The new Accord's innovative i-VTEC engines continuously control both valve timing and lift. These powerplants achieve improved fuel efficiency with increased power and excellent clean-air performance while meeting Europe's stringent EURO-IV emission control standards.*
* Introduced in the European Union in 2005

This remarkable new vehicle also contributes to environmental protection through application of greener materials and a higher recycling rate. Use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and such hazardous materials as lead and hexavalent chromium is reduced, and application of eco-friendly easy-to-recycle olefin-based parts is increased.

Surprises generation of dioxin caused by incomplete combustion
at the time of incineration
Increased use of cleaner materials
Increased recycling rate