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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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Honda will begin sales in Japan of the Clarity Fuel Cell in March 2016. At the same time, it will introduce a new approach to automobile manufacturing which requires consideration of electrification beyond the concept of a “platform.”. Hachigo is initiating a major organizational change in April.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

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This could be applied in two phases: first to all new car models in 2016, and then second to all cars in production after 2018. The automobile manufacturers should make a voluntary commitment to apply front and side impact crash test standards (UN Regs. 94 & 95 or FMVSS 208 & 214) to all their new models from 2016.

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