Honda promotes
green
initiatives
among students
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently gathered almost 100 students from the country’s premier universities like Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Enderun Colleges, Miriam College, University of Asia and the Pacific and University of the Philippines to promote environmental awareness Honda partnered with AIESEC Philippines, a global student organization that gives importance in world issues and leadership development, in organizing a fuel efficiency driving competition called Honda Challenge Cup and an environmental forum.
Honda taught the students correct driving techniques in achieving better fuel mileage.
To demonstrate these practical driving tips under real-world situations, Honda provided City, Jazz, Civic and Accord models during Honda Challenge Cup.
With the basic formula vehicle plus driver plus fuel equals fuel economy, this competition posed various challenges in both city and highway driving conditions using normal driving style and with a running airconditioning system.
The environment forum themed "Working together towards environmental Harmony" provided a situational background on the environment with Dr. Gerry Bagtasa of the University of the Philippines and Roy Cabonegro of Partido Kalikasan as guest speakers.