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

CR-V e:FCEV takes on the mountain course Photo credit: Honda 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 Photo credit: Honda 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 Photo credit: Honda 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 Photo credit: Honda 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 Photo credit: Honda 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 Photo credit: Honda 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 Photo credit: Honda 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 Photo credit: Honda 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.