Honda and Isuzu to research use of hydrogen fuel cells

Japan’s Honda and Isuzu Motors said they would jointly research the use of hydrogen fuel cells to power heavy-duty trucks, looking to expand fuel cell use by applying the zero-emission technology to larger vehicles.

As part of a two-year deal, Isuzu will test Honda’s fuel cell power train, which was designed for passenger cars, in Isuzu’s commercial trucks, said the companies, which could pave the way for using the technology in a wider range of vehicles.