New Hondas
U3-X Personal Mobility PrototypeFeb 21, 2012
With U3-X Honda rethinks the concept of personal mobility, providing the rider with freedom of movement in any direction forward, backward, sideways and diagonally by simply leaning slightly in the desired direction. The lightweight and compact one-wheeled device also features a foldable seat and retractable footrests. A lithium-ion battery pack provides power for up to one-hour of use and can be recharged by plugging in to a conventional household or office 120-volt power outlet. Weighing roughly 22 pounds, U3-X uses an advanced Honda proprietary balance-control system which derives from its research into human walking dynamics for the development of the ASIMO bi-pedal humanoid robot. To realize full freedom of movement in all directions, the U3-X also employs the worlds first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System) which utilizes a series of concentrically mounted wheels a larger, forward and backward moving inner wheel and a series of smaller sideways moving outer wheels. Diagonal motion is achieved when both forward and sideways moving wheels operate in tandem. In addition, the compact size and one-wheel-drive design of U3-X was intended to provide user-friendly and pedestrian-friendly operation with low-mounted foot pedals that make it easy for the rider to reach the ground, and a seat height that places the rider at approximately the same eye-level as other people.
Casey Stoner on 2012 Honda 1000cc MotoGP PrototypeFeb 20, 2012
Casey Stoner testing the 2012 Honda prototype, a 1000cc version that will be allowed in MotoGP for the 2012 Championship.
Supercharged Honda CR-Z MUGEN in actionFeb 20, 2012
Watch the prototype Honda CR-Z MUGEN, developed in conjunction with MUGEN Euro, make its first appearance on the road. Performance figures already look promising for this supercharged Honda CR-Z, as early tests with a prototype car based on a standard CR-Z and a mid-tune engine giving 0-60mph times around that of the Civic Type R.
All-New HONDA NSX CONCEPT to Be Revealed at 2012 Geneva Motor ShowFeb 20, 2012
www.youcar.tv Honda today revealed its 2012 Geneva Motor Show line-up with 2 Sports Car Concepts, a prototype of the European CR-V as well as the debut of the all-new 1.6 Diesel engine all appearing on the Honda stand. Highlighting the design and technology direction for Honda's next generation supercar, the NSX Concept features a V6 mid-mounted engine and will employ a range of new technologies including the innovative Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel DriveTM) hybrid system. The Honda EV-STER, an electric rear wheel drive two-seater open sports car, features dynamic and innovative styling with excellent environmental performance will also make its European debut at the show. Honda will also present the European CR-V Prototype, a preview model highlighting the exterior styling direction of the all-new fourth generation European Honda CR-V, set to go on sale in Autumn 2012.
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2012 Honda NSX Concept [HD] (Option Auto News)Feb 21, 2012
Honda today revealed its 2012 Geneva Motor Show line-up with 2 Sports Car Concepts, a prototype of the European CR-V as well as the debut of the all-new 1.6 Diesel engine all appearing on the Honda stand. Honda NSX Concept The stunning Honda NSX Concept will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Highlighting the design and technology direction for Honda's next generation supercar, the NSX Concept features a V6 mid-mounted engine and will employ a range of new technologies including the innovative Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel DriveTM) hybrid system. It is expected to go on sale within the next three years. EV-STER Further underlining Honda's aim of developing sporty, exciting products, the Honda EV-STER will also make its European debut at the show. The EV-STER, an electric rear wheel drive two-seater open sports car, features dynamic and innovative styling and excellent environmental performance. Honda will also present the European CR-V Prototype, a preview model highlighting the exterior styling direction of the all-new fourth generation European Honda CR-V, which is set to go on sale in Autumn 2012. Compared to the previous generation, the model takes on a more aggressive stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability, while the lower front bumper design now integrates more smoothly into the fascia for improved aerodynamics. Earth Dreams ...
Honda Concept SnowmobileFeb 21, 2012
An all electric powered snowmobile weighing in at under 100kg. Students degree project, check out www.huskydesign.co.uk
2012 Acura NSX Concept Clip (2012 detroit auto show)Feb 12, 2012
American Honda unveils New NSX Concept at 2012 Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS) American Honda today unveiled the new NSX Concept, highlighting the design and technology direction for the next-generation supercar. Badged as an Acura in the US, the new NSX, which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio but is developed for true sports driving enthusiasts throughout the world. The dynamically-styled NSX Concept gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from Honda. Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new technologies, including an innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system. Speaking at the Detroit Motor Show, Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd, who led the development of Honda's first NSX supercar, explained the values of the new NSX, "Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency. In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities." While most supercars opt for brute force delivered from a large engine, the NSX Concept champions the true racing philosophy of an extremely favourable power-to-weight ratio. Utilizing a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, the new hybrid all-wheel ...
