06.09.2010 Honda Business Brief - Issue 86
August 2010
1. Summary of 2010 Mid-Year CEO Speech
Full summary of 2010 Mid- Year CEO Speech can be found on the link below: http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1539-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
2. Honda demonstrates FCX Clarity at the European Youth Parliament's International Session
Honda has worked with the European Youth Parliament to support its 64th International Session, which took place in Frankfurt, Germany in early August. The members of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) got a chance to learn about Honda's environmental technology and to discuss the subject of sustainable mobility. Members of TRAN were also offered the unique opportunity to ride in the FCX Clarity, Honda's zero emission hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1550-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
3. Honda Soltec Begins Sales of New Residential-use Solar Cell Module
Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda's wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, today began sales of two new residential-use solar cell modules with maximum output of 130W and 120W respectively. The new residential-use solar cell module with maximum output of 130W achieves solar energy conversion efficiency of 11.6%*1, thanks to a new production technology; this is the highest among CIGS-based solar cells currently being sold in Japan. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1552-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
4. Honda Jazz Hybrid - Low Emissions and Practicality
The Jazz Hybrid will make its world motor show debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, further demonstrating Honda's continuing commitment to petrol-electric hybrid technology. The launch of the latest addition to the practical Jazz line-up will mark the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been available to B-segment consumers. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1558-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
5. Honda CR-Z Achieves Top Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating
The Honda CR-Z has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, following on from the success of the Honda Insight, according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP's rating scheme focuses on the vehicle's overall safety performance which gives consumers an easy to understand single score. The system considers occupant protection in frontal, side, pole and rear impacts, child protection, pedestrian protection and the availability of driver aids. The Honda CR-Z has been awarded the maximum 5-star rating. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1556-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
6. HondaJet Program Update Announced at 2010 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., has released a program update for its HondaJet advanced light jet program highlighting the milestone achievement of Power-On for its first conforming flight test aircraft. Also announced was the successful consolidation of fuselage and wing assemblies for the first static test aircraft, which will be subjected to static structural testing beginning in August. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1546-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
7. Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal 1st Quarter ended June 30, 2010
Full summary of Consolidated Financial results for the Fiscal 1st Quarter ended June 30, 2010 can be found on the link below: http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1547-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
8. ASIMO wows the crowds in celebration of Honda (UK)s School of Dreams' programme
ASIMO travelled to Swindon, England, in July as the headline act in a celebration of the success of Honda (UK)'s acclaimed ‘School of Dreams' programme. Now entering its fourth year, School of Dreams has been developed by Honda (UK) and a team of independent education experts, visiting UK schools with a series of free two-day thinking skills workshops for students and educators. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1532-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
For further information on any of the above articles, please visit the following websites:
Europe www.hondanews.eu Japan www.honda.co.jp/PR/
Or call:
Vikki Hood, Honda Motor Europe +44 (0) 7872 103576 William De Braekeleer, Honda Motor Europe +44(0) 7771 862544
CAR SALES BY COUNTRY - JULY 2010 - EUROPE
CAR SALES BY MODEL FOR JULY 2010 - EUROPE
NB: Source Honda
August 2010
1. Summary of 2010 Mid-Year CEO Speech
Full summary of 2010 Mid- Year CEO Speech can be found on the link below: http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1539-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
2. Honda demonstrates FCX Clarity at the European Youth Parliament's International Session
Honda has worked with the European Youth Parliament to support its 64th International Session, which took place in Frankfurt, Germany in early August. The members of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) got a chance to learn about Honda's environmental technology and to discuss the subject of sustainable mobility. Members of TRAN were also offered the unique opportunity to ride in the FCX Clarity, Honda's zero emission hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1550-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
3. Honda Soltec Begins Sales of New Residential-use Solar Cell Module
Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda's wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, today began sales of two new residential-use solar cell modules with maximum output of 130W and 120W respectively. The new residential-use solar cell module with maximum output of 130W achieves solar energy conversion efficiency of 11.6%*1, thanks to a new production technology; this is the highest among CIGS-based solar cells currently being sold in Japan. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1552-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
4. Honda Jazz Hybrid - Low Emissions and Practicality
The Jazz Hybrid will make its world motor show debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, further demonstrating Honda's continuing commitment to petrol-electric hybrid technology. The launch of the latest addition to the practical Jazz line-up will mark the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been available to B-segment consumers. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1558-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
5. Honda CR-Z Achieves Top Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating
The Honda CR-Z has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, following on from the success of the Honda Insight, according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP's rating scheme focuses on the vehicle's overall safety performance which gives consumers an easy to understand single score. The system considers occupant protection in frontal, side, pole and rear impacts, child protection, pedestrian protection and the availability of driver aids. The Honda CR-Z has been awarded the maximum 5-star rating. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1556-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
6. HondaJet Program Update Announced at 2010 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., has released a program update for its HondaJet advanced light jet program highlighting the milestone achievement of Power-On for its first conforming flight test aircraft. Also announced was the successful consolidation of fuselage and wing assemblies for the first static test aircraft, which will be subjected to static structural testing beginning in August. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1546-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
7. Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal 1st Quarter ended June 30, 2010
Full summary of Consolidated Financial results for the Fiscal 1st Quarter ended June 30, 2010 can be found on the link below: http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1547-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
8. ASIMO wows the crowds in celebration of Honda (UK)s School of Dreams' programme
ASIMO travelled to Swindon, England, in July as the headline act in a celebration of the success of Honda (UK)'s acclaimed ‘School of Dreams' programme. Now entering its fourth year, School of Dreams has been developed by Honda (UK) and a team of independent education experts, visiting UK schools with a series of free two-day thinking skills workshops for students and educators. http://www.hondanews.eu/en/news/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1532-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode
For further information on any of the above articles, please visit the following websites:
Europe www.hondanews.eu Japan www.honda.co.jp/PR/
Or call:
Vikki Hood, Honda Motor Europe +44 (0) 7872 103576 William De Braekeleer, Honda Motor Europe +44(0) 7771 862544
CAR SALES BY COUNTRY - JULY 2010 - EUROPE
CAR SALES BY MODEL FOR JULY 2010 - EUROPE
NB: Source Honda
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