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AUGUST 12, 2013

Honda unveiled the new UK-built Civic Tourer wagon ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. i-DTEC diesel engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series ( earlier post ) and the 1.8 i-DTEC diesel engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series ( earlier post ) and the 1.8 Honda’s 1.6L

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Diesel Honda Fuel Economy Engine 299

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AUGUST 22, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co. Honda will reportedly unveil a prototype of the minicar-sized EV at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. Of the big Japanese automakers, Toyota and Honda have so far focused on hybrid vehicles. will introduce battery electric vehicles in the US market in the first half of the next decade.

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Honda Electric Cars 2015 Cars 231

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APRIL 17, 2015

A team from Honda R&D in Japan reports using a gasoline-diesel dual-fuel method to control ignition timing and combustion duration. Premixed charge compression ignition technology for diesel engines has been attracting increasing interest in recent years because of its ability to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. —Kuzuoka et al.

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Gasoline Honda Diesel Fuel 150

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JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Enabling Technology category. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. pounds (12 kilograms). pounds (12 kilograms).

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

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MAY 23, 2011

Artist’s conception of Honda Smart Home System. Honda Motor Co., In this project managed by the city of Saitama, Honda and Saitama will test the urban use of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric scooters. MCHP1.0K2 features Honda’s EXlink (Extended Expansion Linkage Engine).

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Honda Gas-Electric Gas Engine 261

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

Photo by Jeremy Thompson on Flickr Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park is “evaluating technology that will enable us to convert from gas engines in the next few years.” So upgrading to an old technology seems a little inappropriate for “ Tomorrow land.”

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Gas-Electric Honda Pollution 2016 52

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APRIL 19, 2024

Thankfully, in 2012, Disney attracted a new sponsor, Honda, and in 2016, Honda upgraded the engines for greater efficiency. However, the cars still create plenty of exhaust noise and smell, which is still poisonous to the children riding behind these polluting engines.

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All-Electric Gas-Electric Honda Gasoline-Electric 52

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

In the study, published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , they splash-blended certification gasoline with alcohols to produce four blends: ethanol (16 vol%); n-butanol (17 vol%); i-butanol (21 vol%); and an i-butanol (12 vol%)/ethanol (7 vol%) mixture. Biobutanol Emissions Ethanol'

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Gasoline Alcohol Blend Light Emissions 236

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Hence, GDI PM mass loadings and chemical composition may vary depending on the measurement environment or exhaust conditioning. For the winter 2014 and spring 2014 campaigns, the researchers used a 2000 Honda CR-V equipped with a PFI engine to compare GDI and PFI PN emissions. —Zimmerman et al. Naomi Zimmerman, Jonathan M.

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Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014 150

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

GMZ has been using TG8 modules in developing vehicular thermoelectric generators for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (1 kW TEG) as well as to design and to integrate a light-duty vehicle TEG into a Honda Accord as part of a DOE-funded project. Earlier post.). The TG16-1.0 is currently available for sampling to qualified OEM manufacturers.

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Power Powered Energy Waste 287

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Dr. Alexander Shkolnik, President and Co-Founder of LiquidPiston, is presenting the engine in a paper at the SAE International/JSAE 2014 Small Engine Technology?Conference As the engine does not have poppet valves and the gas is fully expanded before the exhaust stroke starts, the engine also has potential to be quiet. " x 6.2"

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Gasoline Engine Power Powered 379

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Honda’s 1.6L liter i-DTEC diesel engine to be applied first in the Civic is the first engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series to be launched in Europe. The engine air flow is managed by using an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system that operates at high and low pressure to reduce NO x emissions.

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Diesel Engine 2000 Emissions 306

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

For almost three decades this automotive trade publication has evaluated new powertrains and highlighted the best based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, real world fuel economy and new technology. be) thrilling to drive and technologically relevant.” V8, the Honda Accord Hybrid, Porsche 911 Turbo’s 3.8L

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Engine Plug-in F-150 Hyundai 69

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The Cruze will compete with vehicles such as Toyota Corolla; Honda Civic; Ford Focus; Hyundai Elantra; and Nissan Sentra. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, double continuously cam phaser intake and exhaust (DCVCP). turbo and 1.8L cast aluminum.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. liters and 1.7 for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Cruze Eco’s highway fuel economy beats non-hybrid segment competitors—including 23% greater highway fuel economy than the Honda Civic—as well as the Ford Fiesta subcompact and hybrid models, including the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid. Honda Civic. Chevrolet Cruze Eco. Chevrolet Cruze (1.4L

