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OCTOBER 8, 2010

Honda Motor Co., million yen (US$19,400), making it the most affordable Honda hybrid. Honda had unveiled the Jazz Hybrid at the 2010 Paris Motor Show last week; the Jazz Hybrid will go on sale in some European markets in the early part of 2011. Honda is targeting 14,000 units per month of the Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Honda has unveiled the U3-X, a compact Li-ion-powered experimental personal mobility device that fits between the rider’s legs and provides free movement in all directions just as in human walking: forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally. Tags: Personal Transit. Click to enlarge. Image of HOT Drive System.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Honda Motor Co., With a quick charger, approximately 80% of the battery capacity will be charged in 20 minutes (200V power source). With a regular charger, 100% of the battery capacity will be charged in approximately 4 hours (100V power source). Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Prototype of EV-neo. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid, now on sale in the US, gains new standard features and the addition of a value-oriented entry model featuring an MSRP starting at $18,200. The five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter Tags: Hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Honda will reveal the CR-Z Concept 2009, the most recent prototype of a compact sports car using Honda’s IMA technology, at October’s Tokyo Motor Show. Honda introduced the first version of the CR-Z concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. Honda will also reveal two more concepts at the show. The CR-Z Concept 2009.

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JULY 20, 2010

Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. Ito said that Honda will develop and adopt multiple hybrid systems that are appropriate for vehicles of different sizes and uses.

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MAY 15, 2009

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The Civic GX was formerly produced at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio plant and has ten years of proven performance as a natural gas powered vehicle. It is powered by a 113-hp (84 kW), 1.8-liter,

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Honda Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist). A study by Honda in Japan found that drivers using the new Eco Assist system on the new Honda Insight hybrid improved their fuel economy on average by 10%, up to a maximum of 20%, after 300 drives. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 14, 2010

Honda is planning to use wind turbines to power its plant in Swindon. Working with green energy firm Ecotricity, Honda is expected to open a [.]. Tags: Honda ecotricity factory green energy plant power wind turbines.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 28, 2010

Honda has begun testing a solar-powered hydrogen refuelling device for home use, in the hope that the prototype could help solve a global lack of refuelling infrastructure for hydrogen cars. The carmaker, which is leasing its FCX Clarity hydrogen-fuel cell car in California, is now testing the solar-powered pump at it U.S.

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APRIL 22, 2009

Engineers from Honda R&D Co., Honda R&D began developing the VCR mechanism due to what Masahsi Kato, who presented a paper on the control system of the dual piston mechanism, described as drawbacks to current approaches to improving fuel-efficiency in gasoline engines of downsizing and new combustion technology. Kadota et al.

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MARCH 31, 2009

The test process for Honda’s Brain-Machine Interface technology including conceptual diagram of the brain activity measuring device, example of obtained data, and example of distinguishing results. Honda Research Institute Japan Co., HRI-JP), a subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Tags: Vehicle Manufacturers.

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APRIL 22, 2024

But Tesla’s power packs seem like they’re intent on hanging in there for at least a decade. Lincoln was close behind them at $5,040 over 10 years and followed (listed lowest price to highest) by Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, and Kia. Buick and Toyota were tied for second place at $4,900 over 10 years.

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JANUARY 28, 2024

The Gypsy had a soft-top as well as a hard-top version, and later even got a more powerful engine and wider track. However, it wore a premium price tag – on account of a high percentage of imported components – and simply wasn’t as exciting or appealing as others like the Honda City, Mitsubishi Lancer and Opel Astra.

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JUNE 11, 2010

The plug-in is powered by a 55 kW, 180 N·m AC synchronous motor and a 2.66 Sanyo has been supplying nickel-metal hydride batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to Honda and Ford since 2004. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) Suzuki has already announced its intention to start manufacturing the vehicles. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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APRIL 12, 2010

Honda has become a master of all trades in recent years, having enjoyed success with everything from motor cars to jets and even lawnmowers. Reports in the Nikkei suggest that Honda is developing a battery electric scooter powered [.].

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Down from $492, with a regular price tag of $594, this $95 discount – $197 from its MSRP – is the first price cut we’ve seen to kick off the new year. This is $699 off the usual $2,199 price tag. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Both will use a diesel engine to power their front wheels and a motor to power their rear ones. Sanyo supplies NiMH batteries to Honda and Ford and is expected to supply lithium ion batteries to the Volkswagen Group and Toyota Motor Corp. Tags: Brief.

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MAY 17, 2010

Achieved with Ford’s new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission, the 40 mpg is 5 mpg better than the Honda Fit and 4 mpg better than the Toyota Yaris. Tags: Brief. the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the Ford 2011 Fiesta with a 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city rating.

