Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDTi), a provider of advanced emission control technology, announced it is providing catalysts, featuring its high-performance mixed phase catalyst (MPC) technology, to Honda for its newly designed 2017 Accord Hybrid model. The model has been in production since the beginning of 2016 and is now being delivered to dealerships throughout North America.
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids are a key part of the carmaker’s plan to increase fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions over the next decade. According to a new study from Juniper Research, nearly 17 million hybrids will be on the road by 2020, up from an estimated 12 million in 2015. The catalysts in hybrid and electric vehicles normally require high levels of precious metals to achieve higher performance due to the low-temperature drive cycles encountered. CDTI’s MPC technology enables car manufacturers to meet the required high performance at lower platinum group metal (PGM) levels. To increase commercial traction in this key segment, CDTI says it is continuing to broaden its technology portfolio to support ongoing innovation.
“We are pleased to have been selected by Honda to supply a high-value solution for the Accord Hybrid – one of the world’s most advanced vehicles. Furthermore, this project demonstrates the continued strength of our relationship with Honda,” said Matthew Beale, CEO of CDTi. “Our MPC technology reduces both NOx emissions and PGM usage, offering high performance and significant cost savings. Honda remains a valued adopter of our technology and we look forward to providing our technology for this specialized, high-value, low-volume model.”
CDTi began delivering catalysts to Honda in 2001, including for the popular model years 2004, 2008 and 2013 Accord, its North American hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, as well as the Acura TLX, TSX and RLX.
