Honda CR-Z Hybrid on display in Tokyo

No change in hybrid technology?

"The CR-Z is a next-generation lightweight sports car equipped with Honda’s original gas-electric hybrid system which achieves both clean performance and a high level of torque," notes a Honda website.

Keywords in that sentence, "lightweight" and "original".

Certainly, decreasing the weight of a vehicle can have a significant impact on fuel economy, however, it is a bit disappointing to hear that this next generation hybrid might use Honda's "original gas-electric hybrid system".

Once again, it seems Honda is still very cautious regarding hybrid cars.

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