1 12 月, 2022

Honda Unveils Next-generation Technologies of Honda SENSING 360 and Honda SENSING Elite

TOKYO, Dec 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the next-generation technologies of the Honda SENSING 360 omnidirectional safety and driver-assistive system, and Honda SENSING Elite, a flagship variation of Honda SENSING, respectively. Based on the global safety slogan "Safety for Everyone," Honda is striving for a collision-free society for everyone sharing the road by pursuing the research and development of safety technologies from the perspective of both hardware and software. The Honda SENSING safety and driver-assistive system Honda currently applies to its mass-production models is installed to 99% of Honda's new automobile models sold in Japan and the U.S. and 86% globally. Cumulative sales of vehicles equipped with Honda SENSING now tops 14 million units*1. Honda has been continuously advancing Honda SENSING functions. In 2021, Honda launched Honda SENSING Elite with the Traffic Jam Pilot function, which qualifies for Level 3 automated driving technology. By leveraging know-how amassed through the research and development of Honda SENSING Elite technology, Honda developed the Honda SENSING 360 omnidirectional safety and driver-assistive system, which removes blind spots around the vehicle and contributes to collision avoidance and the reduction of driver burden. The application of Honda SENSING 360 will begin in 2022, starting from China.Today, Honda unveiled the next-generation technologies of Honda SENSING 360, which will realize new functions to reduce driver burden by detecting abnormal conditions occurring to the driver and vehicle's surroundings to prevent collisions. These new functions will be added to the current Honda SENSING 360 and applied sequentially on a global basis starting in 2024. As the next generation technologies of Honda SENSING Elite, Honda also announced newly developed functions based on the enhanced recognition and understanding technologies achieved by the utilization of Honda's original AI technologies. These new functions will assist the driver in achieving a safe and seamless ride from home to their destination with complete peace of mind on any roads, now including non-expressways.As for future plans, Honda is striving to equip all of its new automobile models globally with Honda SENSING (including the 360 and Elite variations) with a motorcycle detection function by 2030. Moreover, Honda will strive to equip all new models in all major markets with Honda SENSING 360 by 2030, while also continuing to advance Honda SENSING functions. Through these initiatives, Honda is aiming to reduce global traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles by half by 2030.Honda is striving for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050. By leveraging strengths unique to a company that conducts both motorcycle and automobile business in the research and development of safety technologies, Honda will work sincerely toward the realization of a collision-free society for everyone sharing the road. (1) Honda internal research as of September 2022.For more information, visit https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2022/c221201eng.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

