American Honda Motor Co. isn't just looking to cut fuel costs and trim carbon-dioxide emissions on the road.

Honda, which centers its U.S. car-making operations in Ohio, this week announced the full deployment of a new fleet of Auto-Max railcars, which hold up to 22 cars and trucks. The 400-car fleet, the company said, cuts down per-vehicle fuel costs and reduces CO2 emissions.

Honda's bi-level rail cars, by comparison, can move up to 10 trucks and only carry one vehicle at a time.

Ed Miller, a Honda spokesman, said another key feature of the railcars, designed by Lake Oswego, Ore.-based freight manufacturer Greenbrier Cos. (NYSE:GBX), is their fully enclosed design, which cuts down on shipping problems over long distances. Some vehicles produced in Marysville, for example, travel... // Charlotte Business Journal

American Honda Motor Co. isn't just looking to cut fuel costs and trim carbon-dioxide emissions on the road.

The sales arm for automaker Honda Motor Co., which centers its U.S. manufacturing operations in Ohio, this week announced the rollout of a new fleet of Auto-Max rail cars, which hold a mix of up to 22 cars and trucks for transport around North America. The 400-car fleet, the company said, cuts down per-vehicle fuel costs and reduces CO2 emissions.

Honda's bi-level rail cars, by comparison, can move about half as many vehicles and only cars or trucks in each load. The Auto-Max cars make up about 30 percent of Honda's rail fleet.

Ed Miller, a Honda spokesman, said another key feature of the rail cars, designed by Lake Oswego, Ore.-based freight manufacturer Greenbrier Cos.... // Charlotte Business Journal

American Honda Motor Co. isn't just looking to cut fuel costs and trim carbon-dioxide emissions on the road.

Honda, which centers its U.S. car-making operations in Ohio, this week announced the full deployment of a new fleet of Auto-Max railcars, which hold up to 22 cars and trucks. The 400-car fleet, the company said, cuts down per-vehicle fuel costs and reduces CO2 emissions.

Honda's bi-level rail cars, by comparison, can move up to 10 trucks and only carry one vehicle at a time.

Ed Miller, a Honda spokesman, said another key feature of the railcars, designed by Lake Oswego, Ore.-based freight manufacturer Greenbrier Cos. (NYSE:GBX), is their fully enclosed design, which cuts down on shipping problems over long distances. Some vehicles produced in Marysville, for example, travel... // Bizjournals.com

The first customers have lined up for American Honda Motor Co. 's hydrogen fuel cell-powered car, a month before leases begin for the auto manufacturer's eco-friendly invention.

Honda, which centers its U.S. car-making operations in Ohio, plans to deliver about 200 of its FCX Clarity vehicles in the United States and Japan to customers in the first three years of production. The vehicle, unveiled as a concept model in 2005, is propelled by a motor that runs on electricity generated in the fuel cell, with its only emission being water.

The company has described the Clarity as similar to the Marysville-built Accord in size, but on a platform of its own. The car averages 68 miles a gallon and can get 271 miles on a full tank.

Leases begin in July for the vehicle, which is being... // San Antonio Business Journal

The first customers have lined up for American Honda Motor Co. 's hydrogen fuel cell-powered car, a month before leases begin for the auto manufacturer's eco-friendly invention.

Honda, which centers its U.S. car-making operations in Ohio, plans to deliver about 200 of its FCX Clarity vehicles in the United States and Japan to customers in the first three years of production. The vehicle, unveiled as a concept model in 2005, is propelled by a motor that runs on electricity generated in the fuel cell, with its only emission being water.

The company has described the Clarity as similar to the Marysville-built Accord in size, but on a platform of its own. The car averages 68 miles a gallon and can get 271 miles on a full tank.

Leases begin in July for the vehicle, which is being... // Columbus Business First

The first customers have lined up for American Honda Motor Co. 's hydrogen fuel cell-powered car, a month before leases begin for the auto manufacturer's eco-friendly invention.

Honda, which centers its U.S. car-making operations in Ohio, plans to deliver about 200 of its FCX Clarity vehicles in the United States and Japan to customers in the first three years of production. The vehicle, unveiled as a concept model in 2005, is propelled by a motor that runs on electricity generated in the fuel cell, with its only emission being water.

The company has described the Clarity as similar to the Marysville-built Accord in size, but on a platform of its own. The car averages 68 miles a gallon and can get 271 miles on a full tank.

Leases begin in July for the vehicle, which is being... // Bizjournals.com