This 2003 Honda Concept Looks Just Like Honda's New EV
InsideEVs
JANUARY 17, 2024
Honda's Saloon concept looks like a glimpse into to the company's future. But as this 2003 concept shows, it's also a nod to the past.
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Green Car Congress
AUGUST 26, 2014
Zipcar has introduced a 2014 Honda Fit battery electric vehicle (EV) at The University of California, Davis’ (UC Davis) West Village , the largest planned zero net energy community in the United States. Honda’s 2014 Fit EV, based on the popular five-passenger Fit, is rated at a combined fuel economy of 118 MPGe.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 17, 2014
The Honda FCV Concept ( earlier post ) will make its North American debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The Honda FCV Concept made its world debut in Japan on 17 November, followed by an announcement that Honda will provide FirstElement Fuel with $13.8 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JUNE 2, 2016
Honda R&D Co., a research and development subsidiary of Honda, is further strengthening its research and development of intelligent technologies and, toward that objective, will establish Honda R&D Innovation Lab Tokyo by around September this year in Akasaka, Tokyo.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Once Honda received preliminary findings from the third-party audit, it requested a meeting with NHTSA, and on 17 October 2014 briefed NHTSA on the matter. On November 3, 2014, NHTSA issued a Special Order to Honda requesting information related to Honda''s EWRs, and Honda submitted responsive information to NHTSA on November 24, 2014.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2013
Honda Motor Co., Honda has been extracting an oxide containing rare earth metals from used nickel-metal hydride batteries at the plant of Japan Metals & Chemicals Co., Honda has been extracting an oxide containing rare earth metals from used nickel-metal hydride batteries at the plant of Japan Metals & Chemicals Co.,
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets. Refueling time is approximately three to five minutes using 70 MPa refueling stations.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter,
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 27, 2012
The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. The 2014 Honda Plug-In Hybrid Accord produces only 20 milligrams of NMOG+NO x emissions per mile. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
introduced four new 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrids to Zipcar’s Boston fleet, as well as plug-in stations and priority parking for Zipcars and other hybrid vehicles at the Boston Common Garage. Zipcar is also the first to offer hybrid vehicles through a partnership with Honda in Seattle in 2003.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 20, 2014
If you''ve been reading Green Car Reports over the past week, you might have seen we recently bought a 2001 Honda Insight--an example of one of the first hybrids sold by a major automaker. And more importantly, should you buy one over a 2001-2003 Toyota Prius--the.' But what if you want to buy your own early Insight?
Green Car Reports
MARCH 21, 2012
Over the past few years, we’ve been following with interest the ongoing legal battle between Honda and owners of its 2003-2008 Civic Hybrid. That Honda sold the Civic Hybrid on the basis of a claimed 50 mpg gas mileage that no-one could achieve.
Green Car Congress
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).
Green Car Congress
JULY 25, 2009
Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. HAB), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, began sales of the City FFV (Fuel Flexible Vehicle) in Brazil. City became the third model produced by HAB locally in Brazil following Civic and Fit whose production began in 1997 and 2003, respectively. Left: City FFV LX.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 31, 2015
million Acura, Dodge, Jeep, Honda, Pontiac, and Toyota vehicles from model years 2002 to 2004 for a defect that may cause airbags to deploy inadvertently. US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today the recall of more than 2.12 —Secretary Foxx.
The Truth About Cars
MAY 5, 2023
The recall affects several models, including the 200-2006 3 Series, the 200-2003 5 Series, and a handful of SUVs. Honda and Acura are two others with recent Takata recalls. The M3 and iconic E39 M5 are also wrapped into the action, so even rarely-driven sports cars may need an airbag replacement.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 25, 2011
The Honda Civic Hybrid was only the third hybrid model sold in the U.S., starting way back in 2003, and it was the brand's first mainstream hybrid. It's been a solid member of Honda's Civic lineup ever since, consistently returning the best gas mileage of any Civic model.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
Though always overshadowed by the more distinctive Toyota Prius, the hybrid model of the Honda Civic compact sedan has been a longstanding competitor in the field of high-mileage hybrid cars. First launched as a 2003 model, the Honda Civic Hybrid has been entirely redesigned for the 2012 model year.
Green Car Congress
MAY 18, 2016
The vehicle will be tested by Honda Research Institute USA at GoMentum Station, a 5,000-acre automated and connected vehicle proving ground in the San Francisco Bay Area. HRI-US was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Silicon Valley.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 15, 2009
If you're one of the 120,000 people who own a Honda Civic Hybrid made between 2003 and 2008, you may already know about the proposed settlement to a lawsuit against Honda contending its advertising overestimated the gas mileage of your car. EPA ratings: 49 mpg city, 51 mpg highway In brief, two Honda.
Baua Electric
MAY 5, 2023
The “do not drive” alert follows indistinguishable orders from Honda Motor Co., BMW, in a commentary , stated type levels with driving force’s airbags from Takata are affected: the 2000-2006 BMW 3 Sequence (E46) together with M3, the 2000-2003 5 Sequence (E39) together with M5, and the 2000-2004 X5s (E53). Ford Motor Co.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 28, 2024
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. That rivals like the Honda CR-V and Ford Endeavour were priced lower and appeared better value, sealed the XL-7’s fate.
