Baua Electric

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

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

Honda opened its new $124-million wind tunnel facility in Ohio, ushering in a new era of development testing capabilities for Honda and Acura products, as well as the company’s race vehicles. The new Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO) facility, located at the independent Transportation Research Center Inc.

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

Green Car Congress

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. The unit generated an output power well in excess of its 200 watt design goal.

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Power Powered Energy Waste 287

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

In addition, Honeywell has drawn upon its engineering competencies in the automotive and aerospace industries to create a new two-stage electrical compressor used by Honda Motor Co. OnRAMP can reduce development time from months to days as well as help optimize engine controls of subsystems designed to reduce CO 2 and other emissions.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

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

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Hyundai claims the new Kona was designed as an EV first, though the EV won’t be available right away at launch – it’s slated to bow late this fall. Hyundai’s design team gave the interior a sweeping dash that integrates the infotainment screen nicely alongside the digital gauge cluster – both are 12.3 inches in size.

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Hyundai Light Available Baltimore 111

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

While the Taos 4Motion is designed for comfort versus performance, the multi-link rear suspension, electronic stability control and the 225/45/19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tires, made it so there is no shying away from curvy roads. The lack of needless chrome and cladding is what makes the Taos design a winner. Very European.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. The K5 was an all-new model in 2021, with the head-turning design carrying over to 2022. The running lights also double as turn signals, with what Kia calls a “Heartbeat” design.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 75

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Exterior Design. John: Keeping with their design philosophy, the 2022 Taos has a clean, classic look that immediately sets it out as a Volkswagen. The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. The wide cascading grille shouts premium with a unique lighting signature of LED headlamps and daytime running lights in front of a long hood. Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Story by John Faulkner. Building a legacy.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

In addition to the above drive modes, there are four power modes designed to maximize the efficiency of the Escape PHEV. While not designed nor marketed as a sports crossover, the handling was solid and confident. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 90

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A DSG is designed to achieve faster shift times than a standard automatic transmission. The simple dash design adds to convenience features such as a leather-covered multi-function steering wheel (with a squared-off bottom), and a leather-trimmed shift knob. As a driver, the shifts are smooth and certainly fast enough for a road car.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 71

Green Car Congress

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. Pull-Drift Compensation is designed to be imperceptible to the Fiesta driver.

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Clean Fleet Report

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 76

Green Car Congress

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. CR-V sold 303,904 units in 2013 (+7.9%), joining Accord and Civic as Honda’s above-300K unit sellers. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

Its engineers know how to design a chassis that produces high-quality driving dynamics. The i-Active AWD system has been designed to deliver driving dynamics for a varied array of surface conditions. Employing the company’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, the CX-50, compared to the CX-5, is wider, longer, lower, and squarer.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 79

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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. In June, GMZ successfully generated 270 watts from a TEG as part of $1.5-million

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Honda Houston North America Vehicles 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L With XL1, the engineers and designers successfully came up with a body design that delivers more everyday utility than the two previous prototypes.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

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

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

This subcompact crossover is designed to take the roads and trails less traveled, with an immediately recognizable design that will grab looks wherever you go. The brush guard side cladding is there to protect the paint, while the twin rectangular bumps on the hood are there merely for design. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V.

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Ford MPG Jeep Fuel Economy 65

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

Compared to new diesel engines, the Delphi team found that BSFC for GDCI at light loads was comparable or better, and at high loads was about 5% higher. Due to the lower exhaust enthalpy of lower temperature engines using PPCI, it is difficult to produce intake boost with acceptable boost system parasitis. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Honda Dual Clutch Transmission for motorcycles. Honda has developed two new transmissions for its motorcycle product lines. This first motorcycle dual clutch transmission features a light, compact design that allows it to be combined with existing engines without substantial layout modification. Click to enlarge.

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Honda Motorcycles Fuel Economy Oil 220

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2023

Driving Experience: Searching Out Esses The 3,133-pound Golf GTI has a light and agile feel with a surefooted driving experience that begins with the Goodyear Eagle Sport 225/45 all-season tires mounted on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Your numbers may differ. Tossing on some performance/summer tires on the GTI would be amazing.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 83

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Making use of an electronic wastegate for each turbocharger for faster response as well as more precisely varying vane positioning, the single-scroll turbocharger design allows for the use of smaller turbos to reduce weight and improve packaging, while still meeting power and performance benchmarks.

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Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Kodo: Soul of Motion Exterior Design Design cues for the 2023 CX-5, which employ Mazda’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, include a distinctive and attractive front end that has Mazda’s signature grille, which does not suffer from being overly large. A nice touch on the 2.5 If opting for the top trim CX-5 2.5

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 70

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Turbo Design + Performance Value The 2023 Mazda3 is the last remaining sedan in the Mazda line-up. The Mazda3 hatchback cuts a figure with a refined design that is as eye-catching now as when it was introduced in 2019. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Mazda MPG Clean Cleaning 65

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Honda Accord V6. Twin-scroll turbocharger designs have two exhaust gas inlets divided by split walls inside the turbine housing, with both gas passages controlled by a waste-gate. A twin-scroll turbo recovers even more energy from the exhaust than a single-scroll turbocharger thanks to a divided manifold. and Competition.

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Car as Art Exterior Design. Design cues for the 2021 CX-5, which employ Mazda’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, include a distinctive and attractive front end that has Mazda’s signature grille, which does not suffer from being overly large. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Having a deathgrip is also counter to the Spyder’s purpose as a touring vehicle designed for comfortable, long-distance journeys. In that respect, Can-Am’s biggest competition is probably coming from Harley-Davidson’s luxury tourers and the Honda Gold Wing. But I’d rather be sitting on the Can-Am in most cases.

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Motorcycles Three Wheeled Missouri Automobile 105

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Along with Hyundai and Honda who also have sold FCEVs, since 2012 there have been 14,225 fuel cell cars sold in the United States, nearly all of those in California. The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Road Test: 2019 Toyota Mirai.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Mazda achieves these numbers through its Skyactiv-G engine and vehicle design philosophy–a slick-shifting automatic transmission and a coefficient of drag (C d ) of 0.285. Mazda prides itself on being a company staffed with driving enthusiasts who put their heart into design and technology. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Honda announced recently the CR-V e:FCEV compact crossover will be available combining both hydrogen and a plug-in battery in 2025. (It No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 63

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

(Because of moisture and other contaminants inherent in some natural gas supplies, and the inability of some home refueling systems to adequately dry the gas and remove contaminants, Honda, which several years ago was promoting home refueling, currently does not recommend it.). The exhaust ports are also designed for greater flow.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a detailed proposal designed to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. Honda ended up beating its fleet standard by 12 g/mi, performing at 212, while FCA’s fleet underperformed by 28 g/mi, scoring an abysmal 303.

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 71

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a detailed proposal designed to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. Honda ended up beating its fleet standard by 12 g/mi, performing at 212, while FCA’s fleet underperformed by 28 g/mi, scoring an abysmal 303.

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 52