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HondaJet Elite II

Japanese car manufacturer Honda has entered the world of aviation. At the recently held European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, it presented the HondaJet Elite II aircraft. The company says that it is the best plane in its class.

The aircraft has a composite body and is powered by two GE Honda HF120 engines. Elite II can easily take off from runways 1,128 meters long and has a range of 2,865 km. Honda says that the plane has the largest cabin in its class, enough for six passengers, and that it is the most economical.

When it comes to the interior, customers can choose between Onyx or Steel design, both of which feature an “executive club” configuration with two-tone leather seats that can be adjusted for maximum comfort. The plane is equipped with Bongiovi aviation sound system, which makes the passenger experience better.

It is equipped with the Garmin G3000 package and automated systems for ice, lighting and pressure. In addition, the Elite II will be offered with the Emergency Autoland function, which “automatically controls and lands the aircraft without human intervention.” The system is designed to rescue passengers in a situation where the pilot is unable to do so. The volume of the luggage space is 1,756 liters.

Honda has been certified by the US Space Administration for aviation, and is expecting certification from the European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency.

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HondaJet Elite II

Source: Honda

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Honda Brio with 400 hp

Honda Brio is one of the cars that the Japanese company only produced for the Southeast Asia market. It is a small car that is not intended for high speeds. However, the owner of one example of this model decided to turn it into a powerful car with 400 hp.

This Honda Brio is powered by turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 400 hp. As a reminder, the standard model is powered by a 1,2L engine with 87 hp (64 kW) and 80 lb-ft (109 Nm) torque. Power is transferred to front wheels via 5-speed dual clutch transmission and limited slip differential.

The car is finished in Boston green, which is used for BMW E36. It is equipped with a body kit that includes wide front and rear fenders and sports bumper. The door is retained, but the rear seats were removed to find room for a security cage. The car weighs only 950 kg.

Honda Brio was owned by Malaysian Jonathan Jameson, who can boast that he has the strongest copy of this model, but also one of the most powerful cars of this category.

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Honda Brio with 400 hp

Source: Larry Chen Via YouTube

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Will internal combustion engines remain until 2040?

In the past few years, most of the world’s car manufacturers have announced the end of the use of internal combustion engines and the transition to fully electric cars by 2030. However, there are frequent rumors that ICE could remain in use for the next 10 years. The main reason for this is the bad infrastructure.

Internal combustion engines will go away sooner or later, and there are many who say that current plans to end the production of internal combustion engine cars are overambitious, unrealistic and counterproductive. Honda Motor Co. CEO Toshihiro Mibe shares this view. He said that the full transition to electric cars requires a much more developed battery charging infrastructure than the existing one. He also said that the development of the infrastructure, which will be accessible to all, needs much more time than the time mentioned in the earlier plans.

At Honda, they are working hard on transportation solutions that are based on full electrification. Together with the company LG Energy, they signed an agreement to build a facility for the production of batteries in the USA, and production should start in two years. Last fall, they partnered with Sony, with whom they will produce electric cars from 2026.

Will such views change the plans of decision-makers and extend the use of internal combustion engines for several years, we will see.

Source: Honda