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  "description": "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",
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  "publishedAt": "2025-06-13T13:29:35+00:00",
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  "textContent": "CR-V e:FCEV takes on the mountain course\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Honda\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\nRear view of the CR-V e:FCEV near the summit\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Honda\n\n\n\nAgainst 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.\n\n\n\nDai Yoshihara with the production-spec CR-V e:FCEV\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Honda\n\n\n\nPikes 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.\n\n\n\nPortable hydrogen fueling at Pikes Peak\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Honda\n\n\n\nZero Emission Industries’ FTcase portable refueling system supports the CR-V e:FCEV with compact hydrogen infrastructure for the mountain event.\n\n\n\nCR-V e:FCEV at sunrise during testing\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Honda\n\n\n\nEarly morning light illuminates the race-prepped CR-V e:FCEV, which pairs a hydrogen fuel cell with plug-in electric driving capabilities.\n\n\n\nCR-V e:FCEV rounds a snowy curve\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Honda\n\n\n\nAs the road winds upward past snow-covered slopes, the CR-V e:FCEV continues its testing runs ahead of the official competition.\n\n\n\nFinal approach through the forest\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Honda\n\n\n\nThe CR-V e:FCEV passes through a wooded section of the course, relying on its front-mounted motor and second-generation fuel cell system.\n\n\n\nDriver view from inside the race-prepped CR-V\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Honda\n\n\n\nDai 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.",
  "title": "Hydrogen on the hill: Honda’s CR-V e:FCEV at Pikes Peak",
  "updatedAt": "2025-06-13T13:29:36+00:00"
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