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Honda is to launch an accessible hybrid car to allow more people around the world to adopt this motoring technology which reduces global car emissions. Going on sale early next year, Honda expects to sell 200,000 units globally of the new car annually.
The company will further accelerate hybrid sales by introducing a sporty hybrid based on its CR-Z, Civic Hybrid and the addition of a Jazz Hybrid model. With all four of these models, Honda expects combined annual sales of its hybrid models to reach 500,000 units.
The car will be a convenient and compact 5-door/5-passenger size with an exterior design that employs the concept of the FCX Clarity. Production costs will be significantly reduced with the new electronic control unit and battery made lighter and more compact. A thinner motor is also being produced in an improved manufacturing facility at Honda's Suzuka plant. With a completely new platform, Honda is to re-position the hybrid control unit and battery which will be located underneath the cargo space. Various technologies are also to be incorporated including a function to assist more fuel efficient driving in practical driving, so that customers can actually experience the excellent fuel efficiency of this vehicle.
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