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Honda is engaged in the research and development of advanced environmental and energy technologies, seeking to introduce them as quickly as possible to benefit customers. This gallery presents next-generation technologies that Honda is developing over the long term, as well as those Honda has implemented on currently available products
Verification testing of next-generation personal mobility products
Honda began a new challenge in 2010: the verification testing of next-generation personal mobility products in Japan and the US. The testing program is to be conducted using electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and electric scooters and carts featuring electromotive technologies, along with solar power generation and other sustainable energy sources. It will explore future forms of personal mobility and their potential for CO2 emissions reduction applying Honda's distinctive, comprehensive approach.
Based on the results of this testing program, Honda will seek to further advance the electromotive technologies used in its personal mobility products while leveraging the strengths of its solar panels, cogeneration units, and other energy-generating products to work with customers toward the creation of an low-carbon lifestyle based on total energy management that brings households and communities together.
In addition to Japan and the US, Honda will conduct a similar program in China.
- Combining excellent fuel economy with compact, lightweight packaging, advanced fuel cell electric vehicle FCX Clarity is available for lease in the US and Japan.
- Honda begins experimental operation of next-generation solar home hydrogen station.
- Honda unveils the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
- Honda begins leasing the EV-neo electric scooter, the use of which produces 60 percent less CO2 emissions than the use of a gasoline engine scooter in the same class.
- Honda adds next-generation plug-in hybrids to its lineup with a view to accelerating the popularization of hybrid vehicles.
- Honda expands its lineup of hybrid vehicles featuring Honda’s original IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system.
- Using its advanced Variable Cylinder Management system, Honda enhances the performance and fuel economy of its gasoline engine automobiles.
- In Europe, Honda launches the Accord and Accord Tourer equipped with the i-DTEC clean diesel engine.
- Honda develops a flexible-fuel automobile capable of using a mixture of gasoline and ethanol in any proportion.
- In Brazil, Honda begins sales of the world’s first motorcycles with flexible-fuel technology.
- Honda codevelops and conducts feasibility research on ethanol production technology that utilizes soft-biomass, a renewable plant-derived resource.
- Honda will begin sales of Ultra-clean Civic Natural Gas, previously known as Civic GX in USA.
- Sales begin in Japan, the US and Europe of an energy-saving compact household gas engine cogeneration unit developed by Honda.
- Honda develops, manufactures and sells next-generation non-silicon thin film solar cells.
- Featuring exceptional environmental performance, compact jet HondaJet proceeds rapidly toward full commercialization.
