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Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
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11-20-2008, 10:35 AM
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Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
Driver feedback system designed for fun and economy
MarketWatch - November 19, 2008
Consumers can use all the help they can get! -- Ed.
LOS ANGELES, Nov 19, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that a new interactive, driver-focused fuel economy enhancement technology named the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist(TM)) will debut on the new Honda Insight in spring 2009.
The Honda Insight Concept, making its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, provides a strong indication of the design and styling of the all-new gasoline-electric hybrid model from Honda.
Eco Assist combines multiple functions: the driver-activated ECON mode that optimizes control of the continuously variable transmission, engine and related powertrain components to conserve fuel; and a feedback function that uses speedometer background color to provide real-time guidance on environmentally responsible driving. An economy scoring function further provides feedback about current driving techniques, as well as feedback on cumulative, long-term driving style.
"Hybrid drivers enjoy trying to get the most fuel economy from their vehicles," said Dan Bonawitz, vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The visual nature of Eco Assist is intended to help drivers improve their efficient driving skills by making the hybrid experience more... [Read More]
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11-20-2008, 12:50 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
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Activated by a green "ECON" button on the instrument panel, ECON mode optimizes control of the transmission, engine and other powertrain elements to conserve fuel. ECON mode also adjusts air conditioner operation, increases the potential for engaging the idle stop feature sooner and increases battery charging during regenerative braking.
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Why would you ever turn that off? Shouldn't that ALWAYS be on?
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11-20-2008, 01:13 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
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Why would you ever turn that off? Shouldn't that ALWAYS be on?
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Good question. It will be interesting to see just what affects efficiency the most. Perhaps this is finally the reduction in assist affinity so many of us have been clamoring for??
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11-20-2008, 01:54 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
Nice press release. I can't wait to see more of the new Insight in action!
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11-20-2008, 01:58 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
I'll almost be tempted to leave the SGii in the other car. Nah, a plethora of information can't hurt.
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11-20-2008, 04:19 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
Maybe it's like a factory-issue CalPod?  |
11-20-2008, 08:16 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
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11-20-2008, 08:28 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
I want one! (drool)
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11-20-2008, 08:29 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
Boy this thing is going to put fun back into driving!!! Should be a very interesting Auto. Good going Honda,H
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11-20-2008, 08:39 PM
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Re: Honda Insight to Introduce Ecological Drive Assist System in Spring 2009
Must be late and my eyes are tired - but is the top of the steering wheel removed to allow a pic of dash?
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