| YEAR |
Product Development |
Corporate Activities |
| 2011 |
- Leasing of EV-neo electric motorcycle begins.
- Honda launches the new Fit Hybrid.
- The ENEPO EU9iGB, a new type of gas-powered generator, is launched.
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- Honda signs a joint implementation agreement with Saitama City for the E-KIZUNA Project.
- Trials of next-generation mobility technology begin in Kumamoto Prefecture and Saitama Prefecture.
- The Honda Green Conference is held.
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| 2010 |
CR-Z
- All-new CR-Z hybrid vehicle introduced
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Solar
Hydrogen
Station
- Honda Begin trialing a new-generation solar hydrogen station
|
| 2009 |
PCX
- All-new PCX scooter introduced in Thailand as a globally strategic model
Insight
- All-new Insight hybrid vehicle introduced
|
Hanshin
Koshien
Stadium
- Honda soltec thinfilm solar panels used in Hanshin Koshien Baseball Stadium
|
| 2008 |
- Leasing of all-new FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle begun in U.S. and Japan
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- Joint venture agreement concluded with GS Yuasa Corporation to produce lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles
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| 2007 |
FCX Clarity
- FCX Clarity released
- Next-generation
i-DTEC diesel engine
released
- Next-generation thin-film solar cells released
|
- FY2011 targets announced for environmental impact reduction in Japan product development
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| 2006 |
FFV
- 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 productionrelated CO2 emissions by 2010
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| 2005 |
Civic Hybrid
- New Honda Civic Hybrid released
FCX
- World's first delivery of a fuel cell electric vehicle to an individual customer
iGX440
- Next-generation iGX440 generator released
|
|
| 2004 |
Accord Hybrid
- Accord Hybrid released in U.S.
Dio Z4
- Dio Z4, world's first 50cc bike equipped with fuel injection, released
|
- Voluntary motorcycle recycling operations begin
- Joint project with Toyota for appropriate ASR recycling initiated
|
| 2003 |
Honda FC
STACK
- Honda FC Stack introduced
- World's first electronically controlled fuel injection system for a 4-stroke 50cc scooter introduced
Home Energy
Station
- 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
|
Thin-film solar cells at Hamamatsu Factory's Hosoe Plant |
| 2002 |
FCX
- FCX fuel cell electric vehicles delivered on the same day in U.S. and Japan
- Next-gen thin-film
solar cells introduced
|
- Experimental operation of Intelligent Community Vehicle System (ICVS) begins in Singapore
- SOC (substances of concern) guidelines established
|
| 2001 |
Civic Hybrid
- Civic Hybrid released
- I-DSI engine (23 km/liter) released
|
- Green purchasing guidelines established
- Energy-efficient Hosoe Plant at Hamamatsu Factory begins operations
|
| 2000 |
- Stream with DOHC i-VTEC engine released
|
- Green Dealer certification system established
- Zero landfill waste operations achieved at all factories in Japan
|
| 1999 |
- Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 50cc engine released
- Accord becomes first car to comply with California SULEV requirements
Insight Hybrid
- Insight hybrid released (achieves world's top fuel economy of 35 km/liter)
|
- First Honda Green Conference
- 2005 targets for motorcycle, automobile and power product fuel economy and exhaust emissions announced
|
| 1998 |
- BF series marine outboards released (complying with EPA and Japan Boating Industry Association regulations)
- VFR800FI released (Honda's first motorcycle equipped with a three-way, EURO 1–compliant catalytic converter)
|
- ISO 14001 certification earned by all factories in Japan
- Green Dealer project initiated
|
| 1997 |
Civic GX
- Civic GX natural gas vehicle released
- ZLEV technology introduced
- California ULEV-compliant vehicle released (Accord)
|
- Green Factory project initiated
- New recycling project initiated
- Honda Belgium receives ISO 14001 certification; Honda facilities worldwide working toward certification
|
| 1996 |
EV-PLUS
- EV-PLUS electric vehicle released
|
|
| 1995 |
- California LEV-compliant vehicle released (Civic)
|
|
| 1994 |
- Marine outboards (BF6/8/40) comply with European Bodensee regulations
|
- Zero use of 1,1,1 trichloroethane in manufacturing achieved
|
| 1992 |
|
- Honda Environment Statement announced
|
| 1991 |
|
- Environmental Committee founded
|
| 1988 |
VTEC
engine-equipped
Civic 3-door SIR II |
 |
|
|
| 1978 |
|
- Heating systems start using recaptured heat
|
| 1976 |
|
- Community Forests initiative begins
|
| 1973 |
- CVCC engine-equipped Civic released
|
|
| 1972 |
CVCC Civic
- CVCC technology
officially announced
|
- First particle collection equipment in Japan installed on roof of Sayama Factory (now Saitama Factory)
|
| 1971 |
|
- First activated sludge tap water processing facility in Japan installed at Hamamatsu Factory
|
| 1970 |
|
- Pollution Control Department established
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| 1966 |
|
- Air Pollution Laboratory established at Honda R&D
- Recycling of industrial water begins
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