Report: Honda to drop clean diesel development, focus more on hybrids

Posted: Jul 15, 2010
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2011 Honda CR-Z

According to a report by Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, Honda will drop plans to develop clean diesel engines and shift its focus on growing its hybrid lineup. The report says that Honda, which had initially planned to build clean-diesel and subcompacts at its Yorii factory, has since abandoned the plans to focus on building hybrid systems for larger vehicles in its lineup.

During the global financial crisis, Honda had announced that it will delay the construction of the Yorii factory and a plant for 660cc subcompacts at subsidiary Yachiyo Industry Co., both originally scheduled to start production in 2010.

The Yorii factory will now begin production in 2013; however, Honda is still reviewing its plans on subcompacts, which may end being limited to its domestic market in Japan.

- By: Stephen Calogera

Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required)


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  • ty coon

    Hey honda, no problem. When you can make me a vehicle that will get 50+ HYWAY miles per gallon i'll buy it. Till then, no diesel =no deal. City miles don't mean cr@p to me.

  • Deimosmite

    Personally, I think this is a dumb move on Honda's part. Unless they are able to significantly boost the output of their hybrid vehicles in terms of power or fuel economy, Honda's track record in developing hybrid vehicles is lacking of innovation.

  • http://abbmp3.com Rubyoxy

    This Honda CR-Z Hybrid is a great looking car! I like the aerodynamic looking body style. The multi-driving -mode is a great feature as well… especially when coupled with the feedback on how efficiently your vehicle is operating with the “ECO Scoring” system.

  • Anonymous

    Just wanted to commend you on this piece before I followed the links you have on this page and get lost!

  • Swearl1

    RIGHT ON!!!!!

    HONDA SHOULD HAVE PUT THE 2.2L DIESEL IN THE CR-Z INSTEAD OF THE PIECE OF SHIT HYBRID ENGINE THATS IN IT!!!!!

    DIESEL WOULD HAVE HAD MORE POWER AN A HELL OF A LOT MORE TORQUE WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN ALOT MORE FUN TO DRIVE AND KILLER MPG’S
     
    HONDA HYBRIDS= NO BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!