Honda Clarity Wins California Air Quality Award

The Honda Clarity series has been awarded the Coalition for Clean Air’s 2018 California Air Quality Award for Corporate Environmental Stewardship¹. The Coalition for Clean Air is a nonprofit founded in 1971, whose mission is to “protect public health, improve air quality and prevent climate change.” The Honda Clarity series includes the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, which is available nationwide, as well as the Clarity Electric (available in California and Oregon) and Clarity Fuel Cell (available in California).

“The Coalition for Clean Air is proud to recognize Honda with a California Air Quality Award. By leading the way in fuel efficiency among all major carmakers and committing to having two-thirds of its global automobile sales to be electrified vehicles by 2030, Honda has set a gold standard for others to follow,” said Dr. Joseph K. Lyou, president and CEO at Coalition for Clean Air.

Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid

While there are three different members of the Clarity family, the one that buyers can find nationwide is the Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid. Plug-in hybrid vehicles have both an electric battery-powered motor and a traditional internal combustion engine. This combines the environmental and economic benefits of an all-electric vehicle with the freedom of a conventional vehicle. Plug-in hybrids like the Clarity can be recharged by plugging them into an electrical outlet or charging station, through regenerative braking, or through the internal combustion engine. Advanced technologies allow the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid to offer a 110-mile combined gas-electric fuel economy rating, a combined range rating of 340 miles, and an all-electric range rating of 47 miles². Buyers can feel good knowing they’ve chosen a highly efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicle that doesn’t compromise on any of the freedom and versatility found in traditional vehicles.

Exterior

The Honda Clarity boasts a unique exterior design with a low, wide, aerodynamic body. The sculpted body was designed to efficiently distribute airflow across the body for a quiet and comfortable ride. Standard LED headlights give the Clarity a modern look. Shoppers can choose from available Platinum White Pearl, Solar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Moonlit Forest Pearl, and Crimson Pearl exterior colors.

Interior

The Clarity comes standard with many of the modern amenities that buyers expect. Intuitive technology is integrated throughout the vehicle, such as a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines³, a smart entry system with push button start, and an 8-inch touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay⁴ and Android Auto⁵. Every Clarity includes standard Honda Sensing driver assistance and safety technologies, like Collision Mitigation Braking System⁶, Road Departure Mitigation System⁷, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow⁸, and Lane Keeping Assist System⁹. Interior materials are premium and environmentally responsible. The Touring trim adds remote climate pre-conditioning, leather-trimmed seating, and more.

If you’re interested in learning more about the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, check out our current inventory, then visit us at Rairdon’s Honda of Sumner. Our friendly, knowledgeable team is ready to help find the perfect Honda for you.

_{1) For proving drivers can reduce or even eliminate tailpipe emissions without sacrificing style, comfort or performance. The Coalition for Clean Air is a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of technology, laws and environmental practices, helping promote clean, healthy air for California.}

_{2) 110 combined miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) electric rating; 44 city/40 highway/42 combined MPG gasoline only rating. 47-mile maximum EV mode driving range rating, 340-mile combined gas-electric driving range rating. Ratings determined by EPA. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition and other factors.}

_{3) Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle.}

_{4) Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.}

_{5) Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc.}

_{6) CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.}

_{7) Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle’s departure from a detected lane. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.}

_{8) ACC with Low-Speed Follow cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather, or on winding roads. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.}

_{9) LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.}