The carmaker says the model hints at futuristic and aerodynamic design of next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle launching in 2015.

Honda started leasing its fuel-cell electric vehicles to fleet customers in 2002 and its next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) launches in the US and Japan in 2015 and later in Europe.

‘The Honda FCEV Concept demonstrates the company's vision for the future of personal mobility and our commitment to developing advanced alternative fuel vehicles,’ said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ‘As we work toward the introduction of our next-generation fuel-cell vehicle in 2015, our long-term experience with fuel-cell technologies will help us pave a way towards a zero-emissions future.’

The concept will be revealed on Honda’s stand at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 20th November 2013.

In 2002, Honda was the first car manufacturer to begin a retail initiative with the leasing of its fuel-cell electric vehicles to fleet customers. Honda was also the first manufacturer to put a fuel-cell electric vehicle in the hands of an individual retail consumer in 2005.