All-new Honda Legend launches in PH

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) tonight launches the all-new Legend which is the top-of-the-line among its class and is the world’s first Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

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Honda Legend key specs:
3.5-liter V6 i-VTEC engine with VCM (Variable Cylinder Management)
7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission)
380PS @ 6,500rpm (combined from its 3-motor hybrid system)
47.1 kg-m @ 4,700rpm
Li-Ion battery pack
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
8-inch i-MID with Navigation
7-inch touchscreen display
14-speaker audio system
18-inch alloy wheels
LED headlamps
Dimensions: 4997 (l) x 1890 (w) x 1478mm (h)
Wheelbase: 2850mm
Ground clearance: 145mm
Curb weight: 1976 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 57 liters

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The all-new Legend is priced at Php4,380,000 and is already available in dealerships.

The company didn’t end at presenting only the luxurious Legend. There are also a Modulo variant as well as a Mugen model that are both lookers, but no prices were announced for them.

Honda Legend (Modulo)
Honda Legend (Modulo)
Honda Legend (MUGEN)
Honda Legend (MUGEN)

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Boat and bus hybrid to ferry commuters on Pasig River

MMDA yesterday has conducted a test run for the prototype of MMDA’s River Bus Ferry to be used in transporting commuters along the 25-kilometer Pasig River. If everything goes well we could be seeing about 40 of these hybrids by April 2014.

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Though it didn’t work out back in 2011 mainly due to financial losses, the service is being revived this year as part of helping decongest the traffic in Metro Manila due to the major road constructions that are simultaneously going on.

The ferry hybrid was originally a tug boat installed with bus seats that can now accommodate up to 40 people. When this pushes through and becomes operational sometime in April, people would just have to pay a minimal fare to ride the ferry that would be passing through Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, and Pasig City.

Hopefully, the re-implementation of these ferries would help lessen the congestion that we’re experiencing today — more so during rush hour. It was reported that the river’s width has an equivalent of 10 road lanes so if that’s going to be utilized well, coupled by an efficient system, I personally think they’re up to something really good here.

It’s just up to the public if they would ride the ferries as previous complaints include that unpleasant Pasig River smell.

{Sources 1, 2}

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Boat and bus hybrid to ferry commuters on Pasig River

MMDA today has conducted a test run for the prototype of MMDA’s River Bus Ferry to be used in transporting commuters along the 25-kilometer Pasig River. If everything goes well we could be seeing about 40 of these hybrids by April 2014.

pasig river ferry

Though it didn’t work out back in 2011 mainly due to financial losses, the service is being revived this year as part of helping decongest the traffic in Metro Manila due to the major road constructions that are simultaneously going on.

The ferry hybrid was originally a tug boat installed with bus seats that can now accommodate up to 40 people. When this pushes through and becomes operational sometime in April, people would just have to pay a minimal fare to ride the ferry that would be passing through Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, and Pasig City.

Hopefully, the re-implementation of these ferries would help lessen the congestion that we’re experiencing today — more so during rush hour. It was reported that the river’s width has an equivalent of 10 road lanes so if that’s going to be utilized well, coupled by an efficient system, I personally think they’re up to something really good here.

It’s just up to the public if they would ride the ferries as previous complaints include that unpleasant Pasig River smell.

{Sources 1, 2}

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