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APRIL 17, 2013

At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. Honda developed the 2.0L

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The Honda FCV Concept, Honda’s latest fuel-cell vehicle concept, made its world debut today in Japan. The Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of Honda’s fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in Japan by March of 2016, followed by the US and Europe. Honda FCV Concept. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). l/100 km) and combined cycle fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Fuel economy.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Honda came in second, with Toyota, Nissan, and Volkswagen in a three-way tie for third place.

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MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 —Sivak 2013. occupants carried) decreased by 27% (from 1.9 mpg US, or from 18.1 l/100km to 10.9

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Honda launched the CR-Z hybrid coupe in 2010, aiming to defy the assertion that all hybrids are slow and boring. Gearhead circles have criticized its so-so performance, while hybrid fans decry its average economy ratings. The 2013 CR-Z gets some changes to address.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Honda Motor Co. CEO, Takanobu Ito, outlined the product, technology and business developments and direction planned to drive Honda’s growth by fiscal year 2017; among these are a plan to introduce three hybrid systems, Ito said. Honda is also developing a new more powerful two-motor hybrid system for mid-size vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Honda Motor Co., Honda will adopt this technology first to the North American version of the all-new Acura RLX, which will go on sale in the United States in March 2013, and will expand application sequentially to other models. Honda newly developed three technologies that enabled adoption of aluminum for the outer door panel.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Honda Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., Honda notified Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of the recall with a total recall population of 81,353 units. The first DCT-related recall was issued on 24 October 2013. The second service campaign was issued on 20 December 2013. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 21, 2016

Auto Show, Honda said that it will begin retail leasing of the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan ( earlier post ) to customers in select California markets before the end of 2016. Honda expects to price the Clarity Fuel Cell at around $60,000 with a targeted monthly lease under $500. At Washington, D.C.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. Next-generation fuel cell stack co-developed by Honda and GM.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Click to enlarge. Honda’s new 2-motor MY 2014 Accord Hybrid, built with the rest of the Accord lineup in a Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, will go on sale in the US in October. Honda anticipates the new Accord Hybrid will obtain an EPA fuel economy rating of 49/45/47 mpg US (4.8,

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92

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MARCH 6, 2013

Honda introduced the diesel CR-V 1.6 The British built CR-V is the next model in the Honda line-up to receive the new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 This new CR-V will be built exclusively for Europe at Honda’s production facility in Swindon and will go on sale in autumn 2013. i-DTEC at the Geneva Motor Show. earlier post ).

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APRIL 10, 2012

With two weeks to go until the opening of the Beijing International Auto Show, Hond Motor (China) Investment outlined its mid-term business strategy for China, covering both the Honda and Acura brands. Within this year, Honda will introduce three hybrid models to the China market. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Production.

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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. Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 Honda’s 1.6L New Civic Tourer. Click to enlarge. mpg US (3.6 i-DTEC engine.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan ( earlier post ) made its North American debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show as Honda announced additional details for the vehicle’s entry into the US market. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a zero emissions technology that Honda believes in, and has worked to advance for more than 20 years.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Honda has updated the sporty CR-Z hybrid with a range of improvements focusing on style and performance. The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. The revised CR-Z will go on sale in January 2013.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Jointly with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Honda’s automobile production and sales joint venture companies in China, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Honda is planning to introduce 12 new models in China before the end of 2015. Earlier post.). Earth Dreams Technology.

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JUNE 25, 2014

Toyota came in second, followed by Honda and Nissan. Interbrand conducts a survey in the 10 largest global economies (based on GDP), interviewing more than 10,000 consumers. Ford bumped last year’s leader, Toyota, to take the top spot. Panasonic was in fifth place. The list was first created in 2011. 2014 gap score. Volkswagen.

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MAY 7, 2018

To support the program, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will provide ¥1.6 Toyota Motor, Nissan Motor, Honda Motor, Panasonic and battery maker GS Yuasa will also participate. Japanese companies accounted for 70% of the global automotive battery market in 2013, but they are being challenged by China and South Korea.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The refreshed 2014 Honda Civic HF was revealed yesterday at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring both an upgraded powertrain and improved fuel economy. Like all 2014 Civic sedans, the HF gets a new continuously-variable transmission (CVT), which replaces the 2013 model''s five-speed automatic.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Honda is launching a Civic model equipped with a new 1.6-liter The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 This is the first engine to be launched in Europe under Honda’s flagship Earth Dreams Technology program. liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2014

NREL and GM will focus on critical next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle challenges, which include reducing platinum loading, achieving high power densities, understanding the implication of contaminants on fuel cell performance and durability, and accelerating manufacturing processes to achieve the benefits of increased economies of scale.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The selling points are plenty of passenger and cargo capacity with a small footprint, plus good fuel economy; the downside is a goofy appearance that even Pininfarina wasn't able to fix. The C4 is a subcompact CUV now , because Stellantis isn't stupid, but it spent its first couple of generations as a car with vaguely Honda CRX-ish lines.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD technology, is expected to debut in the next three years, and will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., The new ILX will be manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, in its Greensburg, Ind.

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JANUARY 20, 2015

Top automotive patent assignees from publication year 2009 to 2013 based on number of individual inventions. Both of these have a substantial lead over the other top propulsion assignees: Denso, GM, Honda, Daimler, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Continental and Peugeot. Source: Thomson Innovation & Thomson Reuters Derwent World Patents Index.

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APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.

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JULY 24, 2013

Ford has been rapidly gaining share in the hybrid market in the US; Ford’s share of the US electrified vehicle market has grown to nearly 16% in the first half of 2013—a 12-point gain over last year. Ford set a record for hybrid sales in 2Q 2013, with sales of 24,217 vehicles—up 517% over last year and up 15% over 1Q 2013.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Honda has updated its sporty coupe hybrid, the CR-Z, with the new to go on sale from January 2013. Greater performance doesn’t come at the expense of higher emissions or poorer fuel economy [.].

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. Two (or is it three?) DC Fast Charging is not available.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated Ford’s 2014 1.0L

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