Honda pulls the plug on Clarity hydrogen car

Cecilia Keating
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Japanese car maker confirms it is to discontinue its pioneering fuel cell model, but insists hydrogen models are still part of its future plans

The hydrogen automotive market received a blow late last week, after Honda announced it is to discontinue its flagship fuel cell model following disappointing demand. In a statement, the Japanese automaker...

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