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Acura introduces three new vehicles at Detroit show; two hybrid powertrains

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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., Acura ILX Concept. liter inline 4-cylinder engine; a high-performance model with a 2.4-liter

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2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid on sale in April; 3-motor sport hybrid system

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Taking full advantage of the immediate, high-torque performance of its three powerful electric motors, along with the always-on capabilities of electric torque vectoring, the three-row MDX Sport Hybrid substantially expands dynamic performance and fuel efficiency. Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

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Honda to offer three hybrid systems; new fuel cell vehicles for US, Japan, Europe in 2015

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Improvements in motor output and battery performance, coupled with a newly developed transmission will help to extend the zero emission electric driving range. liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine producing 137 hp (102 kW) at 6200 rpm, teamed with a 124 kW electric motor. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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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. Twin-Turbocharged V6 Engine. With a displacement of 3.5

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

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Honda is often known as the world’s largest maker of internal combustion engines—more than 14 million of them a year. It sells those engines in a variety of containers, from home generators and lawn mowers to ATVs and automobiles. None of those were battery-electric vehicles, however. Both were purely compliance cars.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program. Source: Honda North America. Click to enlarge. We work every day on these issues. Expansion of Honda “Green Dealer” Program.

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Event: 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show

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It could be mild hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric or hydrogen-fueled electric. The 2024 LAAS had a mix of these, but also numerous vehicles powered by a more traditional internal combustion engine (ICE). Standard engine will be a turbocharged 1.5-liter liter VTEC four.