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| Honda is keenly aware of environmental concerns and employs original
e-TECH (ecology-conscious technology) in all our manufacturing processes,
from production to disposal, and in all of our other company activities
as well. We want our cars to be fun to drive, but we are also determined
that they should make minimal impact on the environment. For the good
of the planet, now and in the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment
to resolving all automobile-related environmental issues. |
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| Cleaner Factory Environments |
Thanks to our efforts to create
"green factories," Honda has been
awarded ISO14001 certification
in all of our domestic factories
and in our main production
facilities overseas. |
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| Higher Recycling Ratio |
Honda has implemented an aggressive
recycling policy throughout the vehicle
lifecycle, from design and production to
vehicle use and end-of-life disposal.
We are conducting research into materials recycling, and designing
our vehicles for easy disassembly and reduction to achieve our goal
of as close to zero waste as possible. |
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| i-VTEC, the next step in the evolution of our VTEC technology,
combines the VTEC system with VTC (continuously-variable Valve Timing
Control) to continuously regulate intake-valve timing for optimum
performance under changing engine loads. This advanced valve-control
technology combines abundant torque with excellent fuel economy and
low emissions-once thought to be mutually exclusive attributes in
an engine. A rotary-valve, variable-length intake manifold further
improves low-to-midrange torque, while at the same time augmenting
high-end power output. Exhaust emissions are further reduced with
a rear-port, dual exhaust system and a lean burn-compatible, NOx adsorption
catalytic converter. These two systems combine to help the DOHC i-VTEC
surpass Japanese government year 2000 emissions standards by a full
50% or more. And its rigid lower block construction, lower-positioned
secondary balancer, and silent-chain camshaft drive result in remarkably
quiet operation in a lighter, more compact engine. |
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| Our new-generation i-DSI, with its innovative dual-plug configuration,
delivers the ultimate in rapid, complete combustion. The two spark
plugs per cylinder are positioned next to the intake and exhaust valves.
This layout permits optimum control over ignition timing near the
intake valve, achieving complete, rapid combustion throughout the
combustion chamber. A minimum of gasoline is burned with maximum efficiency,
for peppy performance and excellent fuel economy combined. Its rear-port
exhaust system and oblique-flow catalytic converter ensure even cleaner
emissions. And innovations like a plastic intake manifold and reduced
angles between the valves contribute to a more compact combustion
chamber. Each component has been engineered for maximum performance,
in a more lightweight, compact design. |
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