Honda FCX Clarity

FCX Clarity Leasing in Japan to begin November 2008

TOKYO, Japan, July 2, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the Japan model of its FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, which will also be displayed at the Environmental Showcase at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit that begins July 7, 2008. Leasing in Japan is scheduled to begin November 2008.

2009 Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

Initially, leases are to be limited to government agencies and certain corporate customers. Numerous FCX Clarity events are to be held beginning in 2009 at which the public will have the opportunity to come in contact with the FCX Clarity and gain a greater appreciation of the appeal of fuel cell vehicles.

A number of the new production processes showcased for the first time

TOKYO, Japan, June 16, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun production of the new 2009 Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, with the first vehicle (U.S. specification) coming off the line. In conjunction with the line-off event, media were allowed to view a number of the new production processes.

2009 Honda FCX Clarity Vehicle Assembly

Breakthrough zero emissions vehicle to be delivered in July

06/16/2008, TOCHIGI, Japan -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced five of the first customers for its advanced new Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle and also provided details of the world's first fuel cell vehicle dealership network in the United States. The announcements were made during a ceremony for the start of FCX Clarity production at the world's first dedicated fuel cell vehicle manufacturing facility in Japan.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

TOKYO, Japan, June 10, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will provide its new fuel cell vehicle, FCX Clarity, as well as Civic Hybrid and other advanced technologies for the G8Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7-9, 2008. Honda decided to participate in support of the Japanese government’s effort to showcase the most advanced environmental technologies at this G8 Summit.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

In addition to providing environmentally-responsible vehicles, Honda is to exhibit its advanced environmental technologies including the CIGS(*) thin film solar cells, of which Honda began mass production and sales in 2007, as well as the Honda FC Stack, which is installed in FCX Clarity.

LONDON, May 21, 2008 -- Honda is to launch an accessible hybrid car to allow more people around the world to adopt cleaner motoring technology and significantly reduce global car emissions. Going on sale early next year, Honda expects to sell 200,000 units globally of the new car annually.

The company will further accelerate hybrid sales by introducing a sporty hybrid based on its Honda CR-Z, Honda Civic Hybrid and the addition of a Honda Jazz Hybrid model. With all four of these models, Honda expects combined annual sales of its hybrid models to reach 500,000 units.

Program marks first-ever large-scale retail initiative for a fuel cell vehicle

TORRANCE, Calif., 05/20/2008 -- Honda plans to deliver about 200 FCX Clarity hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles to customers in the first three years of production, with leases beginning in July, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

The lease program marks the world's first large-scale retail initiative for fuel cell vehicle technology, and Honda has begun the process of identifying customers from a group of over 50,000 individuals who have expressed interest in the FCX Clarity on the company's website.

TOKYO, Japan, April 16, 2008 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle will serve as the official car of the 2008 Indy Japan event (2008 IRL IndyCar Series 3rd race: Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 Mile) to be held at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi, Japan, April 17-19.

Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle:: Official car for 2008 Indy Japan

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 4, 2008 – The Geneva International Motor Show sees the World Premiere of the eagerly awaited, all-new European Honda Accord model, and European debuts of the revolutionary zero-emission Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car concept.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

Honda Pilot prototype, Honda FCX Clarity also set to make New York International Auto Show debut

02/21/2008, NEW YORK - American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that its all-new Honda Fit will debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

"The current Honda Fit has been a tremendous success for Honda with its spacious, versatile interior and a wealth of standard features in a compact, fuel-efficient and affordable package," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "The all-new Honda Fit will reconfirm that small can in fact be big."

January 30, 2008 – The Geneva International Motor Show will see the World Premiere of the eagerly awaited, all-new European Honda Accord model, and European debuts of the revolutionary zero-emission Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car concept.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

01/13/2008, Detroit, Mich -- Good afternoon everyone. Stay where you are and no one gets wet. The ad you just saw is not only intended to build some real excitement for the FCX Clarity but we want to let consumers know that we think fuel cell technology has taken another big step toward the real world. It's further proof that we continue to deliver on our environmental commitment and take absolute dead aim at advancing Honda's innovative leadership. We're excited to see, now that everyone is talking about this important challenge the environment but this is a race we've been running and leading for more than thirty years. And we intend to maintain that lead and accelerate the pace of our progress. In just a few minutes, I'll be back to unveil the new Pilot prototype vehicle.

01/13/2008, DETROIT -- The Honda CR-Z, a lightweight sports hybrid concept vehicle, and the FCX Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle set to begin limited retail marketing in summer 2008, are bringing some of the most advanced environmental technologies from Honda to the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

Honda CR-Z Concept Car

CR-Z

Dynamic styling and performance herald major advances for fuel cell vehicles; limited marketing to begin next summer

LOS ANGELES, U.S.A., November 14, 2007 – Honda unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to begin limited retail marketing of the vehicle in the US, starting summer 2008.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

Appliance-like device may help solve problem of hydrogen supply for fuel cell vehicles

11/14/2007 - TORRANCE, Calif., - Honda today announced that it has begun using the Home Energy Station IV at its Honda R&D Americas, Inc. facility in Torrance, California. This fourth-generation experimental unit is designed to provide fuel for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, as well as heat and electricity for a home. The new system is more compact and efficient, with a lower operating cost than previous models. The announcement coincides with the world debut of the all-new Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show.