

3.33.3

33.333.3 52.052.0

4.04.0 5.05.0

> 99.99> 99.99 > 99.99> 99.99

34.534.5

5.25.2

50.050.0

20002000 14001400

Torrance, CATorrance, CALatham, NYLatham, NY

11.911.9

Operation 10/03 – 6/0510/03 – 6/05 11/04-11/04- 11/05-11/05-

HES IHES I HES IIHES II HES IIIHES III

Home Energy StationProgress to date

FCV SummaryFCV Summary

Fuel cell vehicle is the most promising technology for

lowest GHG and use of sustainable energy sources.

Over the next decade and beyond, need

improvements to resolve technical hurdles and

reduce cost.

Honda is taking a comprehensive approach that

includes the development of both fuel cell and

refueling technologies towards a hydrogen society.

The 2005/6 FCX is powered by Honda FC Stack

with the breakthrough ability to start and operate

in sub-freezing temperatures, making it possible to

place the car in northern regions.