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JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 5, 2023

The 325e and 325es got power windows and sunroof, plus other luxury goodies, but all of the '86 E30s sold here were packed with upscale features (including air conditioning and a pretty good AM/FM/cassette deck). The official price tag for the 1986 325es was $21,950, which comes to about $60,450 now.

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AUGUST 2, 2009

Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. Volvo is the most efficient manufacturer of light duty trucks, followed by Subaru, GM and Honda. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 28, 2010

As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. The Honda Civic Hybrid has more than $3,000 worth of forced features, while the Ford Fusion Hybrid includes nearly $4,000 worth, according to UCS. Tags: Brief.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

And that was before I compared the car to its rivals, such as the usually solid Honda Civic or the ever-improving Hyundai Elantra. It does want for power, a bit – there’s just 134 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque to work with here. That took the $26,600 price tag and, along with destination fees, bumped it to $29,231. *

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APRIL 17, 2024

They start with a reinforced engine-mount membrane – this is done to reduce vibration and improve power delivery and shifting performance for both the available six-speed manual and dual-clutch, eight-speed automatic transmission. Too bad, because the Elantra N would likely be fun on track. The changes are minor for 2024.

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MAY 1, 2009

owned by American Honda, entered receivership on 2 April and ceased operations on 3 April. In an additional agreement with American Honda, the company has made provisions to license technology back to American Honda under certain circumstances to support its natural gas vehicle activities. Tags: Brief. FuelMaker Corp.,

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

Place this one firmly in the ‘rumour mill’ for now, but reports are suggesting that Honda may soon add two hybrid sports cars to its fleet. It would be Honda’s first direct injected production engine. It already has the Civic and Insight available in the USA and Europe, and Japan will soon have a Fit hybrid as well.

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MAY 11, 2009

Honda’s Insight ( earlier post ) ranked as the best-selling car among all new vehicle registrations in Japan in April—excluding mini-vehicles with displacement of less than 660cc—with sales of 10,481 units, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Tags: Hybrids Japan. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 2, 2009

The car, the world’s first production hybrid electric vehicle to be powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine, goes on sale in South Korea next Wednesday (8 July). The hybrid is powered by an LPI Gamma engine displacing 1.6 The hybrid is powered by an LPI Gamma engine displacing 1.6 Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

both are developing gasoline-powered minivehicles with a fuel efficiency. and Honda Motor Co.Suzuki will overhaul its mainstay engine, which has been in wide use. Tags: Brief. Daihatsu Motor Co., the Toyota Group’s minicar specialist, and Suzuki Motor. comparable to that of hybrid cars. Trimming the. overall fuel economy by 20%.

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Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2009

Honda Manufacturing in Indiana has begun production of the 2009 Civic GX, which is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the USA. The Civic GX was actually first introduced in 1998 and is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA - it is around 90 per cent cleaner than the average petrol powered car.

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JULY 17, 2009

Nissan is likely to develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids, with an electric motor to provide additional power to a constantly working engine. The hybrids are expected to be 50-60% more fuel efficient than their gasoline-powered counterparts. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

of total vehicle sales by 2020, the more significant story is the rapid expansion of strong-hybrid vehicles led by Toyota, Ford, and Honda, followed by Hyundai, Nissan and others. All four produce prismatic cells with nickel-based cathodes, a design favored by the HEV industry leaders Toyota, Ford, and Honda.

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JULY 31, 2010

Sanyo has already been supplying nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) to Ford, Honda and Volkswagen, and co-developing NiMH batteries with PSA Peugeot Citroën. Tags: Brief. In addition, Sanyo is co-developing lithium-ion batteries for hybrids (HEVs) with the Volkswagen group.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

It may look like an April Fools joke, but Honda is very serious about the U3-X – its new compact, lithium-ion powered experimental personal mobility device. Now Honda will showcase the technology at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show which begins on October 24, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

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APRIL 23, 2009

Adjemian said that Nissan’s powertrain roadmap in the short term is focused on the expansion of highly efficient internal combustion engines, with the mid- and long-term bringing expansion of its EV efforts and maintaining the competitive advantage of its core electric power trains. Tags: Brief.

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JUNE 3, 2010

All cars in the 2010 Indy Series are using 100% ethanol-fueled Honda Indy HI10R normally-aspirated V-8 engines, with 3.5L Tags: Engines Motorsport. The new engine platform, which will debut in 2012, will allow manufacturers to produce engines with a maximum of six cylinders as well as maximum displacement of 2.4 cubic liters.

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