{"id":5212,"date":"2022-04-24T17:18:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T11:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=5212"},"modified":"2022-04-24T17:18:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-24T11:48:39","slug":"honda-cars-india-commences-production-of-new-city-ehev-indias-supreme-electric-hybrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=5212","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Honda Cars India commences production of New City e:HEV, India\u2019s Supreme Electric Hybrid<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pune (P&amp;V News Service): Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, has commenced the production of the much awaited India\u2019s Supreme Electric Hybrid, New Honda City e:HEV. Reaffirming Honda\u2019s commitment to making in India, the car model is being manufactured at Honda\u2019s world class manufacturing facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan. The new City e:HEV is India\u2019s first strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle in the mainstream segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Image-1-2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Image-1-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Image-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Image-1-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Image-1-2-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Image-1-2-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Image-1-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Image-1-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking about the development,&nbsp;<strong>Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President &amp; CEO,<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Honda Cars India Limited<\/strong>&nbsp;said, \u201c<em>It\u2019s a delight to share that we are commencing the production of the City e:HEV from our Tapukara facility in the state of Rajasthan. The milestone also marks our commitment to bring advanced technologies for Indian customers and&nbsp; beginning of our electrification journey in India. As a company, we have always been aligned with the Government of India\u2019s vision of Make in India as well as bringing environmentally friendly technologies.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further added that<em>&nbsp;\u201cWe have received an overwhelming response to the City e: HEV since its unveil earlier this month. The trust and passion exuberated by our customers highlight their preference for a strong hybrid from Honda. Honda City e:HEV is a very practical and stress free solution for our customers who are seeking electrified mobility.\u201d<\/em><s><\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New City e:HEV features Honda\u2019s unique&nbsp;<strong>self-charging and highly efficient Two motor&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>e-CVT&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>hybrid system<\/strong>&nbsp;connected to a&nbsp;<strong>smooth 1.5-litre&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Atkinson-Cycle DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) with advanced Lithium-ion Battery<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>an Engine linked direct coupling Clutch<\/strong>.&nbsp;The e:HEV electric-hybrid system uses three driving modes &#8211; EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive, along with Regeneration mode during deceleration. A clever&nbsp;<strong>Power Control Unit<\/strong>&nbsp;ensures seamless and automatic switching between the three modes based on various driving situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New City e:HEV\u2019s strong hybrid electric system produces&nbsp;<strong>System Combined Max Power of 126 PS, Outstanding Fuel Efficiency of 26.5 km\/l<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Maximum motor torque of 253 Nm @ 0 &#8211; 3,000 rpm.<\/strong>&nbsp;An&nbsp;<strong>advanced Electric Servo Brake system<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>all four wheel disc brakes<\/strong>&nbsp;that contribute to fuel efficiency and provide a smooth brake feel have been adopted for the New City e:HEV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new City e:HEV will also come with Honda\u2019s advanced intelligent safety technology&nbsp;<strong>\u201cHonda SENSING\u201d for the first time in India.<\/strong>&nbsp;Honda Sensing signature safety features include&nbsp;<strong>Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Auto High-Beam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New City e:HEV will provide enhanced Connected car experience with&nbsp;<strong>37 Honda Connect features, smartwatch functionality&nbsp;<\/strong>along with Alexa and OK Google integrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City e:HEV exterior features a&nbsp;<strong>New Honda Solid Wing Face, signature Blue H-mark logo in front and rear, New Claw-type Fog Light Garnish, an e:HEV emblem on the rear, New Black Painted Diamond-cut Alloy Wheels, New Trunk Lip Spoiler and New Rear Bumper Diffuser with Carbon Finish.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interior of the car packs a plush, premium and spacious cabin with&nbsp;<strong>New Luxurious Two-Tone<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Ivory &amp; Black Interior Colour Theme.<\/strong>&nbsp;It boasts Contemporary Seats with Premium Leather Upholstery and many exciting features like&nbsp;<strong>Electric Parking Brake (EPB)<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>with Auto Brake Hold, new 17.7 cm High Definition Full Colour TFT meter<\/strong>&nbsp;which displays&nbsp;<strong>multi-information including e:HEV power flow meters, Honda Sensing support<\/strong>&nbsp;and various other alerts and warnings. The interior also features&nbsp;<strong>20.3 cm Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity along with One-Touch Electric Sunroof, LED interior room lamps, and soothing Ambient Lighting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honda City e:HEV comes fully equipped with advanced safety technologies and features like ACE body structure,&nbsp;Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel Frame with use of Super High Formability 980 MPa grade steel,&nbsp;AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System at low speed EV Mode),&nbsp;6 Airbags,&nbsp;Honda Lane-Watch, Multi-angle Rear view Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with Deflation Warning, Vehicle Stability Assist with Agile Handling Assist, Hill Start Assist, ISOFIX compatible Rear Side Seats with Lower Anchorage &amp; Top Tether etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New City e:HEV will offer complete peace of mind with&nbsp;<strong>3-year Unlimited kilometres<\/strong>&nbsp;warranty as standard benefit to the customer. The customers can also opt for Extended Warranty up to 5 years and Anytime Warranty up to 10 years from the date of car purchase.The warranty available on lithium-ion battery will be<strong>&nbsp;8-year or 1,60,000 Km (Whichever comes first) from the date of car purchase.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The customers can book the New City e:HEV at all authorized Honda dealerships across the country with a<strong>&nbsp;booking amount of Rs 21,000<\/strong>. Additionally, they can also book the car online from the comfort of their homes through \u2018<strong>Honda from Home<\/strong>\u2019 platform on Honda Cars India website&nbsp;with an amount of Rs 5,000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune (P&amp;V News Service): Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, has commenced the production of the much awaited India\u2019s Supreme Electric Hybrid, New Honda City e:HEV. Reaffirming Honda\u2019s commitment to making in India, the car model is being manufactured at Honda\u2019s world class manufacturing facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan. 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