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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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The latest edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual Automotive Trends Report finds that Model Year (MY) 2017 vehicle fuel economy was 24.9 Most large manufacturers used banked credits, along with technology improvements, to maintain compliance in model year 2017. Estimated Real-World CO 2 and Fuel Economy.

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Honda and Hitachi Automotive establish their electric motor joint venture

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and Honda Motor Co., Hitachi Automotive hods 51%; Honda holds 49%. Moreover, Honda will continue to focus on the global promotion of electric vehicles by using motors from the new company as well as the motors it currently manufactures itself in Japan. Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. Earlier post.)

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Honda begins joint research with Boston University in information security for AI; secure MPC

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Honda Research Institute (HRI), a Honda R&D subsidiary, and Boston University have agreed to begin joint research in the area of data security and privacy for artificial intelligence (AI) research. Honda noted. To accelerate its research in the area of information security, Honda has chosen the Rafik B.

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Honda to show EV concept with AI emotion engine from joint project with Softbank

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At CES 2017, Honda will showcase what it calls a future technology path toward a redefined mobility experience. The emotion engine is the focus of a joint research project with Softbank Corporation that Honda announced in July 2016 to apply the AI technology in mobility products. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Toyota, Nissan and Honda agree on details of H2 station support in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., and Honda Motor Co., Toyota launched the Mirai FCV in late 2014, while Honda has announced its plan to bring an FCV to market before April 2016 and Nissan is also planning to market an FCV as early as 2017. Earlier post.)

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11 more multinationals join Hydrogen Council

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Launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in early 2017, the Hydrogen Council ( earlier post ) is a global CEO initiative to foster the role of hydrogen technologies in the global energy transition. This is corporate leadership at scale?multinationals

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Mitsui Top-tec making an investment $100 million to extend EV portions plant in Ontario

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Mitsui Top-tec largest shoppers are Honda, Toyota and Nissan. Ford says the corporate will viewable a fresh facility and assemble greater than 100 jobs. The province says Mitsui is the one corporate in Canada that creates motor core portions for electrical and hybrid cars. Ford says the funding into the plant in Branftord, Ont.,

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