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Earth Dreams Technology
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Honda Advanced Technology.
Earth Dreams Technology
Earth Dreams Technology is Honda's comprehensive powertrain strategy, unveiled on November 30, 2011, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 30% by 2020 (compared to 2000 levels) and achieving class-leading fuel efficiency within three years of its launch. To improve fuel economy by around 10%, Earth Dreams introduces a suite of engineering enhancements across engines and transmissions, including the adoption of DOHC architecture, variable valve timing control (VTC), direct injection, Atkinson cycle operation, high-capacity exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and electric water pumps. Structural improvements such as reduced bore pitch, thinner cylinder blocks and camshafts, and overall engine weight reduction are also implemented, along with friction-reducing measures to improve thermal efficiency and performance.