Achieving Cleaner Exhaust Emissions
Mid-Term Target and Progress in Achievement
In fiscal 2005, we improved the exhaust emission levels in our new models, including the Wave 125i (equipped with the FI system) and Wave 100, marketed in Thailand, along with the SH 125/150, sold in Europe. Through these measures, we reduced total HC emissions to one-quarter of fiscal 1995 levels, consecutively achieving or surpassing our target of reducing total HC emissions to approximately one-third of fiscal 1995 levels, since fiscal 2000. • Transition in Total HC Emissions* as Compared with the 2005 Target Level
* Total HC emissions in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Thailand
Example
Improvement in Emission Performance of Honda’s Major Models
• SH125/150
In Europe, we released the SH 125/150 equipped with the PGM-FI system. These models became the first 2005 models to comply with the Euro III exhaust emissions standards, achieving an emissions level that is half the required level. • Cleaner Exhaust Emissions from the SH 125/150
• Gold Wing
In February 2006, we unveiled the Gold Wing in Japan as the first model to meet 2007 emissions standards and achieve a NOx emissions level that is half the required level.
Gold Wing
• Cleaner Exhaust Emissions from the Gold Wing
