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Value To America

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:56:00 GMT

Honda has deep roots in America and a long history of contributing to the U.S. economy through U.S. manufacturing, sales, R&D and finance, with cumulative capital investment of more than $12.3 billion, since the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., as Honda 's first overseas subsidiary in 1959. The company also makes positive contributions to society and quality of life through its pioneering efforts to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance vehicle and pedestrian saf...

Green Factory / Green Building

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT

In addition to its ongoing efforts to improve the environmental performance of its automobile, motorcycle and power equipment products, Honda is working to reduce the environmental impact of its factories and other work facilities through its "Green Factories" and "Green Buildings" initiatives. This includes increasing energy efficiency, reducing waste and enhancing recycling activities. Through its "Green Purchasing" program, Honda also encourages and supports activities by its more than 600 No...

Honda R&D Creating New Value In The U.S.

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (HRA) is responsible for creating advanced products and technologies that provide new value to Honda and Acura customers. Established in Southern California in 1975 as Honda Research California to conduct local market research and design, HRA today has the capability of "complete product creation" – developing all-new vehicles starting from market and technology research and design-styling through engineering design, prototype fabrication and testing, local parts pr...

Safety

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:12:00 GMT

Honda has a long history of leadership in the development and application of advanced technologies and designs to enhance the safety of all road users, including automobile occupants, motorcycle riders, and pedestrians. The company operates two of the world's most sophisticated crash test facilities and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety. This commitment to safety is based on Honda's goal of being a comp...

Environmental Technology

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:12:00 GMT

Based on its vision of "Blue Skies for our Children," Honda is working to help advance technologies that can address society's environmental and energy concerns through a comprehensive 'portfolio' approach that involves both advanced powertrain and energy technologies for the near and longer term. This portfolio approach encompasses more fuel-efficient gasoline-powered vehicles, including the expanded deployment of affordable hybrids and the development of viable alternatives to petroleum, inclu...

Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle Technology

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:01:00 GMT

Based on its vision of "Blue Skies for our Children," Honda has worked for more than thirty years at reducing the environmental impact of the automobile, including industry-leading efforts to advance the hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) - a technology that Honda believes holds the ultimate promise for a clean and sustainable transportation future. As always, Honda has sought to apply its latest technology in real-world settings and to exceed customers' expectations for performance, qua...