Honda, other leading motor manufacturers, hydrogen fuel suppliers as well as energy consultancies from around the globe have signed a £31 million (S$64 million) agreement coordinated by the Mayor of London's Office, to develop and demonstrate technology and infrastructure that will help fuel cell electric vehicles to become a viable and environmentally friendly option for European motorists in the future.

The pioneering deal, known as the HyFIVE project (Hydrogen For Innovative Vehicles), is the largest of its kind in Europe.

Honda is one of five manufacturers who have agreed to deploy a total of 110 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at several European locations and develop new clusters of hydrogen refuelling stations.

The potential for fuel cell electric vehicles to become widely available is now seen as increasingly likely as the cost of the technology is reducing and infrastructure is being improved. 

For Honda, the HyFIVE project is a unique opportunity to showcase the advancements that Honda has made relating to fuel cell technology and fuel cell electric vehicle development.

Honda has been leading the development and deployment of fuel cell technology for almost two decades and has undertaken extensive real world testing, making significant advancements in fuel cell operation and working to meet stringent emissions and safety regulations.