18 11 月, 2022

Honda to Begin Sales of All-new ZR-V SUV in April 2023

TOKYO, Nov 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales of the all-new SUV, the ZR-V, on April 21, 2023, at dealerships across Japan.All-new ZR-VThe ZR-V was developed as a model which combines "practicality," the core value of an SUV, "reliability" based on the latest safety features and passive safety performance, distinctive "design" with a strong presence and exhilarating and comfortable "driving experience," all on a high level.ZR-V product page: www.honda.co.jp/ZR-V/ (Japanese only)Key features of ZR-VThe development concept of ZR-V - Unleash Your Potential - represents Honda's desire to enable its customers to drive their vehicle "at the will of the driver," providing a greater sense of confidence and helping liberate them to unleash their unique personality to try something new. PackagingBy reducing the height difference from the heel point to the hip point, a sedan-like driving position was achieved, enhancing a sense of oneness between driver and vehicle.Exhilarating visibility, which contributes to the ease of driving, was while focusing on three key points regarding the driver's gaze/eye movement: "not to distract the flow," "not to interrupt the flow" and "to make it easier to grasp changes in vehicle behavior." Based on this approach, the basic design lines which enable the driver to more easily grasp the movement direction and overall orientation of the vehicle were applied both inside and outside the vehicle. A number of packaging technologies, including the use of these basic design lines, made the ZR-V easy to drive.All-new ZR-V offers a variety of storage spaces, which feature both beautiful design and excellent user-friendliness, ensuring utility that accommodates various customer needs. The floor of the cargo area was designed as flat as possible, and a corrugated geometric pattern created through digital modeling design(1) was adopted on the sides for the first time for any Honda vehicle in Japan, achieving uniformity in design quality and functionality that make scratches less noticeable. Moreover, the power tailgate is standard equipment for all types of ZR-V.DesignThe exterior design features flowing proportions characterized by large, smooth surfaces that flow from front to rear.The design of the front-fascia features a vertical grille, designed in concert with surrounding areas, and sharp-looking, wide-set headlights that flow horizontally. These features create a highly sophisticated expression, yet with stature and a strong presence.The rear of the body is shaped to emphasize the vehicle's wide tread by adding volume around the bottom of the body, with a smooth, upswept look.The interior features an instrument panel that stretches out horizontally in a linear fashion. Moreover, the interior design features a functional and precise finish on all parts to accentuate the beauty of the form, creating a high-quality interior space. In addition, a high-deck center console between the driver and front passenger seats offers the right amount of "personal feeling" for both driver and front passenger.DynamicsAs the value customers feel the most in this vehicle, the development team put the highest priority on providing a "greater sense of confidence and helping liberating customers" to enjoy by driving this vehicle "at the will of the driver." To this end, the team strived to realize a driving experience with a sense of unity, as if the driver's intentions are directly translated into vehicle behavior. Unnecessary vehicle movements and noises were thoroughly suppressed, and a high level and constant ground contact was secured to offer greater peace of mind for all occupants.PowertrainThe hybrid model of the all-new ZR-V will be the first Honda SUV to be equipped with the Sport e:HEV(2) that combines a 2.0-liter direct injection engine that debuted on the Civic e:HEV and the advanced 2-motor hybrid system (e-CVT). By advancing both the hardware and control software, the new e:HEV further improved fuel economy, low emission performance and quietness compared to the previous version of e:HEV, while also realizing powerful acceleration comparable to a V6 3.0-liter engine, which is only possible with a motor-driven powertrain. The all-new ZR-V e:HEV will offer a high-quality, exhilarating driving experience in various driving situations including driving on city and suburban roads, highways and winding roads.The Real-time AWD is available on all types, including both hybrid and gasoline variations. By optimizing distribution of front and rear driving force, the tires firmly grip the road surface, enabling the driver to feel great peace of mind even while driving on slippery surfaces such as snowy roads. Moreover, the increase in rear-wheel driving force enables the driver to start and accelerate with confidence even on snowy hills.The driver can choose from four drive modes according to the driving situation: SPORT mode(3), NORMAL mode, ECON mode and SNOW mode. The ZR-V will be the first Honda SUV in Japan to feature SNOW mode, which suppresses the amount of driving force transmitted in response to depressing the accelerator pedal and supports the driver to achieve a smooth start and acceleration even on slippery road surfaces such as snowy roads. Safety and Peace of Mind Honda SENSINGAll ZR-V models are equipped with the latest features of the Honda SENSING(4) safety and driver-assistive system. The front wide-view camera system features a wide-angle camera with an effective horizontal viewing angle of approximately 100 degrees and a high-speed image processing chip to enhance the detection accuracy of objects for Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and other applications. The sonar sensors mounted in four locations on both the front and rear bumpers detect objects such as exterior walls of buildings and glass at close range with a high level of accuracy, contributing to the suppression of false starts due mostly to the driver hitting the accelerator by mistake, as well as avoiding collisions. In addition, radar built into the rear bumper detects vehicles approaching from behind within 25 meters, and the system alerts the driver of the presence of a vehicle diagonally behind with indicators in the door mirror. This Blind Spot Information is a standard feature of Honda SENSING for the ZR-V. List of Honda SENSING functions available for ZR-V (qualifies as the "Safety Sports Car S" defined by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.)1) Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)2) Collision Mitigation Throttle Control(5)3) Rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control(5)4) Low Speed Brake Function (Low speed CMBS)5) Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering System6) Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System7) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow8) Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)9) Traffic Jam Assist10) Lead Car Departure Notification System11) Traffic Sign Recognition12) Adaptive Driving Beam(6)13) Auto High Beam Headlights (available for Grade X)14) Blind Spot Information System15) Parking Sensor System16) Backing Out Support(6)Hill Descent Control (HDC)When driving down slippery hills or rough and steep roads, the hill descent control function can automatically maintain a constant pre-set speed, enabling the driver to concentrate on steering. Enhanced FeaturesBOSE Premium Sound system(7)The audio system equipped with 12 speakers was developed jointly with BOSE to be best suited to the cabin environment of the ZR-V. The surround sound with realistic sensations and a comfortable listening experience less likely to be affected by changes in driving conditions, enables all occupants to enjoy the realistic sound experience as if they are inside a concert hall.(1) A new design method that uses computer numerical processing to create 3D (three-dimensional) designs with smooth geometric patterns that resemble waveforms found in the natural world.(2) e:HEV is a global communication name for Honda's high-efficiency 2-motor hybrid system with outstanding fuel economy, which is the core of Honda's electrification technologies. The e: represents Honda's desire to 'energize' people and bring about a smile and exuberance by using 'electricity' as the 'energy'.(3) Available for all types except for Grade X of gasoline variation. (4) Honda SENSING functions are intended to assist the driver: therefore, there is a limit to the capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability) of individual functions of Honda SENSING. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each Honda SENSING function and drive safely while paying constant attention to your surroundings. For more information about Honda SENSING, please visit, Honda website: https://www.honda.co.jp/hondasensing/(5) Collision Mitigation Throttle Control, Rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control and Low Speed Brake Function (Low speed CMBS) are collectively called "Low Speed Braking Control."(6) Available only for certain types of the all-new ZR-V.(7) Standard equipment of Grade e:HEV Z and Z of ZR-V.For more information, visit https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2022/4221117eng-zr-v.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

