Before the Honda Fit EV is introduced into select west and east coast markets during the summer of 2012, Honda wanted to run a few tests. They wanted to analyze all possible challenges that come with EV-battery technology as well as all of the opportunities. The Honda Electric Demonstration Program is able to gather all the data Honda is looking for, by a series of real-world road tests. Honda's ultimate goal is to provide consumers with the best and most reliable vehicle possible and gain insight into future electric initiatives.Honda has always pushed the limit with new products and technologies, and the Honda Fit EV is a perfect example of that!

Instead of picking average American citizens to test the 2013 Honda Fit EV, the Japanese automaker chose one municipality (Torrance, CA), one tech leviathan (Google), and one ivy-league school (Stanford University). Needless to say, both Google and Stanford University welcomed the 2013 Honda Fit EV, and were eager to break down the following measurements:

• CO₂ reduction
• Energy consumption
  
• Total energy expenditures
  

Once Google got their first EV, they hosted an employee ride event, where almost 100 workers took it for a spin. All three organizations worked extremely efficient in performing tests, gathering data, and analyzing results. After all, they will be the ones driving the vehicle once it has been released into mass production!

Once Honda Superstore of Joliet hears the results, we will make sure to let you know! We are dedicated to keeping you informed of the latest Honda news. If you would like to come take a look at the 2012 Honda Fit sooner rather than later, come down to 3225 North Plainfield Rd in Joliet, IL during our regular business hours. We're always happy to share specs, answer any questions or concerns, compare the petrol-powered Fit to the Fit EV, and arrange test drives. We look forward to serving you in the near future!