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What is the History Behind Honda Cars? : New honda 2010

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

What is the History Behind Honda Cars?  
by Amy E Nutt

 

Headquartered in Japan, the Honda Company has had a long and successful history of making quality cars. The Honda Technology Research Institute Company is the 6th largest automobile manufacturer in the world and the biggest engine-builder in the world. Each year, Honda builds more than 14 million internal combustion engines. The company builds automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, scooters, robots, jets and jet engines, ATV, water craft, electrical generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment, mountain bikes, and aeronautical technologies.

 

In October 1946, Soichiro Honda established the Honda Technical Research Institute in Hamamatsu, Japan. The goal was to develop and build small 2-cycle motorbike engines. Two years later, Honda Motor Company, Ltd. was created. Honda’s first US storefront opened in 1959 in Los Angeles.

Honda’s first production automobile was the T360 mini pick-up truck. The first production car from Honda was the S500 sports car.

Chronological highlights of the history of behind Honda cars as reported by world.honda.com include:

1963Honda’s first sports car (S500) and light truck (T360) released. 1966Sales and export of S800 begin. 1967Front-wheel-drive minicar, N360, released. 1968Export of N360 and N600 begin.

1971Life minicar released.

1972Civic released.

1976Accord CVCC (1600cc) released.

1978Prelude released.

1981City released. 1985Today minicar and Legend released. Quint Integra released.

1986 Honda expanded into the luxury automobile market with the creation of the Acura brand

1989Accord Inspire released.

1990NSX sports car released. 1992Worldwide automobile production reaches 20 million units. 1994Odyssey released.

1995Worldwide Civic production reaches 10 million units. CR-V sports utility vehicle released. Worldwide automobile production reaches 30 million units.

1996Step WGN (Wagon) released. 1999Honda S2000 sports car released. Lagreat Canadian-made minivan released. Insight hybrid released.

2000Life Almas, first minicar with features for the physically challenged, released. Stream minivan released.

2001Fit released. Civic Hybrid released.

2003Honda becomes first Japanese automaker to produce 10 million cars in the U. S. New Odyssey released.

2005Ridgeline next-generation truck released in U.S. American Honda Motor begins sales of Phill, the first home refueling appliance for natural gas vehicles. Leasing of FCX fuel cell vehicle for home use begins. Worldwide sales of Honda hybrid vehicles reached 100,000.

2006Zest unveiled. Performance of next-generation fuel-cell car FCX Concept demonstrated.

2007Crossroad released.

In August 2008, Honda surpassed Chrysler as the 4th largest automobile manufacturer in the United States. Currently, Honda is the second largest manufacturer in Japan behind Toyota and ahead of Nissan.

Honda increased global production in September 2008 to meet demand for small cars in the U.S. and emerging markets. Due to the current global crisis, the company is now rearranging U.S. production to keep operations functioning, while building fewer minivans and sport utility vehicles.

Honda introduced the second-generation Insight in its home nation of Japan in February 2009. The U.S. market received the new Insight in April 2009. Honda expects to sell 200,000 of the vehicles each year, with half of those sales in the United States. Since 2002, Honda has been selling the Honda Civic Hybrid (2003 model) in the US market. It was followed by the Honda Accord Hybrid.

The history of Honda Cars has been filled with many achievements. With the current economic slow down, Honda is making necessary adjustments to its business structure to ensure its future success.

