AutoTechnology Special: Honda Hybrids

Honda vehicles are designed to be fun to drive and to have the lowest possible environmental impact. The Honda Hybrid, which is the subject of this special issue of AutoTechnology, is a convincing demonstration of Honda's approach. The AutoTechnology team has worked closely with the engineers involved to make the technology comprehensible to our global readers with an interest in the subject.

Contents

• The Motive Behind Hybrid Development
• The Beginning of Hybrid Development
• The Insight - Honda's First Hybrid Electric Vehicle
• Interview: Producing Environmentally Friendly Vehicles
  Motoatsu Shiraishi, President, Honda R&D Co. Ltd.
• The Civic Hybrid - Concept and Outline
• Honda Active and Passive Safety Systems
• The Integrated Motor Assist
• 3-stage i-VTEC Engine Technology
• The Electric Motor
• The Development of the Intelligent Power Unit
• The New Continuously Variable Transmission
• The Regenerative Brake System
• Honda Civic Hybrid Technical Data
• Honda Accord Hybrid
• The Widespread Use of Hybrid Technologies
• The Honda FCX Vehicles
• Future Challenges

To request a copy of this Special Issue contact:

Kelly Williams
+44 (0) 20 7299 6630