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Series production of next-generation Acura NSX hybrid supercar begins in April at new Performance Manufacturing Center

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Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) will begin series production of the next-generation Acura NSX hybrid supercar ( earlier post ) in late April, with customer deliveries to commence thereafter. 2015) "Cast Body Nodes for 2016 Acura NSX," SAE Int. Hand built engine. : the NSX’s 3.5-liter Prescenzi, A.,

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Honda launches new environmental leadership award “Green Dealer” program for Honda and Acura dealers in US

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has established a “Green Dealer” program for its independently-owned Honda and Acura automobile dealers in the United States. We’ve designed this program around what we feel are both meaningful and achievable targets that are well within the reach of most of our 1,300 US Honda and Acura dealers. Acura - Silver Level.

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Acura unveils all-new electrified ARX-06 race car

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Acura Motorsports released the first official images and details for the all-new, electrified Acura ARX-06 prototype sports car, which will make its competition debut next January at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The MGU is contained in a common transmission casing and gearbox internals provided by Xtrac. Bodywork and Aerodynamics.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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Interestingly, the manufacturer that saw the lowest maintenance costs (at $4,035) over a 10-year period was Tesla. The next group encompassed the $6,000-8,000 bracket over 10 years. Brands here included Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Cadillac, Ram, Lexus, GMC, Subaru, Mini, and Acura.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline. Plus, many hybrids are also made by manufacturers that tend to produce reliable vehicles overall, such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia.” Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues.

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What is the North American Charging Standard (NACS)?

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The North American Charging Standard (NACS) is what Tesla named its proprietary electric vehicle (EV) charging connector and charge port when, in November 2022, it opened the patented design and specifications for use by other EV manufacturers and EV charging network operators worldwide. What does NACS adoption mean for EV adoption?

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What is the North American Charging Standard (NACS)?

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The North American Charging Standard (NACS) is what Tesla named its proprietary electric vehicle (EV) charging connector and charge port when, in November 2022, it opened the patented design and specifications for use by other EV manufacturers and EV charging network operators worldwide. What does NACS adoption mean for EV adoption?