Will Hydrogen Cars Replace Hybrid Cars? :New honda cars 2009 review

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Will Hydrogen Cars Replace Hybrid Cars?
by Wendy Gorman

Wouldn’t you just know it, just as the Hybrid Car begins to make its presence felt as the saviour of tomorrows motorist (and the world) along comes another young pretender to the throne - The hydrogen fuelled car. Some people say that hydrogen cars will have pure refeshment water on tap. We shall see, in theory it could happen with a Hydrogen Car but they are way behind the Hybrid Car in their development program and forecasting is impossible. Hydrogen cars do however, have the potential to be better cars than Hybrid Cars in several ways so we need to compare their known characteristics.
Hydrogen cars use a chemical reaction rather than a burning process for motive power
Conventional cars burn fossil fuel and Hybrid Cars use smaller amounts of the same fuel to charge their batteries. Hydrogen Cars do not use fossil fuel at all. Instead Hydrogen Cars depend upon a chemical reaction between Hydrogen and Oxygen that produces a lot of energy plus pure water residue - a completely pollution free process. Hence the earlier reference to water on tap in Hydrogen cars. It is not possible for Hybrid Cars to achieve the same thing without breaking the Laws of Chemistry.
The reaction process in Hydrogen Cars produces up to three times the energy output from the equivalent gasoline based process in conventional and hybrid cars.
Hydrogen fuel burns both hotter and faster than fossil based fuel and is therefore much more efficient. In theory therefore it should be possible to design Hydrogen Cars that canreach incredible speeds with as yet unrealised acceleration compared to Hybrid Cars. There is simply no way that Hybid Cars, dependent as they are (in all their forms) on battery power, will be able to compete on this level.
The question arises “Is the hydrogen car concept for real?
Many people believe that Hybrid Cars reflect reality much more than Hydrogen Cars do. Hybrid Cars exist on our roads now and have already cut pollution emmissions by some 30% to 50%. Why then do we need to indulge in a possible flight of fancy such as the Hydrogen Car by investing vast sums of money to try to achieve the impossible?
The Hydrogen used in Hydrogen Cars is defined as a fuel carrier. It is not considered to be a fuel source in itself.
Indeed, it is hoped by some proponents of this type of fuel process, that in the future it will be possible to produce hydrogen with the use of such sources as wind power and other renewable energy sources.That means that hydrogen has to be produced from other sources. And people are hoping that hydrogen will be able to be produced from things such as wind power or other types of renewable sources. Right now, it looks like all we have is natural gas. That is the most efficient way to get hydrogen. And if that’s the case, then there’s no need to make hydrogen cars. Hybrid cars already cut down on how much gas people use. Who needs hydrogen cars that may end up costing us more in natural gas?
It will be hard create a lot of stations to fuel hydrogen cars
People are saying there is an overwhelming amount of challenges when it comes to creating the multitudes of hydrogen fueling stations that would be needed if millions of people suddenly started owning hydrogen cars. Hybrid cars use gas. And we already have gas stations.
But president Bush has made it clear that he wants hydrogen cars to be on the roads in significant numbers by the year 2020. So it seems that those who oppose hydrogen cars might just have to hold their breath and see if hydrogen cars actually live up to the lofty promises people associate with them. If they don’t live up to their promises, people will probably start running back to hybrid cars in droves. And that’s not too bad. Hybrid cars or hydrogen cars, one of them is going to get us to cleaner air.

Honda Hydrogen Car - A Step in the Right Direction : New Honda Hydrogen Car review

Sunday, December 21st, 2008
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Honda Hydrogen Car - A Step in the Right Direction
by Michael Cooper

