Honda: AC-X news **PHEV Concept Revealed (page 1)**

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Honda: AC-X news **PHEV Concept Revealed (page 1)**

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its lineup of production and concept-model automobiles, motorcycles, power products, and other highlights for its display at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, which will take place at Tokyo Big Sight from Saturday, December 3 through Sunday, December 11, 2011.

A next-generation plug-in hybrid vehicle which offers a more comfortable and enjoyable time in the vehicle during all driving situations, from urban to long-distance driving. With the choices of an "engine drive mode" for more aggressive driving or an "automatic drive mode" for more relaxed driving, the vehicle broadens the joy of mobility.
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Conceptual drawing ...
Nice Blue LEDs.
Not sure on those side view mirrors nor the two drive sticks.
Auto or Manual Drive just like in I Robot Movie.
Only in Japan ...
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Another swing and a miss.
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wtf is this?
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Someone was looking at a Kia Op, minutes before they drew it.
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The dual-stick steering system makes driving the car like driving a tank.
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Conceptual drawing ...
And let's hope it stays a concept.
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Another swing and a miss.
This.
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Looks like someone at Honda has been watching too much Tron. :|
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I actually like this....
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And the winner for the best and biggest use of LED's to distract from the overall poor design of a concept to goes to :drumroll:

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Concept PHEV Revealed


Honda is bringing a whole range of transportation solutions to the Tokyo Motor Show, from this plug-in hybrid sedan concept to folding scooters and pod cars. Dubbed AC-X for Advanced Cruiser eXperience, this streamlined sedan draws heavily from the FCX Clarity fuel cell sedan's aesthetics, applying its design language to a plug-in hybrid electric showcar.

Powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder and a pair of electric motors, the 4-seat AC-X features a super-slippery .21 cD thanks to active aero bits (front bumper, side skirts and rear diffuser) and transparent full wheel covers that remain stationary when the car is in motion.

Just as interestingly, the AC-X explores autonomous control, with "Automatic Drive Mode Support," which folds the control yoke 'wheel' into the dashboard, reclines the front seat and presents an ottoman for the driver's legs, all while safely delivering its passengers to their destination.

Despite such future-think technologies, the AC-X's powertrain seems remarkably near-term, with a realistic EV-only cruising range of 50 kilometers and a maximum electric-only top speed of 100 kph (62 mph). Check out more in our gallery live from the show floor.

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