http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8272373/site/newsweek/

Nicely packaged article about Honda's mentality in the marketplace, especially from an engineering / FE / environmental standpoint.

For those of you who think "ok, PR propaganda" - this is certainly not the first time *I'm* hearing of this stuff, but this article is more accessible to many, and thus, may make for interesting reading. FWIW, it helps explain why I'm a repeat customer, an advocate for, and a stockholder of this company.

Mods: Feel free to relocate if needed. Thx.

Mark

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My hybrid automobiles:

Current:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (CVT, w/o Nav)
Magnetic Pearl / Blue - 008661, born 12/28/05
Mods: Neck pillows, Garmin C330 Nav, Draw-tite 1.25" hitch (for bikes, not towing!), Pioneer Inno XM receiver via Aux jack, OEM mud flaps, more to come!

Hypermiler status on 3/12/06 @ 3077mi.

Previous:
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (5AT/Navi)
Desert Mist / Ivory - 001254
Retired 1/21/06 - LMPG 34.1

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A good read, thanks G&B.

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Hi GreenAndBlue:

___That was an excellent article on FE and the high level corporate decisions necessary to achieve it. Funny thing is that the lead engineer of the MDX (Charlie Baker) originally came from GM. The Honda Ridgeline was also designed by a former GM truck engineer who goes by the name of Gary Flint. Crafting a pickup: Ex-GM engineer designed Ridgeline the Honda way

___Did you see the common thread?

___Given the article you linked has quite a bit to do with the MDX design, what did you think with your week behind the wheel

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net

Honda has the best fleet fuel economy of any auto maker. Detractors might say it's because they were very late making trucks and SUVs but Honda's management is just uncomfortable making vehicles that are not fuel efficient (see article below). Honda has always wanted to make the mos fuel efficient vehicles for that class even when gas was cheap. They are kind of frustrated that while they have a higher fleet mpg and the most hybrid choices, Toyota is getting the publicity. My take on that is Toyota markets their hybrids better.

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I'd say kudos to Honda for two reasons: developing and pursuing the IMA technology, and also for theri corporate fuel economy mantra. Honda deserves a lot of credit for only minimally jumping on the SUV bandwagon, and then in a reasonably responsible way (CRV, MDX). In my view Honda stands out for being a company that does not sell non-commercial vehicles with more than 6 cylinders. Kudos for that! I think Toyota could match Hondas corporate fuel economy, if they gave up all engines with more than 6 cylinders.
Anyway, thanks for the interesting post/link!

Sorry, Smilin' Bob...but I beat ya by a couple of days...

http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/n...ophy.2603.html

In fact, I owe Xcel a reply to his post, and will do that now (now that summer's here, I find myself out-n-about more often...sorry...

Mark

Sometimes we could all use a little less

My hybrid automobiles:

Current:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (CVT, w/o Nav)
Magnetic Pearl / Blue - 008661, born 12/28/05
Mods: Neck pillows, Garmin C330 Nav, Draw-tite 1.25" hitch (for bikes, not towing!), Pioneer Inno XM receiver via Aux jack, OEM mud flaps, more to come!

Hypermiler status on 3/12/06 @ 3077mi.

Previous:
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (5AT/Navi)
Desert Mist / Ivory - 001254
Retired 1/21/06 - LMPG 34.1

New to the site ? Have a question ?
'Search' is your friend - there's a good chance someone has asked / answered your question already, so give it a try!

Sorry about the repost - maybe I better take more Enzyte.


Maybe this could be merged into your original thread.

60.3mpg lifetime - 71mpg in winter months

Best Run >
www.cleanmpg.com

"fanatic" is what the lazy call the dedicated

Yep, I've seen that done before (I was in the same position you are), but only a mod can do it...so we'll let them do the magic

I agree w/ you...let's get this in one thread and continue discussion there (MGBGT's post deserves response, for example

Mark

Sometimes we could all use a little less

My hybrid automobiles:

Current:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (CVT, w/o Nav)
Magnetic Pearl / Blue - 008661, born 12/28/05
Mods: Neck pillows, Garmin C330 Nav, Draw-tite 1.25" hitch (for bikes, not towing!), Pioneer Inno XM receiver via Aux jack, OEM mud flaps, more to come!

Hypermiler status on 3/12/06 @ 3077mi.

Previous:
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (5AT/Navi)
Desert Mist / Ivory - 001254
Retired 1/21/06 - LMPG 34.1

New to the site ? Have a question ?
'Search' is your friend - there's a good chance someone has asked / answered your question already, so give it a try!

i have to agree with greenandblue

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