“Earth Dreams Technology” is a next generation set of technological advancements which greatly enhance both driving performance and fuel efficiency at a high level, using as its base advanced environmental technologies to pursue the joy of driving unique to Honda. It is a series of measures in which efficiency of internal combustion components including engine, and transmission, as well as electric-powered motor technology, is further improved.
Through its implementation first in the mini-vehicle N BOX and gradually onto other vehicle models, Honda aims to achieve top-of-industry fuel efficiency for every category within three years, while simultaneously setting a timeline of 2020 to reduce by 30% CO2 emissions for all products sold worldwide, relative to emission figures for 2000.
Inspiration of the “Earth Dreams Technology” name: “Earth Dreams Technology” is an expression for a set of technologies which takes into account both our need to protect the environment and our desire to provide a joy of driving.
Key features of “Earth Dreams Technology”
| 1. | A gasoline engine which realizes top level driving performance and fuel efficiency. |
| 2. | A compact diesel engine which realizes the world’s lightest body*, top-of-class* acceleration performance and fuel efficiency. |
| 3. | CVT which combines at a high level the fun of driving and fuel efficiency. |
| 4. | A two-motor hybrid system which realizes top-of-industry efficiency*. |
| 5. | A high-efficiency, high output electric SH-AWD hybrid system which combines superior driving and environmental performance. |
| 6. | A compact, high efficiency electric powertrain for EVs. |
* Honda internal research (as of November 30, 2011)
Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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