Jointly, the company has changed the FCX Clarity EV into an absolutely zero-emissions standard generator that is driven by the solar energy (sun) and water.

Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles may not be snatching as many headings as their well-known battery EV counterparts; however that really doesn’t indicate that the company hasn’t halted working on their FCX Clarity.



After nearly 4-years of its debut, the company altered the EV to include a packet of power vents, which is placed as a little-wheeled part near the vehicle’s rear tire. The newly included little-wheeled unit actually allows the vehicle to function as a standard 9-kW generator.

Under the same project, the automaker has also fitted a newly developed hydrogen fueling station located at Saitama near a government building, Japan that develops hydrogen by using solar power and water.

It is actually an experiment of a system, and if that proves to be successful, it will permit Honda’s FCX Clarity to act as a standard generator with completely no tailpipe emissions.

The automaker didn’t provide too many facts about their new system, which has just started testing from late last month i.e. March 2012.

Changes

You cannot expect more number of changes for the year 2012 and it might get a new color option for the year 2014. 2013 Pilot continues with the solidly constructed cabin. Overall length remains mid-pack for this particular class.

Engine

It is far too early to discuss regarding engine details. Rumors strongly suggest that vehicle will continue with the 2012 model’s power-train with sole 5-speed auto transmission.

Features

2013 Pilot is offered with convenience and comfortable features that are available on the competitors. You can expect the general crossover features for the year 2013.

As far as pricing is concerned, company has not revealed any info. There will not be much deviation from 2012 model. Price range will be roughly from $29,800 to $42,100.

Trim Levels

2009 Pilot was offered in LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trim levels – each was available in all-wheel or front-wheel drive.

Honda 2009 Pilot Engine Specs

2009 Pilot was equipped with a 3.5-L V6 engine that delivered 250 hp at 5700 rpm and 253 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

The driver-selectable “lock” feature in all-wheel drive system routed utmost 70 percent of torque to the rear wheels at speeds below 19 miles per hour.

Performance

In performance testing, Pilot went from 0 to 60 mph in just 8.1 seconds; it hit 0-100 mph and 0-110 mph in a time span of 23.6 sec and 36.0 sec.

Gas Mileage

According to EPA, the all-wheel drive 2009 Pilot achieved 16 mpg in city, 22 mpg on highways, and 18 mpg combined; while 2-wheel drive Pilot models achieved 17/23/23 mpg.

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New Features

Honda Pilot for 2011 has come out almost unchanged when compared to the earlier models. A rear seat occupant’s entertainment system is included in the Touring trim level, while a navigation system is made standard on EX-L for this model year.

Mechanical Specs

The all-new 2011 Honda Pilot LX is driven by a 3.5 litre V6 engine, which has the ability to generate 250 hp of output power, and torque of 253 lb-feet. It makes use of 5-speed auto transmission system to deliver the engine power to the rear wheels, and it is available in a front-wheel drive body form.

Performance Features

In performance testing, 2011 Pilot LX model was successful in achieving 60 miles per hour mark in a sluggish 9.7 seconds. The EPA rated fuel economy of Pilot EX model is around 17 miles per gallon in urban areas, 23 miles per gallon on highways, and 19 mpg combined.

Pricing Details

The 4WD 2011 Honda Pilot LX is available with a MSRP of $29,645, and the 2WD model is priced at $28,045.

Inside the 2008 Honda Pilot Owner’s Manual

The owner’s manual gives a brief introduction to your Honda Pilot at a glance. It even suggests the driving technology with some tips. It also gives some suggestions on emergency conditions.

2008 Pilot Owner’s manual covers the maintenance guidelines, mechanical specifications, gas mileage, instrument cluster, climate control, driver control, lights, entertainment system, safety defects, cleaning instructions, engine compartment, engine, battery, and fuel information.

It also gives a brief foreword about locks, security, customer assistance, safety aspects, seating restraints, air filters, lubricant specification, refill capacities as well as accessories.

The owner’s manual gives a free access to operating, service, auto instructions, and safety precautions.

This owner’s manual is a must to add value to your electronic document storage archive. It even helps while selling or buying any new car.

Link to Purchase the Manual

You can purchase 2008 Honda Pilot Owner’s Manual for just $8.72 from the below link:

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Trims and Prices

Depending on the model, the price of 2010 Honda Pilot also varies. The base prices are more than the competitive SUVs. For standard features, the price will again vary.

2010 Honda Pilot LX is priced at around $28,605 when equipped with front-wheel drive; it is priced at around $30,205 when equipped with AWD system. The vehicle includes rear and front air conditioning unit, an audio system, and auxiliary input jack.

Prices of 2010 Honda Pilot EX is around $31,455 with front-wheel drive and with AWD, it is around $33,055. The other upgraded features include cloth upholstery, power driver’s seat, and audio controls on the steering wheel.

2010 Honda Pilot EX-L is priced at around $34,555 with FWD and $36,155 with AWD. The Touring version in the lineup is priced at $37,755. Touring and EX-L models come with standard DVD entertainment system.

These are the 2010 Honda Pilot price details for various trims.

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2003-11 Pilot Models

Pilot was introduced by Honda during 2003. The regular gas fuel drives Pilot. There is no change in the engine specification from 2003 to current 2011. All Pilot editions are powered by a standard 3.5-L V6 engine. This engine is mated to a five-speed automatic gear transmission. The power output of the current Pilot achieves 250 hp from the previous 244 hp V6 engines.

Fuel Economy

There is no change in the fuel economy of Pilot from 2003 editions. When the power output increased from 244 to 250 HP, the gas mileage for Honda Pilot was also expected yield better mileage. But there was no drastic change in the fuel mileage. Pilot is offered with either front-wheel or four-wheel drive guise.

The estimated EPA fuel economy of the Pilot SUV is around 15-17 mpg in the city premises and 20-24 mpg on the highway roads.

Honda Pilot Wiper Blade

These wipers for Honda pilot are designed for providing better visibility. It comes with silicone coating, and limited warranty coverage.

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Honda Pilot Halogen Bulb

These halogen bulbs provide 90% more brightness when compared with the standard halogen bulbs. The package comprises of 2 bulbs, available in various sizes for different models.

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Honda Pilot Rear Floor Mats

These carpets are accurately lined and shaped and manufactured with Tri-Extended Material.

Fluids that are trapped can be removed easily.

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Engine Performance

2010 Pilot is powered by a 3.5-L V6 engine that pumps out 250 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque, mated to a five-speed automatic gear transmission. All pilot models come with a choice of all-wheel and front-wheel drive systems.

Driving Impression

The VTEC technology used in Pilot brings down the life of V6 engine at higher rpm. The brake pedal performs pretty well in panic stop situations. A lack of low-end torque from inline-6 makes Pilot version feel quite flat-footed off the line.

2010 Pilot LX Price

The invoice price of two-wheel drive Pilot LX is around $25,282, while the MSRP is $27,895.

2010 Pilot 2WD EX Price

The invoice price of 2WD EX is $27,857 and $30,745-MSRP.

2010 Pilot EX-L Price

The MSRP of EX-L goes up to $33,845 and invoice price is around $30,658. The price of Pilot Touring and EX-L increases if you add DVD rear entertainment and Navigation system.

The front-wheel drive Honda Pilot 2010 prices are bit higher than 2WD version.