Honda Reveals Details On New Hybrid Model
Honda will be revealing their new hybrid model during the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Honda’s CEO – Takeo Fukui – stated during an interview that the new model will be similar to the FCX Clarity – a hydrogen fuel cell model. It is not uncommon for many hybrid cars to run off of the lithium ion batteries (like the FCX) – but Honda is taking a different tack.
They have decided to use nickel metal hydride technology in the new hyrbid alongside an engine that has been based off of the engine from the Civic. This engine will be lighter and smaller and will be programmed with new electronics.
While Honda is remaining elusive about what nameplate it will be given they have stated that the price tag will be lower than the Civic Hybrid. This new hybrid will spark up some much needed competition between Honda and Toyota and spark an all new hybrid war – which we are looking forward to.