Mid-Term Target and Progress in Achievement

As of the end of fiscal 2005, we improved average fuel economy by approximately 31 percent, exceeding our target of a 30 percent improvement in fuel economy by fiscal 2005 (compared with fiscal 1995).

HSM1590i Hybrid Snow Blower

To minimize engine speed relative to engine load, the speed of the HSM1590i and the opening of its throttle are regulated through a combination of electronic engine-speed control technology and Honda’s hybrid technology as well as the exchange of data between the snow blower and engine ECU. These new technologies have enabled us to provide this model with the ability (STi control) to switch between three selectable operating modes—auto mode, power mode, and manual mode—with a simple turn of a dial, allowing users to select the mode that best suits their experience level from beginners to skilled users. Compared with previous models, fuel economy is improved by approximately 22 percent when used in auto mode.