13 9 月, 2022

Overview of Honda Exhibits at the 28th ITS World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, USA

TOKYO, Sep 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase its latest initiatives in the areas of carbon neutrality, as well as information-communication and control technologies, at the 28th Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress 2022, in Los Angeles, Calif., USA, from September 18 to 22, 2022.The ITS World Congress is an international conference where participants present and discuss achievements made in the research, development and practical application of ITS technologies for resolving various traffic / transport-related challenges. Release date and time: Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:00AM (GMT-7)URL: https://global.honda/innovation/ITS2022.html- Key technologies included in the Honda exhibits: Initiatives to cut traffic collision fatalities in half by 2030- Honda SENSING 360Featuring omnidirectional sensing which removes blind spots around the vehicle, Honda SENSING 360 contributes to the avoidance of collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians as well as a reduction of the driving burden. The knowledge and know-how amassed through the research and development of Level 3 automated driving technologies have been utilized in the development of Honda SENSING 360.- Honda Drive Data ServiceUtilizing driving / vehicle behavior data and location information, the system analyzes and evaluates the traffic environment including locations where brakes are used frequently. Honda Drive Data Service is designed to reduce the risk of traffic collisions by identifying potentially dangerous spots on the road which may cause traffic collisions and enabling the user to improve the traffic infrastructure.- Road Hazard Condition Monitoring SystemADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) cameras detect dangerous road conditions such as potholes and road construction, and the system shares such information with vehicles in the vicinity including motorcycles. The system is designed to enhance the safety of everyone sharing the road by calling attention to potentially dangerous spots before vehicles pass through the area. Ongoing research into future technologies to achieve zero collision fatalities by 2050- Technology to Understand PeopleHonda aims to reduce human error that causes traffic collisions to zero by revealing the true factors behind human error through causal analysis of brain activities and risk-taking behavior while driving.- Driver Augmentation HMI (human-machine interface)This technology helps provide peace of mind appropriate for each individual by providing the right driver-assistive support according to the condition of each driver and the respective traffic situation to suppress the occurrence of human error while driving.- Pedestrian Dart-out Prevention System (Warning System for Pedestrian Terminals)This system enables cooperation between cars and pedestrians, sending alerts to a pedestrian in a potentially dangerous position, enabling them to refrain from darting out in traffic. Moreover, the system notifies vehicles in the area of the presence of pedestrians who cannot be seen from the moving vehicle due to obstacles such as parked cars along the roadside.- Safe and Sound Network TechnologyHonda will strive for the realization of a "collision-free" mobility society by providing information appropriate for the condition / traffic situation of each road user through utilization of communication technologies.Honda initiatives toward the realization of carbon neutrality- Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP e: )As part of Honda's pursuit of carbon neutrality, Honda will expand the use of renewable energy through further utilization of Honda's portable and swappable batteries which can be shared among various products, as well as other electrified products which take advantage of unique characteristics of MPP e:.- Honda Fuel Cell SystemsA new fuel cell system jointly developed with GM achieves lower cost and long lasting durability. Having the capability to connect multiple units to increase output, the system can expand the application from mobility to power generation for various industries. With this fuel cell system, Honda is striving to popularize the use of hydrogen.About the 28th ITS World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, USA- Theme: "Transformation by Transportation"- Host Organizations: The Intelligent Transportation Society of America - ITS America- Dates: Sunday, September 18 - Thursday, September 22, 2022- Host Country: Los Angeles, USA,- Venues: LA Convention Center- ITS World Congress 2022 official website:www.itsamericaevents.com/world-congress/en-us.html Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 10 月, 2021

