Honda is poised to launch the latest version of its hydrogen-powered vehicle, called Clarity Fuel Cell, in the U.S. before the end of the year. Pricing has already been revealed, with the automaker citing that the car could fetch as much as $60,000.
The car's roll out, however, will be limited. It will be initially available under a retail lease, which costs around $500 a month and will only be offered in the cities of Los angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento, according to Reuters.
The previous Clarity sedan, the FCX vehicle, debuted in the U.S. in 2008, but - like the latest variant - it was only leased. Honda only manufactured 45 FCXs, and this limited number could also be true in the case of the 2016 model. The Japanese automaker, however, is expected to build more units since it inked a deal with the public-private refueling station network, H2USA, Engadget reported.
The exterior of the Clarity car recalls the design philosophy that marks other Honda sedans. It also earned positive feedbacks for its stylish interior. Consumers, however, should be looking at the technology under the hood. It converts hydrogen into electricity, which powers the vehicle. It has zero emission, as the process produces water instead of fumes.
Honda has been selling hydrogen-powered vehicles since 2005, but the company, like its competitors, has so far been hindered by the lack of hydrogen refilling stations, according to The Verge.
