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#10 Honda and Isuzu Motors jointly research fuel-cell applications in heavy-duty trucks

In Japan, the Honda R&D Co. signed an agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited to undertake joint research on fuel-cell-powered heavy-duty trucks. This two year deal— along with a shared vision for the establishment of a hydrogen society— allows Isuzu to expand its lineup of next-generation powertrains for heavy-duty trucks, and for Honda to continue the expansion of its fuel cell technologies beyond use for passenger vehicles. By allowing each company to focus on their respective. “We think that FCV technology is well suited for heavier trucks which travel longer distances, and this partnership will enable us to examine this further,” an Isuzu spokeswoman said. The two companies hope to establish the foundation for basic technologies such as FC powertrain and vehicle control technologies.
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