Fujitsu AI Technology Recommends Exercises Customized to Users’ Needs in New Trial

TOKYO, Oct 8, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu announced the development of a prototype health enhancement solution based on its proprietary AI-powered 3D sensing technology. The new solution will be verified in cooperation with users of Sante Gym(1) in Fukuoka Prefecture (Japan) between October 12 and 31 2021.Photos: (Left Screen) pose instruction, (right screen) actual photo of the user pose and measurement resultsPhoto: (Left Screen): Overall evaluation results of all poses of the user, (right screen): Exercises and recommendations for improvement based on the overall evaluation resultsThis new solution is based on Fujitsu's 3D sensing technology for quantification of athlete's movements and was developed in collaboration with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) (Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland; Chairman: Morinari Watanabe). The technology been in practical use at international gymnastic competitions since 2019, including the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.Fujitsu's 3D sensing technology enables a marker-less analysis and digitalization of complex human body movements using AI. Users will perform five different poses in front of a webcam, enabling the AI technology to automatically analyze and examine the flexibility and range of motion of their torso. The AI's analysis will allow it to suggest customized exercises to users that can help to enhance their health.By leveraging its technology to digitalize complex human body movements, Fujitsu strives to offer new solutions to support people's well-being.BackgroundAdverse health effects and frailty from physical inactivity have become an increasingly urgent issue in the face of COVID-19 related restrictions and a rapidly ageing society. Addressing these challenges, Fujitsu has developed a prototype health promotion solution leveraging its 3D sensing technology to measure and digitalize complex human movements. With the new solution, Fujitsu strives to actively support both peoples' physical and mental well-being.Fujitsu will exhibit the technology at several locations of Sante Gym in Fukuoka Prefecture and set up a demonstration corner for general visitors in order to support the International Gymnastic Federation in their goal to help people to "live a healthy and long life with gymnastics" and to provide various health-related services to its customers.About the new solutionUsers take five different poses instructed by the application in front of a web cam. The AI subsequently applies a "skeleton" to the body data it captures and measures the flexibility and range of movement of each body part, especially that of the hip area. The AI then evaluates the measured data, suggesting users personalized exercises to improve their health.The poses, evaluation model, and exercises used by the application are based on sport-scientific research results from Professor Koji Kaneoka of the Faculty of Sport Sciences, School of Sport and Sciences of Waseda University.About the demonstration of the new technology1. Period: October 12 to 31, 20212. Location: Sante Gym (Several locations in Fukuoka Prefecture)3. Target: Sante Gym visitors4. Demo flow: Users take five different poses instructed by an application in front of a webcam and then receive suggestions for exercises for improvement based on the evaluation results5. Duration: Approximately 5 minutes6. Details: The demonstration shall serve to gather feedback from users regarding their overall experience with the new technology and their satisfaction with the measurement results. Their feedback shall be used to consider a commercialization of this technology and further expand the scope of the technology.Comments from Dr. Yasunobu Iwasaki, FIG Anti-Doping, Medical and Scientific Commission:"The policy of the International Gymnastics Federation is that "the industrial revolution of the 21st century starts with sports and healthcare". We thus hope that the skills and technologies we have developed in the fields of gymnastics will help to improve people's health and wellbeing.Training of the lower back and the lower body is recognized as one of the key factors in preventing frailty of elderly people and can thus help them to live a longer, healthy life. I therefore have high expectations towards Fujitsu's new solution."Comments from Professor Koji Kaneoka, Orthopedic Surgeon, School of Sport and Sciences of Waseda University:"Improving the functions of the lower back and torso requires methods that are tailored to individual physical conditions.This solution combines my research in sports science with Fujitsu's technology to digitize complex human movements and can visualize the state of the user's body and automatically suggest improvements adjusted to the needs of each individual user. As the solution is very easy to use it can help users to regularly check their condition and encourage them to continue their sports activities."(1) Sante Gym:Temporary health promotion event held in several locations in Fukuoka Prefecture starting October 18, 2021, during the 2021 FIG Artistic Gymnastics Worlds Championships ? Kitakyushu ChampionshipsFujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030. Fujitsu's purpose -- "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation"--is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 126,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$34 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. 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30 6 月, 2021