In November of 2007, Honda announced its next generation eco-friendly vehicle, the Honda FCX Clarity. Unlike many of the other eco-friendly cars such as hybrids and other hydrogen cars, the FCX Clarity hydrogen car uses what is called a fuel cell. A fuel cell is a device that creates electricity from the fuel, in this case hydrogen. The Honda V Flow fuel cell is a revolutionary breakthrough that generates enough electricity to power a real world car. The fuel cell combines hydrogen from the fuel tank with oxygen in the air to produce two things: electricity and water. That is correct; water is the only byproduct of the Honda FCX Clarity! This amazing system allows the Honda FCX Clarity to be ranked as what is known as a ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle). It has absolutely no harmful emissions of any sort. The wheels are driven by a quiet, compact electric motor that draws power from the fuel cell and from the lithium-ion (Lion) battery that like a gas hybrid is also charged when braking and driving downhill. Comparative Gas Mileage There is no direct way to compare gas mileage as hydrogen is a compressed gas and is measured in kilograms of fuel weight. The tank holds 4.1kg of fuel (about 9 pounds) which is enough to give the car a range of 280 miles. Miles per gallon is calculated using the GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent) which determines the comparative energy used to move the car. Miles Per Gallon (GGE) - City: 79 - Highway: 68 - Combined: 74 Miles Per Kilogram - City: 77 - Highway: 67 - Combined: 72 Yes, you read that correctly; Miles per Kilogram. Since the fuel storage is measured in kilograms MPK will be an increasingly common method of measuring your mileage as hydrogen powered cars become more common. The Honda FCX Clarity drives just like any other Honda, with on exception, it has virtually no engine noise. With its super quiet engine it has ample pick-up and produces 134 horsepower, more than enough to move its light, aerodynamic frame around the road. The vehicle also sports a lot of Honda’s upcoming features and technology with a very advanced, yet comfortable and convenient interior. Honda plans to produce a limited of the 2008 FCX Clarity models and offer them on lease at $600/month. They are available in southern California in areas near pre-existing hydrogen refueling stations. Honda has also created a Hydrogen Dealer Network where the cars are to be sold and serviced.

Buying a Car? - GO Hybrid! Go Green! : New honda hybrid engine green cars review 2008

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Buying a Car? - GO Hybrid! Go Green!  
by Benedict Smythe

With Fuel Costs on the rise, filling a 17 gallon SUV gas tank can be a nightmare. Even worse, that full tank may not even last you the whole day. And the quick burning of gas fuel contributes to harmful car emissions that negatively affect the environment. But, instead of lamenting over your losses, why not consider an alternative? Hybrid cars are a great answer to the rising costs of fuel. They are very efficient and environmentally friendly as well.

What Makes a Car a Hybrid?

Essentially, a hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that runs on two different fuel sources. A great example would be a sailboat that runs on rowing as well as electric power. Hybrid cars on the other hand run on both fuel and electricity. It then allows the car to run longer on lesser fuel. That makes the hybrid car an environmentally and wallet friendly vehicle.

Hybrid Cars and the Environment

Other than consuming lesser fuel, hybrid cars also generates lesser amounts of harmful car emissions compared to other vehicles. Here are a few ways that Hybrid cars save on fuel.

SUFFICIENT BATTERIES - The secondary power source of Hybrid cars are the batteries. Hybrid car batteries are capable of saving and reusing energy. It works similarly to electric cars, sans the plug, making it more convenient.

GASOLINE/ DIESEL CHOKE - regular cars use up a lot of gasoline when the engines continue running even when the car is at a standstill. Hybrid cars supplement that. They are designed to shut off the gasoline or diesel engine when it is not moving. During this time, the car relies on the power provided by the battery. A decrease in fuel use also means a decrease in car emissions.

Top Hybrid Cars in the Market Today

Hybrid cars are all the rage today because not only are they fuel efficient, they do the environment good too. The top three hybrid cars available today are as follows.

TOYOTA PRIUS - The Prius has been in the market for nearly a decade. Such longevity can only attest to the quality of the vehicle. It is the best car if you want to save money. This little beauty can run for miles and miles and still have a gallon or two to spare. The great thing about the Prius is that its manufacturers have made it functional as well. Unlike other hybrid models, the Prius comes with a spacious cargo hatch. It is also one of the most affordable hybrids in the market today.

SATURN VUE GREEN LINE - It may not be considered as a full hybrid, but the Saturn Vue Green Line can certainly hold off on fuel use. And, if you are looking for an SUV and save money on fuel at the same time, then this is the hybrid car for you. The only problem with this SUV hybrid is that it’s doesn’t have a 4-wheel drive option.

HONDA CIVIC HYBRID - The Honda Civic is one most recognizable car in the world. That is why it’s such a treat that the company has come up with a hybrid version. The Civic Hybrid can run up to 54% longer on a full tank of gas compared to a regular car. Not bad. As an added bonus, the Civic Hybrid is also a great car to drive.

