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Honda is abandoning plans to build affordable EVs with GM

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The Honda-General Motors EV saga may be ending sooner than expected. Honda’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, said the automaker is scrapping plans to build affordable EVs with GM because of the “changing business environment.” more… The post Honda is abandoning plans to build affordable EVs with GM appeared first on Electrek.

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Honda admits it needs affordable EVs with plans for an electric Civic successor

Baua Electric

For Honda to compete as the industry shifts to electric, CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained, “We need more affordable EVs.” Honda is set to expand its lineup with an electric replacement for its all-time best-selling Civic. Honda “went back to the basics,” including a “design for the new era” for the EV series.

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Honda may build an EV factory in Canada featuring in-house battery cells

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Japanese automaker Honda is considering locations to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Canada featuring the use of in-house battery cells. Honda would be aiming to have the facility operational by 2028, and the company is planning to decide on a specific location by the end of this year. million sales per year by 2030.

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GM, Honda announce new partnership to build affordable electric vehicles

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General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM By 2027, GM and Honda plan to launch low-priced and affordable electric options, including compact crossover vehicles, officials said. I’d love to hear from you!

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QOTD: Will An Affordable EV Help You Go Electric?

The Truth About Cars

Today we covered Tesla's back-and-forth on whether it will or won't build an affordable EV. If it helps, take Tesla out of the equation and think about a $25K EV sold by Ford or GM or Honda or whoever. Does that ring true? In other words, will the availability of cheaper EVs make you pull the trigger on an EV? Sound off below.

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GM and Honda expanding partnership to codevelop series of affordable EVs in most popular vehicle segments; on sale in 2027

Green Car Congress

General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.

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Honda Cancels Plan To Build Low-Cost EVs Using GM Ultium Technology

CleanTechnica EVs

The partnership between Honda and GM to build affordable electric cars has been cancelled for reasons that are not entirely clear.

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