Last Friday before an intimate fan-club only show in Los Angeles, Linkin Park unveiled a Honda Civic Si Coupe and CBR250R Motorcycle they personally customized and autographed to be displayed at every stop on the upcoming Honda Civic Tour.

Following the unveiling, the band asked their supporters and people worldwide to sign a pledge in support of Sustainable Energy For All. The pledge is available for digital signature at powertheworld.org. The goal is to get as many signatures as possible by June 19th, when Music For Relief will deliver it to Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon during the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, better known as Rio+20. For more info, visit uncsd2012.org.

Linkin Park and Music For Relief’s ‘Power The World’ campaign asks fans to use their voice to support Sustainable Energy For All, by signing a pledge to help the 1.3 billion people worldwide who have no access to electricity. Linkin Park launched Power The World to raise awareness and help bring clean energy solutions to the 1 in 5 people worldwide who do not currently have access to energy. One example of the clean energy solutions Power The World will highlight on the upcoming Honda Civic Tour is the Solar Suitcase from non-profit partner WE CARE Solar. The WE CARE Solar Suitcase brings lights, power and hope to health facilities in regions without reliable electricity. It is an economical, easy-to-use portable power unit that provides health workers with highly efficient medical lighting and power to help save lives.”The 2012 Honda Civic Tour together with Linkin Park and Incubus, will continue the tradition of more environmentally conscious actions to ensure a tour that supports the annual concert series’ dedicated environmental action plan. Linkin Park has always worked to make each tour more environmentally friendly than the last,” said lead vocalist Mike Shinoda, “which is why we are really pleased to be taking our greening even further with Honda and Incubus this year.” On-site concert innovations will encourage fans to be ‘greener’ as well by promoting simple, environment friendly initiatives, such as recycling, carpooling and reducing their carbon footprint associated with traveling to shows.

Linkin Park’s fifth studio album, LIVING THINGS (Machine Shop Recordings / Warner Bros) will be released June 26, 2012.About Music for Relief Founded by two-time Grammy winning/multi-platinum rock band LinkinPark, Music for Relief is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to victims of natural disasters and the prevention of such disasters. Since its inception in 2005, Music for Relief has raised over $5 million for victims of multiple disasters across four continents including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, hurricane Katrina, China’s Wenchuan earthquake, a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2011 earthquake & tsunami in Japan. Music for Relief also supports environmental programs as a means of disaster risk mitigation including the planting of over 1 million trees to help reduce global warming. The organization was recently recognized by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for the Download to Donate program to raise funds and awareness in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. And in recognition of its humanitarian work, LinkinPark received a 2011 Global Leadership Award from the United Nations Foundation. For more info visit musicforrelief.org.

About Honda Civic Tour Produced by Marketing Factory, the Honda Civic Tour brings innovation and environmental consciousness to the masses by combining automotive technology and contemporary music. For more info visit hondacivictour.com.About Honda Civic One of the best-selling compact cars in the United States, the Civic features a lineup of six distinct models: the conventional gasoline-powered Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe, two high-performance Civic Si models, gasoline-electric Civic Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF high fuel economy model. The Civic lineup embodies the Honda brand values of ‘clean, safe and fun’ with the Civic HF achieving an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating(1) of 41 mpg on the highway. The Civic Hybrid’s EPA-estimated fuel economy rating(1) is 44/44/44 city/highway/combined. The Civic sedan has earned top safety ratings from NHTSA and a ‘TOP SAFETY PICK’ designation from IIHS. Now in its ninth-generation, the Civic remains one of the most fun-to-drive compact cars on the road today. The Civic sedan starts at a suggested retail price(2) (MSRP) of $15,995 and is available at Honda dealerships nationwide. For high-resolution photos, broadcast quality video and media information of the entire 2012 Civic lineup, please visit hondanews.com.

(1) Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.(2) MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $750.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

About Honda CBR250R The all-new 2011 CBR250R brings a fresh take on the fun side of motorcycling. Beginners and experienced hands alike will key in on the extreme versatility of this sporty, fun-to-ride and affordable new offering from Honda. This dependable and lightweight machine delivers nimble handling, a broad spread of easily accessible power, a 200-plus-mile cruising range and low operating costs all in one. Whether the day calls for a commute to work, quick trips around town or all-day explorations in the countryside, the CBR250R offers as much fun per mile as anything around, all at a price that just about anyone can afford.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new UNI-CUB personal mobility device, designed for harmony with people. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, UNI-CUB offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking.

