FCX Clarity: V Flow

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The Honda FCX Clarity is a zero-emission hydrogen powered vehicle that features some of Honda's newly developed technology- Vertical Flow (V Flow) fuel cell stack. 

Wait, Whatttt? 

Okay, here is how it works:

A hydrogen fuel cell produces electricity for the vehicle. The fuel cell combines hydrogen, which is stored in a fuel tank onboard the vehicle, with oxygen from the air to make electricity. The electricity then powers the electric motor, which in turn drives the front wheels. Water vapor and heat are the only byproducts.

A fuel cell is made up of a thin membrane wedged between two electrode layers in between two separators. Several hundred layers of these cells are connected in series.

1. Hydrogen fuel is fed into the anode of the fuel cell. Helped by a catalyst, hydrogen molecules are split into electrons and protons.

2. Electrons are channeled through a circuit to produce electricity.

3. Protons pass through the polymer electrolyte membrane.

4. Oxygen (from the air) enters the cathode and combines with the electrons and protons to form water.

5. Water vapor and heat are released as byproducts of this reaction.

Well isn't that genius! Visit Greg May Honda today and see the clarity in the value of a fuel efficient vehicle.