The first Honda FCX Clarity to come to the UK found itself driven by Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor for Policing in London and Chair of the London Hydrogen Partnership yesterday.
The Japanese car maker has been leasing the FCX Clarity to customers in the US and Japan but it is the first time that the innovative Hydrogen-powered vehicle has come to the UK. Honda is using its visit to inform and educate policy makers into the benefits of the technology.
“Our friends at Honda have produced a marvel of electrochemistry and advanced engineering in the FCX Clarity,” said Mr Malthouse.
“I have no doubt that in the centuries to come it will rank alongside the Model T Ford as an epoch-making step forward for personal transport and the welfare of our planet. This car is a brilliant achievement and there can be no greater compliment to Honda than my demand that they bring a fleet of Clarities to London as soon as possible.”
During this week, the FCX Clarity will be driven by politicians, industry figures and key members of the media as Honda demonstrates the practicality, performance and range of the 5-door saloon to help encourage the development and adoption of hydrogen as a fuel in Europe.
“The FCX Clarity is a real world production vehicle that emits no harmful exhaust gasses, offers a range of around 270 miles, a short refuelling time, and the practicality and performance of a conventional saloon. It could revolutionise the future of motoring,” says Dave Hodgetts, Managing Director of Honda (UK).
There are no plans at present for the commercial introduction of the FCX Clarity in the UK.
