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Honda unveils micro-sized EV “Micro Commuter Prototype”; variable design platform

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Honda Motor Co., Equipped with a Li-ion battery, the Micro Commuter Prototype Vehicle has a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph), a maximum range of approximately 60 km (37 miles), and output of 15 kW. Using vehicles based on this prototype model, Honda will begin demonstration testing in Japan in 2013. Variable Design Platform.

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Honda begins European demonstration program of EV-neo electric scooter

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Honda will begin a European demonstration program of the battery-electric EV-neo scooter in conjunction with Barcelona City Council (Spain) beginning in July 2011. Honda will provide Barcelona City Council with 18 EV-neos for the period of one year. The EV-neo operates using a Honda in-house manufactured brushless 2.8

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Honda achieves first flight of FAA-conforming HondaJet

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Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., The event is a significant step in Honda’s aerospace program leading to delivery of aircraft in 2012. The first conforming HondaJet lifted off 20 December from Honda Aircraft Company’s world headquarters facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Honda will debut production Fit EV, 4th generation CR-V at LA Auto Show

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Honda will debut two all-new models, the 2013 Fit EV and the 2012 CR-V at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 16 November. Driving range can be maximized by use of a 3-mode electric drive system, adapted from the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid. Earlier post.).

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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Honda Motor Co. Ito said both vehicles are integral to what Honda is calling its Electric Mobility Network, an approach to reducing CO 2 emissions through a range of products, energy-management and energy-production technologies. Honda Fit EV. Honda Plug-in Hybrid. The Fit EV concept. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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2011 Honda CR-Z Videos, While We Wait For the Actual Car

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We're eagerly waiting to get our hands on a 2011 Honda CR-Z for a test drive. The two-seat coupe, Honda's latest dedicated hybrid, is the spiritual successor to the 1983-1991 Honda Civic CRX, and we're devoutly hoping it's as fun to drive as its predecessor.

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Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

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But that car’s 0-60 mph acceleration time trails competitive family sedans, and it delivers just 25 mpg, placing it among the worst of the crop of recently-redesigned family sedans, according to CR. Honda Accord. Honda Accord. Honda CR-V. The smaller engine—a 1.6-liter liter Four on Fusion SE models. While the 1.4-liter