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Light speed: Honda next-gen 0 Series electric cars preview F1 tech that will give it the edge over its cheaper Chinese rivals

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Honda says it will apply know-how accrued from competing in top-flight F1 to help create its next-generation of advanced electric cars. READ MORE: Honda returns to form! Efficiency is another highlight of these futuristic Honda EVs. Inside, the shallower battery pack will liberate lots of space, further enhancing comfort.

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Honda reveals styling of new Prologue battery-electric SUV; new CR-V hybrid to be gateway vehicle

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Honda has provided the first look at the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV that will come to market in North America in 2024. Prologue’s generous dimensions and roomy interior position the SUV alongside the Passport in Honda’s light truck lineup.

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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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Honda announced key next steps in the establishment of its EV Hub in Ohio. In October 2022, Honda announced that it would invest $700 million to retool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants to establish the new EV Hub in Ohio, to prepare for the production of battery electric vehicles in 2026.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio.

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Honda just premiered two crazy EV designs at CES

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Honda just premiered two CRAZY electric vehicle designs at this year’s CES event in Las Vegas, and has plans to bring them to market with a launch in 2026. Honda’s Saloon and Space-Hub vehicles are the first pieces of a wider introduction of the Honda 0 Series , which is based on the Saloon concept in North America.

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Honda provides some detail on chassis and powertrain for Honda e EV

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Honda’s new compact electric vehicle, the Honda e, is the first Honda to be built on a dedicated EV platform, designed from the ground up to deliver excellent Honda driving dynamics. The Honda e platform has been developed with a focus on urban environments to offer a rewarding, responsive driving experience.

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American Honda electrified vehicle sales in May up 176.5% y-o-y; 6.7% of total sales

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American Honda reported a surge in electrified vehicle sales for May 2021, with 11,921 units posted compared to 4,311 units in May 2020—an increase of 176.5%. The electrified vehicle results include total sales of hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles from the Honda and Acura brands. year-on-year.

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