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Hydrogen on the hill: Honda’s CR-V e:FCEV at Pikes Peak

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CR-V e:FCEV takes on the mountain course

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The hydrogen-powered Honda CR-V e:FCEV climbs a section of the 12.42-mile Pikes Peak Hill Climb route, showcasing its zero-emissions capability in racing conditions.

Rear view of the CR-V e:FCEV near the summit

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Against a snowy backdrop, the CR-V e:FCEV ascends the high-altitude course with minor racing modifications and no changes to its fuel cell powertrain.

Dai Yoshihara with the production-spec CR-V e:FCEV

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Pikes Peak class winner and Formula Drift champion Dai Yoshihara stands with the unmodified 2025 CR-V e:FCEV he will pilot in the Exhibition Class.

Portable hydrogen fueling at Pikes Peak

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Zero Emission Industries’ FTcase portable refueling system supports the CR-V e:FCEV with compact hydrogen infrastructure for the mountain event.

CR-V e:FCEV at sunrise during testing

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Early morning light illuminates the race-prepped CR-V e:FCEV, which pairs a hydrogen fuel cell with plug-in electric driving capabilities.

CR-V e:FCEV rounds a snowy curve

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As the road winds upward past snow-covered slopes, the CR-V e:FCEV continues its testing runs ahead of the official competition.

Final approach through the forest

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The CR-V e:FCEV passes through a wooded section of the course, relying on its front-mounted motor and second-generation fuel cell system.

Driver view from inside the race-prepped CR-V

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Dai Yoshihara is seated in the stripped-down, safety-caged interior of the CR-V e:FCEV, ready to demonstrate the vehicle’s performance under race conditions.