Representing the evolution of the U3-X personal mobility device that Honda announced in 2009, UNI-CUB features Honda’s proprietary balance control technology and the world’s first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System). These technologies allow the rider to control speed, move in any direction, turn and stop, all simply by shifting his or her weight. Since the rider can freely move forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally, he or she can quickly and easily maneuver among other people.

Moreover, UNI-CUB’s compact saddle-style packaging makes it easy for the rider’s legs to reach the ground and maintains eye-level height with other pedestrians. This configuration promotes harmony between the rider and others, letting the rider travel freely and comfortably inside facilities and among moving people.

Starting in June 2012, Honda will jointly conduct demonstration testing of UNI-CUB with Japan’s National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. In addition to testing the feasibility of using UNI-CUB indoors, this project will explore the practical applications of the device in a wide range of environments in Japan and other countries.

The balance control technology of UNI-CUB is part of the Honda Robotics family of technologies, which originates with Honda’s research into humanoid robots, including the world-famous ASIMO.

Going forward, Honda will continue its proactive research and development of next-generation mobility technologies, aiming always to offer more and more people the joy and fun that comes from freedom of movement.

Key features of UNI-CUB:
Maneuverability promotes compatibility with people in many environments:
1. Omni-directional freedom of movement similar to human walking
UNI-CUB has a two-wheel configuration with a minimal wheelbase. The front wheel features the Honda Omni Traction Drive System that Honda first announced in 2009. The rear wheel moves laterally to facilitate turning. By leveraging the different rotational speeds of the front and rear wheel treads during lateral movements, UNI-CUB can move forwards and backwards, side-to-side and diagonally and also turn in place, making possible quick, nimble movement.

2. Movement in harmony with other people
Honda’s proprietary balance control technology makes it possible for the rider to freely control the wheels of the UNI-CUB, much as human beings maintain their balance. With a design that takes into consideration the rider’s environment, this system allows the rider to maneuver while moving side by side with or holding hands with another person.

3. Compact size for moving and climbing gradients in barrier-free indoor environments
Thanks to UNI-CUB’s compact saddle-style packaging, the rider and vehicle together are about the same width as a person when walking. Optimized wheel design and high-precision drive/balance control enhance UNI-CUB’s ability to climb gradients in barrier-free indoor environments.

Ease of control promotes freedom of movement:
4. Weight shift control combined with touch panel control
When the rider is using weight shift control, UNI-CUB’s incline sensor detects the direction in which the rider is leaning, allowing UNI-CUB to calculate the direction and speed intended by the rider. And touch panel control via smartphone and other devices is another convenient control option.

 

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An average of 43.5 mpg — that was during a week’s test drive of the 2012 Honda Civic hybrid on city streets and highway. Now, that’s pretty impressive. And we didn’t have to sacrifice ride quality, safety or comfort in the redesigned gas/electric hybrid.

Available in four trims, the front-wheel-drive sedan is equipped with a 1.5-liter (up from the previous 1.3) engine with Integrated Motor Assist that develops 110 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 127 pounds-feet (increase of 4) of torque at 1000 rpm. The inline-four-cylinder engine is mated to an electric motor, which is powered by a lighter 20-kilowatt lithium-ion battery. A seamless Continuously Variable Transmission is standard. The hybrid offers a regenerative braking system for additional fuel savings. When brakes are applied, the electric power functions as a generator and converts the captured kinetic energy into useable electricity for recharging the battery. Want to eke out further fuel efficiency? Just press the ECON button. Also part of the Eco Assist system is the plant leaf graphics, which track driving habits.

Indeed, Honda has boosted gas mileage on this 2012 version over its predecessor by 4 mpg in city and 1 mpg on the highway. And compared to the conventional Civic sedan, the hybrid sees a 16 mpg and 5 mpg increase in city and highway respectively. Base-priced at $24,200, the Civic is priced up to $26,900 if you would like leather seats and a navigation system.

With its cheeky styling in and out, smooth but solid ride and frugal fuel consumption, the Civic hybrid is an easy choice. Honda’s reputation for durability and reliability only adds to the compact car’s value.

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