Honda changes in turn of course and is now considering seriously the commercialization of electric vehicles. This will be an offshoot of the Jazz, prefigured by the first concept unveiled in Los Angeles.
Staunch defender of the fuel cell, Honda boarded the train from the electrical. If Americans do not qualify for the Jazz (Fit called home) in a hybrid version, they can turn in 2012 towards a fully electric version. The latter will in fact also available in Japan, but Honda does not mention Europe at the moment.
As is the case for Toyota Rav4 and Honda does not share at present no detailed specifications on the motor and batteries. Autonomy is the only figure mentioned, with a target of 160 km urban cycle LA4 EPA ...
Honda insists particularly on the operation and what opportunities to optimize the driver's autonomy. Like the CR-Z, three driving modes are available, Eco, Normal and Sport. Instrumentation furthers the concept unveiled at the Insight. It is no longer here just to grow leaves, but a true coach on board, which advises on the conduct and whether to use certain equipment such as air conditioning, to increase the autonomy ...
Liaising with the car will be virtually permanent, with the intended application for mobile phones, which allow any time to check the battery level and load, start or stop the charge, or start cooling when the vehicle is connected to the set temperature without dipping into the batteries.