They laughed when I said One Day Cars Would Run On Water : New honda water hybrid cars 2009-2010

Sunday, July 27th, 2008
They laughed when I said One Day Cars Would Run On Water  
by Michael Arcand

Many years ago I remarked to my friends during one of our chatting sessions- “One day cars will run on water”. I can still remember how they all laughed at me as if I was crazy. Among them was someone who knew so much about the mechanics of a car and how it works. He was the one that laughed the loudest and took time to explain to us, especially me, how it wasn’t possible for cars to EVER run on water, even 30% water.
I wish I could see his face right now while demonstrating the water car technology to him. For the rest of my friends who were there that day that I still contact, they are so filled with shame for ever laughing at me that day.
If you know anyone that has also doubted the workability of the water car technology, tell them that not only is it now workable but anyone can make it work from the comfort of their home.
That’s right. The water car technology can be made workable by just about anyone, who has access to the right information and the right devices needed.
How exactly this water car technology works?
This water car technology is the use of simple technology of putting together of home-made devices that use a little electricity out of your car’s battery to separate water into a gas called HHO (2 Hydrogen + 1 Oxygen). HHO, also known as Hydrogen*Oxygen, or Hydroxy, burns beautifully and by so doing provides TONS of energy.
And the most remarkable beauty is that this pound for pound HHO gas is even much more potent than gasoline. In fact 3 times more potent than gasoline.
To get started, learn more about how this works and how you too can do it yourself on your car. With the power of the Internet you can find this information for free. When you arm yourself with this information you will be amazed at how easy it can be to make this water car technology work for you.

Finding High Gas Mileage Cars For Fuel Efficiency : New honda hybrid Gas Mileage review 2008-2009

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Finding High Gas Mileage Cars For Fuel Efficiency  
by Dean Forster

 

If it seems that you keep pumping gas into your car, it may be time to find something that is more fuel efficient while providing you with the best ride to other places. Finding high gas mileage cars is your first step towards adding into fuel efficiency and can provide you with an alternative for being on the road. Knowing what to look for with the characteristics of the cars and finding those that are rated at the top will allow you to get a better turn on the road you are on.One of the easiest ways to find high gas mileage cars is to check in with those who are monitoring and rating the makes and models of each car. This is done by the environmental protection agency, also known as the EPA, and includes a complete list of the cars makes and models, the years they come out, how many miles per gallon they get and whether they will be fuel efficient or not. If you want to go off of a complete list, this is the best place to start in order to get the correct knowledge.

Other knowledge bases that will carry the same type of information are found through ratings with options such as the ten most efficient cars that are on the market. When you read these, you should keep in mind that the ratings are often based off of personal comparisons or experience. You will also want to note that these ratings do not add in additional types of cars, such as hybrid vehicles or alternative vehicles that may be able to provide more to the economy.

Another way to look into the best mileage cars is to look into the way that the cars are built. The first characteristic within this will be the number of cylinders that are in the car. For smaller cars, finding something with a 3 or 4 cylinders will most likely be more efficient in the gas mileage that it is able to use. For larger cars, a six cylinder car will be more effective in allowing you to drive in the right way because of the way that it is built around this specific feature.

The characteristics with the build will also be effected by the way that the car switches into the different gears. Many will say that having a manual or automatic car will sometimes switch whether the car is more fuel efficient or not. This is because the manual cars will have more control of when you switch, allowing for some fuel to be saved when you are switching from the different gears. Keeping in mind the characteristics that you can add in order to keep your car fuel efficient is another way to allow your wheels to save you money while driving.

Knowing your options is always the first turn of the key towards igniting the right vehicle and will allow you the capacity to stay on the road with your options. Finding high gas mileage cars is your first step towards investigating the right vehicles and knowing what will work the best in order to save from the rises in fuel and the need to continue to drive forward.

