News tagged with honda motor

Japan's Honda unveils futuristic unicyle (w/ Video)

It looks a bit like a plastic figure of eight, and its Japanese designers say it could revolutionise the way we get around, in total comfort and without breaking a sweat.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (18) | comments 12

Honda unveils zero-emission electric scooter

Japan's Honda Motor on Tuesday unveiled its latest electric scooter, saying it initially plans to target domestic business customers such as pizza delivery services.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 13, 2010 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (18) | comments 12

New robot 'steered by human thought': Honda

Japan's Honda said Tuesday it had developed a robot steered by human thought, thanks to a helmet-like device that measures a person's brain activity and sends signals to the machine.

Electronics / Robotics

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (14) | comments 5

Honda will recycle rare-earth metals from batteries

(Phys.org) -- Honda Motor Co. this week made news with its announcement of a recycling breakthrough. The car maker, which manufactures hybrid vehicles, will start recycling rare-earth metals from the nickel-metal ...

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 19, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (10) | comments 6 | with audio podcast report

Honda shows smarter robot, helps in nuclear crisis (Update, w/ video)

Honda's human-shaped robot can now run faster, balance itself on uneven surfaces, hop on one foot and pour a drink. Some of its technology may even be used to help out with clean-up operations at the stricken ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (11) | comments 9

Forget Segway: Honda introduces new UNI-CUB personal mobility device (w/ Video)

Honda Motor today unveiled the new UNI-CUB personal mobility device. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, UNI-CUB offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created May 15, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (10) | comments 27 | with audio podcast

Honda beats Toyota to a sporty hybrid for US market

Honda unveiled a sporty new hybrid vehicle that will land in US showrooms this summer -- at least two years ahead of a similar prototype introduced by rival Toyota.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 12, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (10) | comments 5

Obama unveils new car efficiency standards

US President Barack Obama on Friday unveiled a new deal with automakers on fuel economy standards that he said would be a crucial step towards reducing US dependence on foreign oil.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 29, 2011 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (8) | comments 8

Panasonic breaks into robotics with medical robot

(AP) -- Panasonic Corp. said Tuesday has developed a medical robot that dispenses drugs to patients, the Japanese electronics giant's first step into robotics.

Electronics / Robotics

created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Honda to Begin Sales of Two More Hybrid Models in 2010

Honda Motor announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sporty hybrid model in February 2010 and Fit Hybrid before the end of 2010.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 13, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Honda natural gas car wins LA green prize

The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas was named Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show on Thursday, beating finalists including European, US and other Asian carmakers. ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 22

Honda says to open bio-ethanol research centre

Japan's Honda Motor Co., seeking a boost in the race to build greener automobiles, said Thursday it would open a research centre to develop and produce bio-ethanol fuel from non-edible plant matter.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1