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All-Wheel Drive System Real Time AWD

Honda AWD (All-Wheel Drive) optimizes distribution of driving force to all four wheels to offer more secure and enjoyable driving than standard two-wheel drive. First introduced in February 2018, the latest version of Real Time AWD takes four-wheel drive to the next level. Predicting from the driving conditions, the system precisely optimizes the distribution of front and rear driving force...

Next-Generation Electric AWD

Honda’s e:HEV original two-motor hybrid system realizes elevated levels of both environmental and driving performance, reflecting a commitment to motor and engine efficiency. The system continues to evolve as a core technology in the electrification of Honda vehicles. The next generation of e:HEV systems will further enhance environmental performance and the sophisticated and ...

Takasu Proving Ground: The Road Refines the Product

In 1990, Honda opened its Takasu Proving Ground in the town of Takasu (Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido). Located to the north of Asahikawa City, Takasu receives a lot of snowfall, even by Hokkaido standards. In winter, the cold is extreme, sometimes dropping below minus 20 degrees Celsius. Snow falls from November to April, almost half the year. Takasu was chosen as the site for a ...

Tochigi Proving Ground: The Road Decides the Product

A proving ground is a testing facility where vehicles under development are put through extensive tests to fine-tune the technologies and the vehicles themselves prior to mass production. The actual vehicles are driven within faithfully recreated real-world environments and tested under harsh conditions to check basic running, turning and stopping performance. Results ...

Environmental Testing Facilities (1): Fine-Tuning Honda Products in Extreme Environments

Honda vehicles are driven in various regions all over the world. In some places, the temperature drops below minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter. Some areas reach altitudes above 3,000 meters. On-location field testing to confirm that vehicles perform as intended is essential for ensuring that Honda users can feel reassured about driving in such harsh environments. However, it t

Environmental Testing Facilities (2): Fine-Tuning Honda Products in Extreme Environments

Honda vehicles are driven even in extremely cold climates and regions where the heat can be intense. To enable users to drive safely and with peace of mind in such places, Honda needs to make sure its vehicles will perform. Recreating the conditions of harsh usage environments in its test facilities, Honda carries out tests to determine whether electric vehicle batteries perfor