Earth Dreams Technology

These days when you lift the hood of your Honda car or truck you may notice three curious words engraved on a small badge affixed to the top of a Honda engine: Earth Dreams Technology (EDT).  Makes one wonder about the vision behind the technology.  Sort of piggybacks the whole "Power of Dreams" motto, progressive and has an environmentally-friendly ring to it. Here's what it means

A New Set of Design Qualities

Firtst introduced in Japan toward the end of  2011, Honda then announced it was developing a set of vehicles that would embody EDT.  ( a set of advancements focused on the dual need to protect the environment and provide a joy of driving. engineered from bumper-to-bumper with similar qualities in mind.

Here's how Honda state what EDT is in that 2011 press release:  “‘Earth Dreams Technology’ is a next generation set of technological advancements which greatly enhance both driving performance and fuel efficiency at a high level, using as its base advanced environmental technologies to pursue the joy of driving unique to Honda. It is a series of measures in which efficiency of internal combustion components including engine, and transmission, as well as electric-powered motor technology, is further improved.”

Components

There are six key components of EDT, all reinforcing the dual need discussed above.

1. A gasoline engine that achieves optimum driving performance and fuel efficiency
2. A compact diesel engine that achieves top-of-class acceleration and fuel efficiency
3. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) that combines a high level of driving fun and fuel efficiency 
4. A two-motor hybrid system that achieves industry-leading efficiency
5. A high-efficiency, high output electric SH-AWD hybrid system that combines superior driving and environmental performance
6. A compact, high-efficiency electric powertrain for EVs