Earth Dreams Technology

Who knows what is Earth Dreams Technology by Honda?

Update (2013-05-05)
Probably the same marketing shit as SkyActiv by Mazda.

Years ago they just do engines, transmissions. Now we need fancy names for crowd to buy stuff.

I'll start in comments suggestions for next generation of... marketing, you can join me :-)

UPDATE (2015-10-20)
Saw Peugeout 308 with PureTech label

http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/en/automotive-innovation/clean-car/petrol-engine-new-generation

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Hondas in Haifa Seaport

No text, just few photos from storage lot in Haifa seaport.
Thanks to a friend of my friend for these pictures :-)

CR-Vs

Interesting insight of how cars prepared for pre-sale transportation.
Wheels covered with caps, hood and roof with stickers, some bumpers have small foams...

And, for me personally, sad thing that there are only Orchid White, Crystal Black and Urban Titanium colors with very few (if no single) exceptions of Milano Red, Deep Sapphire Blue and Precious Topaz :-(

Update (2014-05-05)
This is how they are transported to dealers. Thanks to another friend ;-)

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Honda Loves You Back

Recenlty I got Honda Spirit magazine for April 2014 in my mailbox.
Beside news about new Civic Tourer, I stopped at one page.

Here is a question gor you - what car is on picture? :-)

I'll help you a little... I like these happy two people. This is how Honda's marketing guys see us in this ... car :-)

I will post answer later on this week.

Update (2014-04-26)
Options were (on forum):
- Ferarry
- Subaru
- old Honda jazz
- Kia
- Renault

Nooooooo! It's Daewoo Lacetti or later produced Chevrolet Lacetti.

I got rage comics for you :-)

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Honda Civic Tourer

Already annonced at Geneva Motor Show 2013 and now finally in Israel for 139K NIS.
Same Civic Hatch but extended space.

Technical Specification

Engine
Type: Petrol i-VTEC
Displacement: 1798 cc
Max Power: 142 PS or 104 kW @6500 RPM
Max Torque: 17.7 Kgm or 174 Nm @4300 RPM

Fuel Economy
Urban 8.9 liters / 100km
Extra urban 5.2 liters / 100km
Combined 6.5 liters / 100km

Transmission
5 speed automatic + paddles shift

Performance
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 sec
Max Speed: 205 km/h

Weight and Capacities
Boot capacity (seats up load to cover): 573 liters VDA
Boot capacity (seats down): 1,610 liters VDA
Fuel tank: 50 liters
Kebr waight (inc. full fuel): 1,335 kg

Dimensions
Length: 4,535 mm
Width excl. door mirrors: 1,770 mm
Width incl. door mirrors: 2,065 mm
Overall Height: 1,480 mm
Wheelbase: 2,595 mm

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Collision Mitigation Brake System

Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) is Honda's Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

Honda’s Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) is a radar-based autonomous emergency braking system. At speeds above 15km/h, moving and stationary vehicles are detected along a path some 100m ahead of the vehicle. When the system senses that the car is likely to hit one of these obstacles, a three stage process is initiated. In the first, typically around 3 seconds before impact, the driver is alerted by visual and audible warnings. In the second stage, when the system senses that a collision is still likely (typically some 2 seconds before impact), three sharp tugs are given on the seat belt and the car automatically starts to apply some braking. Finally, when a collision is unavoidable, CMBS tightens the front seat occupants’ seatbelts (using reversible tensioners different from the pyrotechnic devices used during the collision itself) and applies a high level of braking force. This braking can be supplemented by the driver up to the maximum that the car is capable of.

It should avoid or minimize collision when you distracted while driving the car.
But I just found that results are... bad. Not bad as full speed damage, but I expected it to operate better.

Take a look to Euro NCAP results here http://www.euroncap.com/results/aeb/testresults.aspx.
Honda Civic was tested and... it not fully avoid damage, it only minimize it, I was surprised. Lowest points from tested cars. Of course, Mercedes, Volvo and VW are working better on this systems.

Video

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