NEC launches Optical Fiber Sensing Solution using AI

TOKYO, Jun 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) announced today that it has begun sales of the "NEC Intelligent Optical Fiber Sensing Solution," a solution that allows Communications Service Providers (CSP) and optical fiber owners from around the world to utilize optical fiber as a sensor. This solution contributes to infrastructure maintenance by using AI to analyze vibrations detected with optical fibers, thereby enabling the detection of abnormalities, such as fiber damage, and helping to prevent future damages.This solution utilizes NEC's optical fiber sensing technology, which is one of the first technologies of its kind, to enable sensing from existing optical fibers that are conventionally used for communications.In addition to a sensing device attached to one end of the optical fiber, this solution consists of software with a function that detects vibrations and external conditions that may cause an abnormality, and a mapping function that accurately displays location information, such as the latitude and longitude of a fiber section.In recent years, with the spread of high-speed, high-capacity communications for 5G, the importance of optical fiber has increased, and more fiber is continually being installed. As a result, there is a growing impact from communications failures caused by damaged fibers. CSP and optical fiber owners need a system to support the efficient maintenance and management of fiber. In addition, as optical fiber installations increase, it is increasingly difficult for CSP and optical fiber owners to quickly identify damaged areas in the event of fiber breakage, making it challenging for operators and maintenance personnel to quickly make repairs.This solution, however, detects signs of potential fiber cable damage caused by unexpected construction work, deterioration, etc., by detecting vibrations that differ from normal conditions, and also enables quick identification and repair of damaged areas by precise mapping of fiber location information.NEC has already examined the possibility of using optical fiber sensing technology to detect cracks in utility poles. Moreover, NEC and Verizon have conducted joint field experiments of a traffic monitoring system in the United States, where the companies confirmed the effectiveness of a traffic monitoring solution* for assessing roadway traffic conditions. This is in addition to the companies also verifying the effectiveness of the new NEC Intelligent Optical Fiber Sensing Solution in the field."Optical fiber cable networks are becoming increasingly important as 5G becomes more prevalent. We have been working for many years on the practical application of fiber sensing utilizing optical fiber networks, and are excited to capitalize on this technology in order to improve the efficiency of network operations," said, Kazuhiro Tagawa, General Manager, 1st Network Service Division, NEC Corporation.In the future, NEC will expand the application of this solution and aims to create new value across a variety of fields, such as utilizing information acquired through wide-area monitoring with existing fibers to enhance the services of smart cities.Solution FeaturesFiber Cable Cut Prevention - Prevents fiber damage by detecting abnormal vibrationsBy analyzing vibrations detected by the fiber, it is possible to automatically detect vibration sources, such as construction machinery, that may cut the fiber. This helps to prevent accidental fiber damage by identifying unusual vibrations caused by construction, etc.Fiber Cable Position Locator - Accurate mapping of fiber locations allows for quick identification and repair of damagesThe exact location of a fiber section can be conveniently mapped, allowing users to quickly identify damaged areas in the event of a failure. This helps when an abnormality is detected by sending an alert to an operator in real time, thereby supporting efficient repair work through accurate instructions from operators to maintenance personnel.For More InformationOptical Fiber Sensing:https://www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/ofs/*Verizon and NEC just made fiber sensing a whole lot easierhttps://www.nec.com/en/press/201910/global_20191008_02.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

