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Honda and Komatsu Announces Joint Development to Electrify Komatsu Micro Excavator PC01 Powered by Honda Swappable Batteries
Honda Motor and Komatsu today signed a basic agreement and begun joint development to electrify Komatsu micro excavator PC01- world’s smallest riding excavator powered by Honda Mobile Power Pack (The micro excavator is a collective product name for the Komatsu PC01, PC05 and PC09 mini excavator models). Honda Motor and Komatsu have been at the…
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Casio Announces EDIFICE Honda Racing Limited Edition Inspired by the Legendary Honda RC162 Motorcycle
Casio announced today the release of the EQS-930HR, the 5th collaboration model with Honda Racing in the EDIFICE line of high-performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of Speed and Intelligence. Honda Racing refers to the motor sports activities that Honda Motor pursues around the world. The collaboration between Honda Racing and EDIFICE,…
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Casio Announces New G-SHOCK Model Made in Collaboration with HondaJet
Casio announced today the release of a new addition to its GRAVITYMASTER series of aviation concept watches -the GWR-B1000HJ inspired by the design of the advanced light business jet HondaJet Elite. The HondaJet Elite is the world’s most-delivered light business jet in its class. The new Casio collaboration model is designed under the direct supervision…
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Honda Motors gets nod from California to run self-driving cars
The State of California is racing ahead in the field of self-driving car technology. State officials approved Honda’s permit to take the company’s self-driving fleet on the streets. Honda joins Google and Volkswagen AG to hit the Californian streets with cars that could drive themselves. Other companies that have already received approvals include BMW AG,…
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Honda’s Walking Assist is set to reduce walking rehabilitation time significantly
Honda has released a much needed solution for those recovering from accidents and disabilities, to help them get onto their feet sooner. The Honda Walking Assist supports the rehabilitation of walking and aspires to make its way to most significant hospitals soon. It employs the inverted pendulum model, a two-legged walking theory, to aid patients…
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An airbag for smartphones could be Honda’s next big idea
We are used to being overly surprised by Honda. Their uncanny knack to pull of something really inspiring and brilliant is pretty much commonplace in the minds of those who desire novelty. A video of an airbag, specially designed to protect cellphones from impacts and more. Called the Case N, the airbag is looks like…
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Honda introduces FCEV Concept at Los Angeles Motor Show, claims a range to 300 miles
Remember the Honda FCX Clarity? The hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle created ripples in the motoring world when it was first introduced back in 2008. But it suffered from its own share of issues and thanks to massive the improvements in electric vehicle technology over the past years, hydrogen fuel-cell technology which was once considered a…
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Honda introduces micro-sized dual-seater EV, MC-Beta, ahead of Tokyo Motor Show
It might look strikingly similar to Renault Twizy, but it’s the new micro-sized EV named ‘MC-Beta’ unveiled today by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announced as a concept back in 2010, a drivable prototype version of the MC last shown off last year. The cute little short-distance commuter measures 2495 × 1280 × 1545mm (L ×…
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Honda gives a glimpse at the future with automatic driverless valet parking system
I don’t find it comfortable to hand over my cars to valet parking agents and I am pretty sure many you go through the same horror. I cringe with pain when the valet guy slams the door and vanishes with my car. But Honda’s automatic driverless valet parking system, which is currently in prototype phase,…
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2014 Honda Fit Hybrid becomes Japan’s most efficient HEV, thanks to all new i-DCD technology
Honda has officially released pictures of the all new face-lifted Honda Fit (also known as Jazz in some markets) and also details on the completely re-engineered new Fit Hybrid headed for Japan. The current generation Fit hybrid is cheaper to build but loses out on poor fuel economy. Honda claims the new Hybrid system will…
