Honda debuts with Honda FC Sport concept, touting fuel cell technology, powerful performance

American Honda Motor Co. on Wednesday unveiled its FC Sport design study model, which reconfigures the company fuel cell technology into a lightweight, three-seat sports cars concept. Officials for Honda said the cars, which debuted at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, offers a powerful electric motor performance with zero emissions. (money.cnn.com)

Honda FC Sport Concept – LA Auto Show

Honda FC Sport Is it real? It was at the LA Auto Show, but that’s no basis for reality. What they said: “The FC Sport emphasizes the design flexibility and potential of Honda’s V Flow fuel cell technology — already deployed in the Honda FCX Clarity sedan — and reconfigures it into a lightweight sports car design with an very low center of gravity, powerful electric motor performance & zero emissions,” said the press materials. “People who love sports cars will still have a reason to love in a hydrogen-powered future.” (www.nytimes.com)

Honda FC Sport Design Study Suggests Hydrogen_Powered Sports Car Future

“The Honda FC Sport explores how to satisfy automotive performance enthusiasts in a world beyond petroleum,” said Dan Bonawitz, vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “People who love sports cars will still have a reason to love in a hydrogen-powered future.” The high-output Honda fuel cell powertrain & a sleek, aerodynamic body contribute to the vehicle’s performance potential. A modular approach to fuel cell component packaging & the electric drivetrain contribute to the FC Sport’s low center of gravity with the majority of vehicle mass distributed between the axles, creating the balanced weight distribution sought after in sports car. (www.marketwatch.com)