24 6 月, 2021

Honda Holds World Premiere of the All-new Civic Hatchback

TOKYO, Jun 24, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held the world premiere of the all-new Civic Hatchback, which is scheduled to go on sale this fall. Honda is planning to make the official announcement of this new model in August.All-new Civic HatchbackAt the world premiere, which was held online, Honda unveiled the exterior and interior designs of the all-new Civic Hatchback and announced advancements made to the vehicle's dynamic performance. Honda also announced plans to begin sales of both the hybrid version of the all-new Civic, equipped with the e:HEV(1), Honda's original 2-motor hybrid system, and the all-new Civic Type R, in 2022. The archived video of the world premiere is available for viewing at the followingURL: https://youtu.be/vMkhRoFRJ14Overview of the all-new Civic HatchbackGrand Concept - Sokai (Exhilarating) Civic:Honda strived to create a car that is both approachable and has a special presence, making all occupants feel refreshed. Delving deeply into the "human-centric" approach, which is the basis of Honda's automobile development, Honda advanced the Civic Hatchback based on occupant-centric ideas such as "designs" that create an expansive feeling that lightens occupants' spirits, "dynamics" which provide a high-quality driving experience and the "HMI" (human-machine interface) which can be used intuitively. Packaging:Pleasing visibility for occupants was realized by featuring a cabin space with an expansive feeling and a wide horizontal viewing angle. Moreover, by further emphasizing the conventional "low & wide" body of Civic, packaging unique only to the all-new Civic was created achieving both high stability and dynamic performance. Exterior:In addition to the pursuit of a cabin that makes driving easier and gives occupants a more expansive feeling, the exterior design team strived to create a beautiful car with excellent frontal visibility by designing the vehicle with coupe-like and flowing proportions. For the sharp and sporty frontal look, thin LED headlights and a honeycomb grille were adopted. The low and wide rear was designed to emphasize the excellent stance of the vehicle. Interior:By creating visually noiseless interior forms, the team strived to realize a cabin space which enables the occupants to enjoy exhilarating and pleasant mobility experiences. Moreover, the team pursued the tactile quality of switches and the spatial design, which resonate with the users' sensibilities, and created a cabin space that provides a pleasant view for all occupants.Dynamics:Every detail of vehicle dynamics was further matured in order to offer customers high-quality, sporty and new mobility experiences. The all-new Civic Hatchback enables the driver to feel a sense of oneness with the vehicle by offering sporty and integrated steering that makes the driver feel as if they are having a conversation with the surface of the road. The vehicle also offers engine sound that feels consistent with the acceleration. As for the transmission, the all-new Civic Hatchback offers the choice of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or 6-speed manual transmission(6MT), enabling customers to experience a further advanced "joy of driving."Honda SENSING:The all-new Civic Hatchback features the latest Honda SENSING(2) suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies equipped with a front wide view camera and a high-speed image processing chip. Including the addition of Traffic Jam Assist, Honda SENSING functions were further advanced and enhanced compared to those included for the previous generation Civic. Moreover, to assist safer driving, an available Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)(3) provides excellent long-range visibility at night without excessive glaring in the eyes of the drivers of oncoming vehicles, was adopted for the first time for any Honda model.(1) e:HEV is a communication name for Honda's 2-motor hybrid system, which is positioned as Honda's core electrification technology(2) There is a limit to the capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability) of individual functions of Honda SENSING. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each Honda SENSING function and drive safely while paying constant attention to your surroundings. For more details about Honda SENSING, please visit Honda SENSING website: https://global.honda/innovation/technology/automobile/Honda-Sensing.html*3Adaptive Driving Beam is available only for the EX grade. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

