# Automated Hybrid Vehicles This Honda Acura RLX Hybrid Features Driver Assistance Technologies By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-vehicle References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/rlx-automated-development-2016/43427/) & [hondanews](http://hondanews.com/releases/second-generation-automated-acura-rlx-development-vehicle-revealed-in-california?query=automated%20rlx%20development%20vehicle) As far as hybrid vehicles go, they don't come about as exciting as futuristic as this particular offering, an RLX hybrid brought to you by Honda -- and none other than its famous Acura division. This particular automated vehicle is fitted with an exceptionally futuristic suite of hardware components. Some of the highlights include improved radar and Lidar, boosted cameras and significantly upgraded GPS sensors. The supporting hardware that does less glamorous behind-the-scenes work has also been boosted to include CPUs that perform at a higher rate thanks to improved heat management technologies. The vehicle also has the AcuraWatch driver assistance suite which includes lane assist and cruise control. This hybrid vehicle goes to show that eco-friendly automotive options do not have to be independent of high-performance hardware and options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced driver assistance systems. - **Hybrid Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the integration of high-performance hardware and eco-friendly options. - **Futuristic Hardware Components:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the improvement of radar, Lidar, cameras, GPS sensors, and supporting hardware technologies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the creation of automated hybrid vehicles. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced driver assistance systems and futuristic hardware components used in hybrid vehicles. - **Environment and Sustainability Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the integration of high-performance hardware and eco-friendly options in hybrid vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Dual-Motor SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-rdx.md) - [Tech Brand Vehicle Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-car.md) - [Autonomous Work Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle.md) - [Sleek Google-Enabled EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-zdx.md) - [Posh Practical Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-zrv.md) - [Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-acura-zdx.md) - [Efficient Dual-Motor Hybrid Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-civic-ehev.md) - [Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-sensing.md) - [Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prologue.md)