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2017 Honda Clarity Electric Press Kit - Body and Exterior

Futuristic and functional, the Clarity Electric breaks new ground for Honda in its exterior design and features. Dimensionally similar to the 2017 Accord sedan, its features include advanced aerodynamic treatments, full LED lighting, next-generation, high-efficiency windshield wipers, and exclusive Cobalt Blue Pearl paint.

Advanced Exterior Design Futuristic and expressive, aerodynamic and advanced, and amply sized to accommodate five passengers and their luggage in great comfort, the new Clarity Electric exterior design aims to establish a new dimension for electric vehicles. In doing so, it brings to market Honda's unique blend of utility, refinement, and value.

The presentation begins with distinctive front-end styling, encompassing LED DRLs and ultra-thin LED headlamps, a blend of decisive angular shapes and flowing curves, and high-tech aerodynamic features, all wrapped around an unmistakable Honda grille. The body sides visually sculpt the airflow, enabling the Clarity Electric to slip through the wind with minimal noise and disturbance. Unique front air curtains, rear tire covers and rear air curtains – along with chrome garnishes, clear taillight lenses and a unique exterior color palette – are further signature elements of Honda's environmental flagship.

Dimensions Measuring 192.7 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 58.2 inches high, and riding on a 108.3-inch wheelbase, the Clarity Electric is within an inch of the 2017 Honda Accord sedan in all key dimensions. This generous sizing gives the Clarity Electric a significant advantage in its segment compared to other electric vehicles.

Aerodynamics A comprehensive aerodynamics package helps the Clarity Electric fulfill its mission as a tech-savvy, energy-efficient and image-leading vehicle. With its sleek profile design, the Clarity Electric adopts a drag basic form, together with numerous wind-tunnel tested details that further boost energy efficiency while simultaneously lowering wind noise.

Minimizing the size of the inlet openings on the front fascia reduces airflow under the hood, while special radiator ducting and a full underfloor cover further reduce aero disturbances. Special "air curtains" built into the front fenders and rear doors let air pass through rather than tumble across the wheel openings, and special tire covers integrated into the rear fenders help move airflow smoothly rearward. At the rear of the cabin, the C-pillars mimic the front A-pillars in shape and size, reducing energy-wasting vortexes coming off the rear of the body. Even the taillight lenses are optimized with a "washboard" surface that lets air flow smoothly across them.

LED Lighting The Clarity Electric uses a unique combination of exterior LED lighting that distinguishes it from the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Clarity Fuel Cell. Unique to the Clarity Electric are large LED DRLs, ultrathin high-low beams with nine LEDs per side, LED side marker lights, LED front turn signals and LED edge lights. LED taillights, turn signals and wing-shaped brake combination lights with unique clear lenses provide high illumination and distinguish the Clarity Electric at a glance.

Windshield Wipers New windshield wiper technology on the Clarity delivers an 80-percent improvement in washing efficiency, as well as a 50-percent reduction in washing solution usage for each operation. To improve the washing efficiency for a clearer view, nozzle jets attached to the wiper arms spray the windshield at the leading edge of the blade only, ensuring that each wiper motion cleans the glass with maximum efficiency. For even greater efficiency, the jets adjust the amount of cleaning solution corresponding to the outside air temperature and vehicle speed.

Exterior Colors The Clarity Electric is available in three distinctive exterior colors that match the vehicle's emissions-free operation and high-tech personality. Cobalt Blue Pearl is exclusive to the Clarity Electric and highlights the car's surfaces distinctively in sunlight or shadow.  Also available are elegant White Orchid Pearl with a brilliant clear coat, and stylish Modern Steel Metallic.

 

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