2011 Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept (New Pictures)Feb 01, 2012
A new concept from Honda. -Info- Mugen of Japan has built a Honda CR-Z Mugen RR design concept to demonstrate Mugen's capabilities in terms of function, style, performance and agility. The Honda CR-Z Mugen RR was produced by M-TEC in Japan for show purposes only and there are currently no plans for further production. The Honda CR-Z Mugen RR has been created with many bespoke prototype parts, several of which are created in carbon fibre, including the bonnet, passenger doors and rear tailgate. Other features unique to the car include a full length carbon-fibre underbody, a twin central-exit exhaust, vented front bumpers and race-developed suspension. Orange 4-piston monobloc brake calipers and forged 18-inch alloy wheels both complement the vibrant Valencia Orange Pearl exterior paint work. Inside the car, the seats are clad in Mugen-branded colour-coded leather/Alcantara. The addition of a race-developed information screen has the ability to record chassis and engine data as well as housing a Satellite navigation and audio system. This high tech kit will monitor the car over two laps to "learn" a circuit and then record lap data and vehicle tracking using GPS. The design concept was unveiled for its world debut at the beginning of July 2011 in the Moving Motor Show area at Goodwood Festival of Speed and complements the high-performance Honda CR-Z Mugen, which was designed and built by Mugen Euro based in the UK.
Honda P4 - ASIMO Prototype (1998-99)Dec 18, 2011
This is a rare clip featuring Honda's P4 - the fourth full-size humanoid robot prototype they built. It wasn't displayed until years later, though it appeared on PBS's special "Beyond Human". More info: www.plasticpals.com
2013 Acura RDX Prototype -- 2012 Detroit Auto ShowFeb 21, 2012
The new RDX, Acura's twist on the latest Honda CR-V, debuted at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. They've taken the base car, dressed it in a designer frock and now, like a cocky mom at a post-natal class, they reckon their baby's more "elegant, refined and sophisticated." And they might even be right. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. Complete 2012 Detroit Auto Show Coverage: www.insideline.com More Info: Prices Info: www.edmunds.com Twitter twitter.com Edmunds.com twitter.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com
Project Honda PCX : Flooded Concept Prototype Version IDec 24, 2011
Project Honda PCX : Flooded Concept Prototype Version I (ผลปรากฎว่า ลงน้ำได้ น้ำไม่เข้ากรองอากาศและท่อไอเสีย) แต่... !!! ไม่สามารถขี่ในน้ำได้อย่างที่ตั้งใจไว้ เพราะ PCX ใช้ระบบระบายความร้อนแบบหม้อน้ำ และมีการติดตั้งพัดลม Hydraulic เอาไว้ทำลมดูด เพื่อระบายความร้อนให้กับแผงหม้อน้ำ ไอ้พัดลมตัวนี้ เวลาอยู่ในน้ำมันจะมีแรงต้านอย่างมาก ทำให้ไม่สามารถหมุนได้ พอพัดลมหยุดหมุน เครื่องจะดับทันที ! ตรงนี้ผมมีสองสมมุติฐาน 1. พัดลมตัวนี้เป็นพัดลมไฟฟ้า และมี Sensor ตรวจวัดการทำงาน พอพัดลมหยุด กล่องเลยตัดเพื่อป้องกันความเสียหาย 2. พัดลมตัวนี้เป็นพัดลม hydraulic ต่อตรงกับข้อเหวี่ยง พอลงน้ำ มีแรงต้านของน้ำมาต้าน ทำให้กำลังของเครื่องยนต์ไม่พอสู้กับแรงต้านของน้ำ เครื่องเลยดับ เท่าที่สอบถามช่างของ Honda พัดลมตัวนี้อยู่หลังแผงหม้อน้ำ และไม่สามารถถอดได้ เพราะจะทำให้ขดลวดไหม้ (ขดลวงอะไรว่ะ ???) เอาเป็นว่าขอเวลาทำการบ้านเพิ่มก่อนครับ ถ้าเป็น Dream หรือ Wave ป่านนี้วิ่งไปไหนต่อไหนแล้ว - -"
► Acura RDX PrototypeFeb 06, 2012
www.youcar.tv Shown as a prototype version of the 2013 RDX, the second generation of Acura's five-passenger crossover SUV will up the ante with a new approach to achieving both advanced performance and fuel efficiency via a new engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system. The 2013 RDX, scheduled to launch in Spring 2012, will have as standard equipment a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 273 horsepower— 33 more than the outgoing model. For even higher performance and improved fuel economy, the RDX makes use of a 6-speed automatic transmission with a new lock-up torque converter. The RDX also gets a new, lighter all-wheel-drive system that provides the required performance and safety with increased efficiency. With anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, front-wheel-drive models of the 2013 RDX are expected to offer the best fuel economy of any gasoline-powered luxury SUV in its class. The RDX exterior incorporates a sleek, more aerodynamically efficient body, evolving RDX from a sporty, compact SUV to a more formal look with a longer, sculpted hood and styling that is more elegant and sophisticated to match the Acura philosophy of timeless, beautiful design. Chassis updates include a longer wheelbase and wider track, all-new Amplitude Reactive Dampers, and a new motion adaptive electronic power steering system. Inside the 2013 RDX, new sweeping shapes, matte surface trim, and generous use of leather combine to give the ...
new Honda prototype dh bike 2010 testFeb 20, 2012
test riding and taking a look at the new honda prototype dh bike, in morzine, france.
Forza Motorsport 4: Traffic at Road Atlanta (Feat. Level 5 Motorsport Lola-Honda #33)Feb 11, 2012
My first atempt at re-creating the traffic at Road Atlanta during the Petit Le Mans in Forza. Featured most in this video is the Level 5 Motorsport Lola-Honda LMP2.