How Do Hydrogen Fuel Systems Work :New car Hydrogen Fuel review 2009

Monday, July 21st, 2008

How Do Hydrogen Fuel Systems Work
by Daniel Millions

Alternative sources of fuel are of interest not only to high class research firms but also to the average consumer. Rising gas prices have forced everyone, save the extravagantly rich, to make sacrifices and find new ways to power their vehicles. The widespread desire to save on gas has led to the increased purchasing of hybrid and electric cars.
For those that do not have the ability to switch vehicles, improving current transportation’s efficiency is the only option left. To date, the most effective way to drastically increase gas mileage is to install a hydrogen fuel system, which employs only water to function.
Hydrogen is created through the electrolysis of water. Electricity is taken from the car battery and used as the catalyst to stimulate electrolysis. The hydrogen created burns much more cleanly than regular fuel and increases the efficiency of gasoline. Only about twenty percent of the energy released by burning gas goes in to moving a vehicle; the other eighty percent is lost to heat and other energy forms. A water system enables the engine to harness more usable power. When people think of alternative fuels, gasoline is never on the list. However, if the fuel could be made to work at nearly one hundred percent efficiency, there would be no oil crisis.
The benefits of installing a hydrogen fuel system in to your vehicle are numerous and significant. Improved gas mileage is the first and most obvious advantage. Helping the environment is vital as well, as a destroyed ecosystem is harmful to everything, including humans. Your engine will last a lot longer, as water is consistently rejuvenating to it. Minuscule amounts of water need to be used; in fact, you can use the same liter of water for months, as water contains thousands of times more energy than oil. Finally, one will notice a considerable decrease in noise and an increase in driving smoothness, which are signs of how excellent the water system really is.
Initial costs for constructing and installing a system vary, depending on whether you purchase a conversion kit and/or pay a mechanic to perform the installation for you. At the lowest level, conversions can run as low as one hundred and fifty dollars. Of course, the fuel for the system, water, does not cost any money at all. Installation is safe and does not void a vehicle’s warranty, and a water fuel system can be removed at any time for any reason. One usually saves more than they spent after only a few months of water fuel utilization.
Like with any innovation, there are critics of using water for fuel. Some say that the process violates the laws of physics; that because energy in equals energy out, there is no way consuming water could yield any positive results. Recall that the ultimate purpose of a water system is to increase the efficiency of gasoline. Water cannot be used for fuel alone; it needs to be paired with gasoline.
In any case, it is clear that hydrogen fuel systems are effective, as hundreds of thousands of people have already invested in conversion kits. In fact, it is predicted that within the next decade, a majority of vehicles will come standard with some kind of water fuel system, thus easing many countries dependence on oil.

 

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Best Gas Mileage Vehicles - Reaching Your Destination At An Unbeatable Price : New Gas hybrid automobile 2009

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Best Gas Mileage Vehicles - Reaching Your Destination At An Unbeatable Price  
by Dean Forster

 

 
In recent years, everyone is looking for ways to save on fuel and to make sure that they are able to still reach their destinations without having to spend the extra prices. One of the ways in which many consumers are considering the changes in gas prices is to look into the best gas mileage vehicles. By finding the vehicles that are the most efficient, individuals can also find ways to make sure that they reach all of their destinations without burning too much fuel.Typically, newer makes and models will be included with the lists of the best gas mileage vehicles. The newer the vehicle is, the more likely it will save on gas. In relation to this, certain types of vehicles, such as economical cars, will get better mileage than something such as a truck or SUV. This is because the difference in size causes a need to send more fuel to the engine at a faster pace. The differences in size, make and the year in which the vehicle is made, will show a difference in the best or worst make and how this is affecting the economy.

