Honda announced the development of new hybrids

Honda announced the development of new hybrids

In the coming years in the range of a new line of Honda hybrid vehicles, said Chief Executive Officer Takeo Fukui. In particular, in early 2009, will appear five hybrid Hatchback on a new platform. It will be designed for the U.S. market, while the exterior receives from concept Honda FCX Clarity, running on fuel cells.


In addition, the series will be a hybrid version of a concept sports CR-Z, debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Finally, a hybrid version of the popular will receive compact car Honda Fit.

By 2010, Honda plans to bring annual sales of hybrid vehicles worldwide to 500 000 pieces, it would require in order to enter the second conveyor at the plant in the Japanese city of Suzuka. Now hybrid lineup presented only sedans Honda Civic Hybrid, is sold in North America. Previously released Insight hybrid models and modified Accord.