4 3 月, 2021

Honda to Begin Sales of Legend with New Honda SENSING Elite

TOKYO, Mar 4, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin lease sales in Japan, on March 5, 2021, of the all-new Legend equipped with Honda SENSING Elite.Legend Hybrid EX - Honda SENSING EliteStriving to realize a collision-free society based on its global safety slogan, "Safety for Everyone," Honda has long been at the forefront globally in researching and developing safety technologies. With a vision to encourage people to explore their curiosity and to realize a joyous future where everyone can go anywhere freely with total peace of mind, Honda is introducing this Legend model equipped with the Honda SENSING Elite which represents the new step forward in the area of advanced safety technology.Honda SENSING Elite is a variation of Honda SENSING, a suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies currently available for Honda vehicles around the world. The name "Elite" represents the outstanding and "elite" technologies included in this latest variation.One of the "elite" technologies is the "Traffic Jam Pilot" function, an advanced technology qualifying for Level 3 automated driving (conditional automated driving in limited area), for which Honda has received type designation from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).(1) Traffic Jam Pilot technology enables the automated driving system to drive the vehicle under certain conditions, instead of the driver, such as when the vehicle is in congested traffic on an expressway.(2)For vehicle control, the system determines the position of the vehicle and road conditions using data from the 3-dimensional high-definition maps and the global navigation satellite system (GNSS(3)) and detects the vehicle's 360-degree surroundings using a number of external sensors. At the same time, the system tracks the conditions of the driver using the monitoring camera mounted inside the vehicle. Based on such a wide range of information, the main ECU makes proper recognitions, predictions and decisions and applies a high-level control of acceleration, braking and steering to assist the driver to achieve high-quality and smooth driving.Placing the highest priority on safety and reliability, the system development employed simulations where a total of approximately 10 million pattens of possible real-world situations were simulated, and a number of demonstration tests were conducted while driving test vehicles on expressways for a total of approximately 1.3 million kilometers (800,000 miles). Moreover, the system incorporates redundant system design paying due consideration to safety and reliability in case some kind of problem occurs to any of the devices.Exterior equipment designed exclusively for this all-new Legend model includes blue accessory lights and a dedicated aluminum wheel. A number of sensors are embedded to make them less noticeable so that dignity and a stately appearance befitting a flagship sedan are further enhanced while discreetly calling out the fact that it is a vehicle equipped with automated driving equipment.Interior equipment exclusive to this model includes Honda SENSING Elite indicator lights which feature carefully selected respective positions, sizes, colors, brightness and other details, as well as the 12.3-inch full-LCD graphic meter. This equipment was adopted with due consideration to enabling the driver to intuitively understand the operating status of the system, driving situation and requests for the transfer of control back to the driver issued by the system.(1) Reception of the type designation was announced on November 11. 2020.Please refer to the press release: https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2020/4201111eng.html(2) There is a limit to the capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability) of individual functions of Honda SENSING Elite. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each Honda SENSING Elite function and drive safely while paying constant attention to your surroundings. Please remain in condition where you can respond to the handover request issued by the system, and immediately resume driving upon the handover request.(3) GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System, a collective name for satellite positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems.For more information, visit https://global.honda/newsroom/. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)