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"Honda uses Blue Energy batteries ( a JV between Honda and GS Yuasa). The Blue Energy EHW5 battery cell has a 78.6 Wh/kg Energy Density which is not close to the Chevy Volt Battery Pack Energy Density of 101 Wh/kg)."
Contrary to what's said, according to Japanese web site, Honda uses Panasonic battery in Clarity PHEV BEV.
Honda partners with CATL on Li-ion EV batteries; 56 GWh by 2027
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a cooperation agreement with Honda Motor in Tokyo to cooperate formally to develop electric vehicles for the future market. Under the agreement, CATL will become Honda’s partner in the field of lithium-ion EV batteries. CATL will guara...
Honda CR-V now has higher mpg than Mazda CX-5 2.0L auto
15 CR-V FWD 27 /34 city /hwy
AWD 26 /33
15 CX-5 2.0 auto FWD 26 /32
AWD 25 /31
Job well done Honda!
Major refresh on 2015 Honda CR-V with new Earth Dreams powertrain provides fuel economy gain of up to 12%
2015 Honda CR-V. Click to enlarge. Honda has given its 2015 CR-V compact SUV, which launched in US dealerships on 1 October, the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in the 17-year history of the model. The 2015 CR-V offers a new direct-injected Earth Dreams Technology i-VTEC engine and...
I don't understand why everyone believes carbon emission of 129g/km under Euro testing would be equivalent to 42mpg under EPA.
Check the carbon emission of BMW's 3 hybrid and 5 hybrid under Euro testing - I guess the EPA rating for this Q80 wouldn't be far above 30mpg(U.S.).
Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy
Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is e...
Don't put blind faith on those published F.E. figures, they are pretty much meaningless, especially when some automakers choose to "game" the test: Exhibit A: Hyundai was forced to revised downward it's published EPA mileages; Hyundai suffered another black eye when the F.E. for the 2015 Sonata was found inflated in S. Korea. Ford Motor also have to reduce its over-optimistic fuel rating for its C-Max hybrid in the U.S.
Over in Europe, BBC reported that automakers "manipulated" emission/F.E. test:
'Slick tyres are pumped hard to reduce rolling resistance. Brakes are adjusted, or at times even disconnected, to reduce friction. Cracks between body panels and windows are taped up to reduce air resistance. Sometimes they even remove the wing mirrors.
For carmakers, preparing for compulsory fuel efficiency and emissions tests has become a race in its own right, as they set out to make themselves look as clean and as frugal as possible.
"It's lots and lots of small tweaks," according to Greg Archer, clean vehicles manager with pressure group Transport & Environment.
"And they all add up." '
http://bbc.com/news/business-21759258
A closer look at the basics of Volkswagen Group’s important new 2.0L diesel MDB engine
The EA288 2.0-liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. Click to enlarge. The Volkswagen Group’s new 2.0-liter TDI diesel (EA288) will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel mode...
" Tier 2 Bin 2 requirements are only slightly less stringent than the CARB LEVIII-SULEV20 requirements"
Really? Is this serious???
AFAIK, to come up with an affordable solution meeting the CARB LEV III- SULEV 20 requirement is a serious challenge to many engineers.
Cummins progressing toward ATLAS Tier 2 Bin 2 fuel-efficient diesel for light-duty pickups
In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post). Tier 2 Bin 2 requirements are only slightly less string...
1. The time for debuting the Mazda6 diesel was the second half of 2013. As reported here by USA Today in Sept 2013, the introduction of Mazda6 diesel was delayed to late spring of 2014. [http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/09/12/mazda-delay-diesel-mazda6-late-spring/2807063/]
2. May be Mazda will realize, like some other Japanese automakers, that it is almost impossible to meet the demand of U.S. emission requirement without urea treatment or other catalyst.
Mazda delaying SKYACTIV-D diesel launch in North America; further tuning of fuel economy and performance required
Mazda North American Operations is delaying the introduction of its SKYACTIV-D diesel engine (earlier post) in North America from the original targeted Spring 2014. Mazda said that the although the SKYACTIV-D can meet emission regulation requirements without the use of a NOx after-treatment sys...
@Nick,
In the first graphic, there is an analysis of using the BEV in both the UK and France.
Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV
Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. The EV footprint (Fluence Z.E.) is shown with both UK and French grid mixes. Click to enlarge. Renault recently made public the findings of an internal study, published first in O...
Bloomberg:
'Ford’s hybrids were “absolutely developed and calibrated to provide a strong EPA number'
In other words, Ford hybrids won't perform as good in Real life. Ouch.
Ford tweaking calibrations to boost on-road fuel economy for MY2013 hybrids
Ford is boosting the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles in the US and Canada. Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hyb...
A five-speed manual transmission .... with
"up to 34 mpg highway"
Isn't the standard of a "Green" car a bit... watered down???
Fiat introduces 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo
Fiat 500 Turbo. Click to enlarge. At the Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California, Fiat introduced the new 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo, equipped with a 135 hp (101 kW) 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, sport-tuned suspension, track-proven brakes, dynamic exterior design and sport-styled interior. ...
1) The Honda Fit EV lease includes collision coverage throw in by Honda. Neither Nissan Leaf nor regular Honda Fit include that.
2) It's said that leasees of Honda Fit EV are entitled to the $2,500 California rebate. Of course, it won't be available to regular Honda Fit leasees.
Honda delivers first Fit EV to California customer
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., delivered the first all-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV to a couple in Southern California. The 2013 Honda Fit EV carries a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, and a consumption rating of 29 kWh per 1...
Furthermore, it seems the leasees of Fit EVs are entitled to the $2,500 California rebate, which does not look like pocket change to me.
2013 Honda Fit EV begins leasing 20 July in California and Oregon for $389/month
Fit EV. Click to enlarge. The battery-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV (earlier post) will be available for lease beginning 20 July 2012, with a three-year lease price of $389 per month. The Fit EV received the highest fuel-efficiency rating given yet by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...
It actually looks like the Honda Fit EV is $20 - $30 less per month than a Volt to me (considering the collision coverage throw-in by Honda), NOT more.
2013 Honda Fit EV begins leasing 20 July in California and Oregon for $389/month
Fit EV. Click to enlarge. The battery-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV (earlier post) will be available for lease beginning 20 July 2012, with a three-year lease price of $389 per month. The Fit EV received the highest fuel-efficiency rating given yet by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...
Just to put it in perspective [and why GM's spin doctor tried to hide the 'figures' from the public]:
"From January to May 2012, around 2,300 Opel/Vauxhall Amperas have been registered in total Europe... there were in Jan-Mar 982, in April 499 and in May 803 registered Amperas.”
Opel says Ampera was Europe’s best-selling passenger electric-drive vehicle in May
The extended-range electric vehicle Ampera is Europe’s Nº1 passenger electric-drive vehicle with more than 20% market share, according to Opel sales figures from May 2012. Especially in markets with governmental incentives like the Netherlands we have performed very well. —Enno Fuchs, Opel’s ...
@kelly:
My bet is the Fit EV will have FMC by 2014. Thus Honda is testing the market and sees what 'actual' customers want, and incorporates them into the next generation BEV.
2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet
The 2013 Honda Fit EV (earlier post) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. The FIT EV’s fuel con...
I beg to ask:
Where does the hydrogen for this "hydrogen rotary engine EV range extender" come from???
It's always a matter of chicken and egg...
Mazda to use hydrogen rotary engine for EV range extender
Mazda Motor Corp. will use its hydrogen-fueled rotary engine technology (earlier post) as a range extender for an electric vehicle it plans to start leasing next year, according to Mazda President Takashi Yamanouchi as reported in The Nikkei. In 2009, Mazda began commercial leasing of the Maz...
Unfortunately, it is rumored that it is killed by Audi, fearing low market acceptance and high cost.
And GCC missed this.
Audi introducing electric 1+1 urban concept at Frankfurt with support for wireless charging; more detail on electric A2 concept
Audi urban concept with support for wireless charging. Click to enlarge. Audi is introducing a 1+1 urban concept technology study for urban and metropolitan areas. The electric-powered show car has four wheels, combines elements of a racecar, a roadster, a fun car and a city car, and weighs ...
Unfortunately, it is rumored that it is killed by Audi, fearing low market acceptance.
And GCC missed this.