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

2015 Honda CR-V. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V’s new Earth Dreams Technology 2.4-liter Click to enlarge. an increase in the combined rating of 11.5% A higher powered 1.6-liter

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2009

Ramanathan concludes that full implementation of existing emissions-control technologies could offset the warming effects of one to two decades of carbon dioxide emissions. Available technology such as diesel particulate filters for vehicles and cleaner- burning biomass and solar cookstoves can significantly reduce black carbon emissions.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

While modern touchscreen technology is nice, Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs and switches for the radio and climate controls. The twin round, chrome-tipped exhaust pipes peak out from under the honeycomb rear fascia. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

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JANUARY 15, 2022

With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Turbo Power.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

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JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. A 30-time recipient of Car and Driver magazine’s “10 Best” award, unprecedented for any vehicle, the Honda Accord has been the US’ top retail selling car for three years running and is also the best-selling midsize car among under-35 year old car buyers.

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

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JANUARY 16, 2024

CY2023 also saw a total of 284,906 vehicles comprising PVs and two-wheelers being voluntarily recalled by their manufacturers (OEMs) to inspect for a likely defect, and carry out remedial work which may mean replacement of the affected component or update technology, free of cost, to the consumer.

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2012 India Vehicles Motorcycles 52

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OCTOBER 5, 2017

on the 2017 Accord Hybrid, earlier post ), the highest for any mass-produced Honda engine. The engine is paired with two Honda-developed electric motors—a propulsion motor and a generator/starter motor—that are the first drive motors in the world to use permanent magnets containing no heavy rare-earth metals.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2018 150

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APRIL 28, 2014

Honda’s engine technology roadmap and the key role of HLSI, as presented at the 2013 Aachen Colloquium by Toshihiro Mibe, Managing Officer, Honda R&D Co., Honda reported on its basic approach in a 2013 SAE paper; Takashi Kondo of Honda R&D then presented results to date at the recent SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium.

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Honda Emissions Charging Engine 352

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formally known as the Civic GX), the only dedicated natural gas-powered passenger vehicle manufactured and sold in the US, will go on sale at qualified Honda dealerships nationwide on 18 October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $26,155.

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Honda 2012 Gas Dealers 231

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JANUARY 25, 2022

The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. Clean Fleet Report recommends getting the full slate of safety technology on your new car as this is not an area to try and save a few dollars. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

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MAY 26, 2021

The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain. And this doesn’t address the segment leaders, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Very European. Interior Design.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Thanks to shift-by-wire technology, Hyundai moved the shifter to the steering column and made it into a “twist one way for drive the other way for reverse” setup similar to what the company uses on the Ioniq5. inches in size. The front and rear fascias are a bit sportier in appearance, as well.

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APRIL 5, 2022

The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. Hybrid options in this category include: Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

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AUGUST 11, 2014

GMZ Energy and its partners are on track to deliver a 1 kW thermoelectric generator (TEG) for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle as well as to design and to integrate a light-duty vehicle TEG into a Honda Accord as part of a DOE-funded project. GMZ is targeting a fuel economy improvement of 5%. Click to enlarge.

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Honda Houston North America Vehicles 231

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JULY 16, 2023

The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great. Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 82

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JANUARY 21, 2023

A touch of zoom–and cladding The suspension and chassis technology on the CX-50 includes a G-Vectoring Control system that adjusts engine torque, shifts weight to the front wheels in response to the steering wheel motion, increases steering response, and applies a bit of the anti-lock brakes to ease cornering.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Cars News

JULY 30, 2009

Carmaker Hyundai and a postgraduate student from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a prototype solar-powered hydrogen car, the Telegraph reports. Pure oxygen is pushed out of the exhaust. “I feel this proposal is very realistic because the technology, as extreme as it sounds, really does exist.

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Solar Hyundai Hydrogen Massachusetts 36

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

The combination of electronics, advanced battery technology and charging techniques ensures the system can deliver the required rapid charge and discharge performance, while at all times maintaining a stable 12 volts to the vehicle’s main electrical system. The three components of the RegEnBoost system. Click to enlarge.

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Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust 191

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APRIL 17, 2014

Due to the lower exhaust enthalpy of lower temperature engines using PPCI, it is difficult to produce intake boost with acceptable boost system parasitis. A practical powertrain system with robust PPCI combustion is needed, including injection, valvetrain, boost, and exhaust subsystems. Honda 2.2L —Sellnau et al.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Honda Dual Clutch Transmission for motorcycles. Honda has developed two new transmissions for its motorcycle product lines. Further, the new transmission delivers the precise acceleration control riders require thanks to electronic control technology that helps ensure smooth, seamless gear changes. Honda DCT structural diagram.

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