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. Diameter: 8 meters • Blades: 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades • Max rpm ? HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Fan Specifications.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2015
Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The theme was the original tagline for the Acura brand, a guiding force behind the development of the original NSX and a critical component of its launch. NSX at the reveal. Click to enlarge.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 6, 2024
The 2024 Acura Integra Type S is, on paper, the commuting enthusiast's dream car. An optional carbon-fiber spoiler added $950 and 19-inch copper wheels cost $2,186. Pros Honda/Acura has really dialed in the handling here -- it's smooth yet sharp. A few materials were more "Honda" than "Acura".
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 28, 2015
Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this past January ( earlier post ), and now has provided more technical detail on the high-performance hybrid sports car and its new Sport Hybrid-AWD power unit. —Ted Klaus, Acura NSX Global Development Leader.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 12, 2015
Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6. Ford will return to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar ( earlier post ) to compete in the LM GTE Pro class, commemorating the 50 th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory.
Green Car Congress
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. pounds (22 kilograms) lighter.
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 31, 2024
Acura Performance EV Concept Future Acura EV? Acura revealed the Performance EV Concept. With a teardrop cabin, this SUV gives a hint at the styling direction for what Acura calls its “electrified future.” This isn’t the first EV from Acura, the premium division at Honda.
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