The best way to find the makes, models and designs that will fit you best is to begin researching the options that will allow you to look into the right types of cars. There are several places which will include the best and most economical cars, all which are provided to help build a more fuel efficient economy. In the reports, you should be able to find the make, model, engine size, cylinders, transmission type, city and highway mileage and estimated annual fuel costs. Not only does this add into the best mileage for vehicles, but other options that are related to this will also play into the acceleration of different types of cars. Specifically, the makes and models that are now being offered don’t just include the lists of makes that work best, but also the newer and more innovative ways in which cars are being offered to the community. There are a variety of options that are now allowing cars to run in a different way, all which are being used in relation to the current fuel economy and demands to have different options presented in order to have the correct transportation available.

One of the vehicles that are expected to get some of the best gas mileage are hybrid makes. Typically, these will include a combination of running on electricity with fuel, allowing an exchange between the two and getting up to 80 miles per gallon. There are also options such as cars that are up to 40% hydro efficient, meaning that they can run with water as a part of the gas, exchanging each of the minerals for better options in keeping the car running.

No matter how you want to approach keeping a car that gets better gas, you can find options that are for sale and are ready to be driven. Finding the best gas mileage vehicles will provide you with the capacity to keep the rubber to the road while being able to keep your fuel at a lower rate.

Running a Car on Water : New honda cars 2008 - 2009 review

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Running a Car on Water  
by Darrell Rondo

 

The idea of running a hybrid car is something that isn’t realistic to many Americans. Many feel they simply cannot afford to buy a hybrid or don’t want to be inconvenienced any further due to fuel prices. Some have turned to turning their cars into hybrids themselves, and this trend is growing.The first step you should take is checking out a guide written by a professional in this field. Some are written by amateurs or are unclear so do your due diligence. You then need to get the parts which will run you between $100 and $200. For such an inexpensive system you may wonder why many people haven’t converted to the hybrid “water for gas” system yet. For one, there is a lot of propaganda and skepticism floating around about this system which is diluting the facts.

Anyone that can follow instructions can turn their car into a water powered vehicle. It is that simple. You have to install system in your vehicle that will use electricity to split water into gas. It does this by forcing the H20 to separate into HHO (hydrogen gas). Using hydrogen gas and gasoline will cut down on the costs of running your vehicle. Your vehicle also emits less gas into the environment, and you can get a tax break for driving a hybrid.

Any type of automobile can be converted to the water for gas system. Again, you can do this yourself but if you want a mechanic could easily do this for you. In the event that you do not like the system, you can always remove it from your vehicle. There are no lasting effects from using hydrogen to power your vehicle. If you want to save on gas costs, get more miles per gallon, and help the environment, you should check out this system. It is cost effective, easy to implement, and a very low risk for something that can impact your costs on gasoline greatly.

Water for Gas: Should You Try it? : New honda new hybrid gas cars 2008

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Water for Gas: Should You Try it?  
by Dale Arthur

 

You can save money at the pump in a various amount of ways. For one, you can buy a hybrid such a Honda Prius for $38,000. If that isn’t an attractive option don’t fret, there are still options for you.Besides, a lot of people don’t like the body style of hybrid cars. You could also drive less than usual. A lot of Americans are already doing this, cutting out summer trips and running errands less and less. If you work far from your home this may not be an option for you though as you have to get to work someway. Other options include walking, skateboarding, biking, or catching a bus.

However, would you consider making an inexpensive modification to your current car in order to save $100’s of dollars a year on gas? Well you can, using the water for gas system to turn your vehicle to a hydrogen hybrid. Here is why you should consider powering your car with water and gas:

· Increase your gas mileage two or three times · More efficient fuel performance · Better for the environment ��” less gas emission · Better on your engine · More bang for your buck · Tax deduction for driving a hybrid vehicle · Get more miles a gallon · Spend less money on gas!

It is not difficult at all to run your car on the water for gas system. You can find a lot of information on water for gas online; many people have been posting success with this system getting many more miles per gallon and saving hundreds of dollars a month.

The system is actually one that has been around for a while. Basically, electricity from the car battery is used to transform the water from H20 into the gas form HHO. The gas is then used in combination with gasoline to power the vehicle. There are several water for gas systems you can buy online. They can be installed easily in your home or with a mechanic’s help if you would like



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