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?)
Green Cars News
JULY 26, 2009
Production is under way for the Honda City Flex Fuel Vehicle, which the company hopes will trigger exports across other countries in South America and as far afield as Mexico by September 2009. Among the lead features of the Honda City FFV is a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 29, 2023
I first met& “Perry” at a Honda dealership& in Louisiana in 1986. The car business being a small, inbred industry would result in me bumping into Perry& several more times, once while he was selling Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Texas in 2003. .& These are their stories. Their names have been changed to protect the guilty.
All Cars Electric
DECEMBER 20, 2009
In the case of the 2003-2008 Honda Civic Hybrid, the automaker has decided to award those who purchased the vehicle but are disappointed with their actual gas.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 19, 2014
Hyundai, Honda and Toyota are poised to sell fuel-cell cars within the next two years. The panel, established in 2003, helps integrate safety planning into projects to ensure that all projects address and incorporate best available safety practices.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Tesla has been a ZEV-only company since its inception in 2003; Audi , Fiat , Volvo , and Mercedes-Benz are targeting ZEV-only sales by 2030; and General Motors and Honda are targeting ZEV-only sales by 2035 and 2040, respectively.”
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 30, 2009
Policy (Update2) Share | Email | Print | A A A By Alan Ohnsman April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. , Honda has yet to announce plans to sell one, citing highcosts for the lithium-ion batteries needed to power them andpoor range. “We Tokyo-based Honda plansstarting producing the vehicles in late 2010. “We General Motors Corp.,
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2012
DENSO has been working on V2X technology since 2003, with one of its main focuses being on DSRC devices. Other automakers participating include Honda, Hyundai-Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen Group.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 12, 2021
So you’re the proud new owner of a Honda Civic EX Sedan (42 mpg highway; 32 mpg city). Even a Fuel-Efficient Car Can Do Better. Or even more impressive, maybe you own a BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV (56 mpge or miles per gallon equivalent, for electric vehicles). You are now the epitome of fuel efficiency. Not so fast.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 14, 2024
Honda Civic). The public was made aware of the program on International Women’s Day in 2003 and the plan was to unveil the “ Volvo Your Concept Car ” (YCC)& at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show. However, assuming their purchasing trends have remained consistent since roughly 2018, there are a few obvious takeaways.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 11, 2024
Honda Civic). The public was made aware of the program on International Women’s Day in 2003 and the plan was to unveil the “ Volvo Your Concept Car ” (YCC)& at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show. However, assuming their purchasing trends have remained consistent since roughly 2018, there are a few obvious takeaways.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2011
Vaillant, the heating and ventilation specialist, and Honda presented a new micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system for Europe. Aside from a Honda mCHP module and a heat recovery module, the system also consists of a 300-liter multi-function storage cylinder and a wall-hung gas-fired condensing boiler for peak loads and system controls.
Honda S2000 EV Conversion
JULY 7, 2008
2003 Honda S2000 Curb Weight: 2800 lbs Battery space: Not much. The S2000 is a third vehicle for us so I won't be down a car while doing the conversion. In addition this car is only used for commuting to work so it's already a special purpose vehicle and the limited range of an EV fits the role perfect here.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. However, it’s not just the ‘big boys’ of motoring that are having an impact as we enter a new automotive era. Tesla Motors.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 24, 2023
The final Familias sold here were the 2003 Protegés , after which the Mazda3 took over. Actually, I'd have insisted on $6,095 as the cutoff, putting the cheapest possible 1988 Honda Civic within my grasp. North American GLC sales continued through 1985 , and a facelifted Familia became the 323 here for 1986. So, let's talk about price.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. Conversions are limited to certain vehicle types. So far, most start as hybrids.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
The high demand for the Honda Civic hybrid tell us its at least $3,000. In 2003-04, the US Marine Corps demonstrated a diesel-electric PHEV-20 HUMVEE. These are "features" -- and no one asks about the payback. A JD Power survey shows buyers will pay more for cars with the "environmental feature." How much more?
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 27, 2009
When sales of the Civic Hybrid started to flag, Honda introduced the Insight Hybrid earlier this year. Volkswagen: German manufacturer Volkswagen has taken an alternative route to early success in the green car race by placing the emphasis on clean diesel models, which it has been marketing in Europe since 2003. Faye Sunderland.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
And for the time being – I have two EVs in the family (until the EV1 goes back to GM in November, 2003). “What about the Honda Insight? I took the huge leap, put my money where my mouth is and just bought the damn thing. I’m in this deep now. The dealership experience: Well it sucked. No other way to put it.
Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2015
On the other hand, German observes: The tenfold increase in hybrid sales from 2003 to 2013 suggests that many of the early concerns about hybrids, such as reliability, battery life, resale value, and safety, have been successfully addressed. Hybrids also face the rising challenge of improved conventional vehicles.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 19, 2009
Money-losing Chevy Volt will stay alive even if it cant "pay the rent" Tesla CEO will refund money if theres an "Armageddon scenario" Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections? - a key Randy C. All rights reserved AutoblogGreen is a member of the Weblogs, Inc. Privacy Policy , Terms of Service , Notify AOL.
Revenge of the Electric Car
OCTOBER 25, 2008
The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.
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