Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Motor Corporation have officially launched a joint demonstration project for hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles. The project will be initially implemented by their joint venture, Wuhan Dongfeng Storage and Transportation Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Storage and Transportation), within existing logistics distribution routes in Wuhan. The project plans to expand to cities such as Guangzhou and Shanghai in the future, promoting the practical application of hydrogen energy technology in the commercial vehicle sector.
This collaboration leverages Dongfeng Motor Corporation's extensive experience in the commercial vehicle sector, Honda China's technological advantages in high-performance fuel cell systems, and Dongfeng Storage and Transportation's practical transportation needs. It aims to explore the feasibility and economic viability of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles in real-world operating environments. Since 2023, the two parties have been conducting full-vehicle technical verification of the Honda fuel cell system on Dongfeng light commercial vehicles, conducting comprehensive testing of the vehicles' environmental adaptability, power efficiency, and durability under various real-world driving conditions. Two years of testing have demonstrated the Honda fuel cell system's excellent overall performance, particularly in terms of response speed and system reliability, fully meeting market requirements for commercial vehicles.
The core objectives of this demonstration operation include validating the applicability of fuel cell technology in China's complex transportation environment, assessing the vehicle's operational performance in real-world use and calculating its lifecycle costs, and evaluating the market competitiveness and user acceptance of hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles. Furthermore, the project will systematically analyze operational efficiency, ease of maintenance, and added value from the perspective of end users, accumulating data and experience for subsequent large-scale deployment.