Audi introducing electric A2 concept at Frankfurt
Audi released a teaser for its upcoming introduction of the A2 concept, featuring an electric-only powertrain, as a technical study at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt later this month. Sketch of the A2 concept. Click to enlarge. The Audi A2 concept has a flat interior floorbo...
According to TTAC:
Registered vehicles (non kei car) sales in May 2012
Toyota 113,891 (incl. Lexus)
Honda 31,576
Total vehicles sales (incl. kei car)
Toyota 117,387 (incl. kei car)
Honda 57,923
Hybrid car sales estimated:
Toyota 54k
Honda 14.5k
Percentage of hybrid sales in registered vehicles:
Toyota 46%
Honda 46%
Note: There are no hybrids in kei car, AFAIK.
19.7% of new cars sold in May 2012 in Japan were hybrids; Prius and Aqua dominate
Integrity Exports. 19.7% of new cars sold in Japan in May 2012 were hybrid cars, up 11 percentage points from last year. The liftback Prius led the field with 20,789 units sold, closely followed by Aqua (Prius C overseas) with 20,091 units sold. Looking at the different manufacturers, hybrid ...
Didn't Toyota just raise the prices of 2012 Camry?
19.7% of new cars sold in May 2012 in Japan were hybrids; Prius and Aqua dominate
Integrity Exports. 19.7% of new cars sold in Japan in May 2012 were hybrid cars, up 11 percentage points from last year. The liftback Prius led the field with 20,789 units sold, closely followed by Aqua (Prius C overseas) with 20,091 units sold. Looking at the different manufacturers, hybrid ...
"Honda's top selling subcompact car as an EV
with Focus Electric room,
MINI E performance,
Tesla Roadster efficiency,
Coda range,
LEAF price.
The bar rises. You kind of have to pay attention."
2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet
The 2013 Honda Fit EV (earlier post) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. The FIT EV’s fuel con...
@DaveR:
Such conspiracy theory....
Isn't this the 'official' EPA rating, just like those for the LEAF?
2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet
The 2013 Honda Fit EV (earlier post) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. The FIT EV’s fuel con...
Acording to Bloomberg news, automakers in China "disclose the number of vehicles sold to Chinese dealers -- instead of consumers", furthermore, it reported that inventory at dealers is piling up!
Ford China sells record number of passenger cars in May, up 23%
Ford’s China passenger car joint venture, Changan Ford Mazda Automotive Ltd. (CFMA) posted record sales of 34,550 wholesale Ford-brand cars in May 2012, a 23% increase compared to May 2011. Results were driven by the popularity of the new Focus, with almost 13,000 units sold. Ford China sold ...
@Davemart: It depends on how large the BEV market will be in the next couple of years. We have already seen that GM over-estimated sales potential of Volt. We'll see how many Leafs are selling next year when production is transferred to N. Am.
According to the USA Today:
Explaining the limited availability, Honda says the Fit EV is aimed to perfect the components and that it is a forerunner, says Honda spokeswoman Angie Nucci, of "our mass production EV in a few short years."
Says Nucci: "When Honda sells a vehicle, we need to assure its use and utility no matter where a customer might take the vehicle. All EVs have limitations and we want to make sure we understand how our customers address those limitations."
2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet
The 2013 Honda Fit EV (earlier post) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. The FIT EV’s fuel con...
"In 2011, Ford sold a record 121,000 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engines when F-150 began offering an EcoBoost option. "
I think Ford said ecobosst V6 F-150 are selling as well as those V-8???
Ford’s Cleveland Engine Plant starts 3rd shift to meet demand for EcoBoost V6 engines
Ford has added a third shift at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 to meet demand for 3.5-liter EcoBoost and 3.7-liter V6 engines. Introduced in 2009 on the Ford Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKS, EcoBoost technology combines direct injection and turbocharging. The EcoBoost solution has been popular with ...
Well, which would you believe? The U. S. gov't or Wikipedia?
According to CIA The World factbook:
"The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world, with a per capita GDP of $48,100 ..."
Honda to introduce three hybrids to China market this year, local production of EVs
With two weeks to go until the opening of the Beijing International Auto Show, Hond Motor (China) Investment outlined its mid-term business strategy for China, covering both the Honda and Acura brands. Overall, Honda will introduce more than 10 new and full-model-change Honda models during the ...
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