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Honda’s global President and CEO, Takeo Fukui, has announced plans to bring
two of Honda’s most innovative “green” cars to market.
In a speech at the Tokyo Motor Show, Mr Fukui said a production version of
Honda’s FCX concept fuel cell car will be unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show
next month, with sales beginning in the US and Japan next year.
The FCX concept car is powered by hydrogen, emitting only water vapour
through the exhaust pipe.
Mr Fukui also revealed that a car based on the CR-Z Concept – a compact,
lightweight sportscar powered by a hybrid powertrain – would also enter
production. The stylish coupe will join Honda’s forthcoming ‘global hybrid’
family car, which is due to launch in 2009.
“The CR-Z is a model that symbolizes Honda's hybrid technology,” he said.
“The CR-Z features a dynamic yet sharp exterior design that makes people want to
get in and drive.”
“Through this model Honda demonstrates a new direction for the
next-generation hybrid sports car to enable people to enjoy sporty driving.”
The CR-Z Concept follows the Honda Remix Concept (seen at the LA Show last
year), and the Small Hybrid Sports Concept (debuted at Geneva in March) all of
which explore the potential of a compact sportscar that’s exciting to drive, but
has minimal impact on the environment.
The launch timing for a production version of the CR-Z are yet to be
announced.
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