The city of Torrance, California has one more electric vehicle to explore as Honda gets ready for their next zero emissions ride. Made possible by the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program, a Fit EV will now be trailblazing the upcoming public market release of the 2013 car to select California and Oregon cities. Integrated into the local government’s fleet, the car will be used so that further research into potential recharging stations can be conducted. It will also be the true test of the claimed 123 city-mile per charge stamped on Honda’s first real attempt at a mass-produced EV.
“This is an exciting day as we take another important step toward Honda’s comprehensive vision for reducing CO2 emissions while at the same time advancing our relationship with the city of Torrance,” said Steve Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office for American Honda. Powered by a 20 kilowatt hours lithium-ion battery and 92 kilowatt coaxial electric motor, the Fit EV should manage up to 95 miles on the highway and 123 in the city on a full charge depending on driving habits. It also has the ability to be fully charged in under three hours when plugged into a 240-volt outlet. Just like its other zero emissions brother, the hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity, the Fit EV will be leased to select grouping of Americans. The cars will make it into the public’s hands during the summer of 2012.
Source: Honda
