|
|
|
TOKYO, June 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that, this month, it has joined the international technical review panel comprised of FAA and aviation OEMs (FAA / OEM Review Panel defined in ASTM D4054), which evaluates the safety of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and supports the standardization of SAF.
SAF is expected to play an important role in achieving carbon neutrality in aviation as it is produced from non-fossil or sustainable raw materials such as plants and waste, and reduces CO2 emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. In the meantime, to enable the end use of SAF, it must be evaluated for safety on aircraft and engines by the members of the FAA / OEM Review Panel, and its specifications must be established as American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Together with other review panel members, Honda will contribute to the safety and widespread use of SAF by evaluating the safety of newly-developed SAF through the review of various test data and by supporting standardization.
Working toward the realization of a sustainable society, Honda has set a company-wide goal of achieving carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050. In the area of aviation, in addition to developing new environmentally responsible power units based on gas turbine and electrification technologies, Honda is conducting research on carbon neutral fuels that will serve as an alternative to fossil fuels, as well as carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies*. With the participation on this international SAF review panel, Honda will strive to realize carbon neutrality by further advancing and achieving practical application of its technologies not only through its independent initiatives, but also while collaborating with various companies and organizations around the world.
About FAA / OEM Review Panel
FAA / OEM Review Panel is an international organization comprised of the FAA, aircraft manufacturers and aeroengine manufacturers, which is evaluating the impact of SAF on aircraft and engines. Current participants are Boeing, Airbus, Dassault, Embraer, De Havilland, Bell Helicopter, Bombardier, Sikorsky, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Honeywell Safran and Honda.
About Honda Aviation Business
Honda began research into aircraft and jet engines in 1986. As for the aircraft, Honda developed HondaJet, a light business jet aircraft with a unique engine layout structure (Over-The-Wing Engine Mount). As for aircraft engines, Honda developed the HF120 engine jointly with General Electric Company (GE) based on the HF118 engine Honda developed independently. With its innovative aircraft and jet engine technologies, HondaJet achieves best-in class fuel efficiency and environmental performance which contributes to the reduction of the environmental impact of its flights. Currently, the HondaJet global fleet comprises over 200 aircraft with more than 100,000 flight hours recorded.
* Technologies that enable recycle / reuse of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere as energy resource.
Topic: Press release summary
Source: Honda Motor Co, Ltd
Sectors: Automotive
http://www.acnnewswire.com
From the Asia Corporate News Network
Copyright © 2024 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Asia Corporate News Network.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Honda Motor Co, Ltd |
Dec 19, 2024 11:30 HKT/SGT |
Two Honda 0 Series Prototype Models to Premiere at CES 2025 |
Dec 19, 2024 11:13 HKT/SGT |
Honda Presents World Premiere of Honda S+ Shift, Next-generation e:HEV Technology |
Dec 18, 2024 16:50 HKT/SGT |
Honda Presents Next-generation e:HEV Technologies at Press Briefing on Honda e:HEV Business and Technology |
Dec 18, 2024 16:22 HKT/SGT |
Honda to Utilize Existing Powertrain Unit Factory to Establish New Production Plant for Next-generation Fuel Cell System in Japan |
Dec 3, 2024 15:59 HKT/SGT |
Honda and MIE Honda HEAT Hold Rally Event Ahead of the NTT Japan Rugby League One 2024-2025 Season |
Dec 2, 2024 22:08 HKT/SGT |
Honda Introduces AI-powered Social Robot, Haru, to University Hospital in Spain |
Nov 25, 2024 10:55 HKT/SGT |
Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver Max Verstappen Wins Fourth Consecutive F1 Drivers' World Championship |
Nov 21, 2024 14:35 HKT/SGT |
Honda Unveils Demonstration Production Line for All-Solid-State Batteries Located in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan |
Nov 7, 2024 16:10 HKT/SGT |
Honda Signs Sponsorship Agreement to Provide Electrified Vehicles at World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 |
Nov 6, 2024 13:15 HKT/SGT |
Honda Unveils Electric Motorcycle Concept Models "EV Fun Concept" and "EV Urban Concept" at EICMA 2024 |
More news >> |
|
|
|
|