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Product Development |
Corporate Activities |
| 2007 |
FCX Clarity released |
FY2011 targets announced for environmental impact reduction in Japan |
| Next-generation i-DTEC diesel engine released |
| Next-generation thin-film solar cells released |
| 2006 |
Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) released in Brazil |
Incorporation of Honda Soltec |
| Joint development of technology announced for the production of ethanol
from inedible plant biomass (partner: RITE) |
| Global targets announced for reduction of all product- and production related
CO2 emissions by 2010 |
| 2005 |
New Honda Civic Hybrid released |
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| World’s first delivery of a fuel cell vehicle to an individual customer |
| Next-generation iGX440 generator released |
| 2004 |
Accord Hybrid released in U.S. |
Voluntary motorcycle recycling operations begin |
| DioZ4, world’s first 50cc bike equipped with fuel injection, released |
Joint project with Toyota for appropriate ASR recycling initiated |
| 2003 |
Honda FC Stack introduced |
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| World’s first electronically controlled fuel injection system for a 4-stroke
50cc scooter introduced |
| Home Energy Station pilot project begins |
| VCM-equipped Inspire released in Japan |
| World’s first delivery of a fuel cell vehicle to a private corporation |
| i-CTDI diesel engine released |
| Home cogeneration system introduced |
| 2002 |
FCX fuel cell vehicles delivered on the same day in U.S. and Japan |
Experimental operation of Intelligent Community Vehicle System (ICVS) begins in Singapore |
| Next-gen thin-film solar cells introduced |
Substances of concern guidelines established |
| 2001 |
Civic Hybrid released |
Green purchasing guidelines established |
| I-DSI engine (23 km/liter) released |
Energy efficient Hosoe Plant at Hamamatsu Factory begins operations |
| 2000 |
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 50cc engine released |
Green Dealer certification system established |
| Stream with DOHC i-VTEC engine released |
Zero landfill waste operations achieved at all factories in Japan |
| 1999 |
Accord becomes first car to comply with California SULEV requirements |
First Honda Green Conference |
| Hybrid Insight released (achieves world’s top fuel economy of 35km/liter) |
2005 targets for motorcycle, automobile and power product fuel economy
and exhaust emissions announced |
| Civic GX natural gas vehicle released |
| 1998 |
BF series marine outboards released (complying with EPA and Japan Boating Industry Association regulations) |
ISO 14001 certification earned by all factories in Japan |
| VFR800FI released (Honda’s first motorcycle equipped with a three-way, EURO 1–compliant catalytic converter) |
Green Dealer project initiated |
| 1997 |
ZLEV technology introduced |
Green Factory project initiated |
| EV-PLUS electric vehicle released |
New recycling project initiated |
| California ULEV-compliant vehicle released (Accord) |
Honda Belgium receives ISO 14001 certification; Honda facilities worldwide
working toward certification |
| 1995 |
California LEV-compliant vehicle released (Civic) |
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| 1994 |
Marine outboards (BF6/8/40) comply with European Bodensee regulations |
Zero use of 1,1,1 trichloroethane in manufacturing achieved |
| 1992 |
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Honda Environment Statement announced |
| 1991 |
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Environmental Committee founded |
| 1989 |
VTEC engine introduced |
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| 1978 |
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Heating systems start using recaptured heat |
| 1976 |
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Community Forests initiative begins |
| 1973 |
CVCC engine-equipped Civic released |
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| 1972 |
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Particle collection equipment installed on roof of Sayama Factory (now
Saitama Factory) (first in Japan) |
| 1971 |
CVCC engine released |
Activated sludge tap water processing facility installed at Hamamatsu
Factory (first in Japan) |
| 1970 |
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Pollution Control Department established |
| 1966 |
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Air Pollution Laboratory established at Honda R&D |
| Recycling of industrial water begins |
