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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

Green Car Congress

As the world’s largest power unit manufacturer with annual sales of approximately 30 million units of mobility products including motorcycles, automobiles, power products, outboard motors and aircraft, Honda says that it aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.

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Tesla sweeps Cars.com’s 2023 American-Made Index, with Model Y on top again

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The organization vetted 388 vehicles that are sold in the US. Vehicles that are part of the index are judged on five criteria: assembly location, parts content, engine origin, transmission origin, and US manufacturing workforce. From this number, 100 were selected, evaluated, and ranked for the index.

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Ricardo and A2Mac1 renew partnership to expand benchmarking and competitive analysis of EVs and PHEVs; online database

Green Car Congress

Since 2011, the two organizations have partnered to develop innovative benchmarking services, including the first web-based electric and hybrid electric vehicle (EV & HEV) benchmarking and competitive analysis online database, EV/Hybrid Analysis. part weights, measurements, materials, supplier, country of manufacturer, etc.

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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. makes NACS the most commonly used standard.

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What is the North American Charging Standard (NACS)?

Driivz

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. makes NACS the most commonly used standard.

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Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act

Clean Fleet Report

Renewable natural gas made from organic waste is not a fossil fuel and does not involve drilling, making it appealing. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity, at the 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, to sit down with Jim Crouse, the president and CEO of Capstone Engineered Solutions.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

Green Car Congress

MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program.

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