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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. will deliver to the grid by the end of 2020.

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Honda SUV e:prototype shown at Shanghai 2021.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012. Honda Fit EV.

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Old empires could be the key to a new car future – ET Auto

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Parking an electrolyzer near a wind farm, solar array or hydroelectric dam would be ideal because you can use renewable energy to deliver clean electricity directly to the hydrogen-production facility. Honda Motor Co. But the gas would still need to be transported to refueling stations, possibly through natural gas pipelines.

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These are the best-selling used EVs – and what’s being traded in for them

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Toyota maintains its No 1 position for being the top traded-in brand for an EV, with Ford and Honda following behind. CarMax’s Report says that the Ford F-150 and the Honda Accord share the No 1 trade-in slot for models traded in for an EV. Other popular trade-ins for EVs include the Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, and Tesla Model 3.

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

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CarsDirect notes that the Honda Fit EV qualifies, but the Hyundai IONIQ Electric doesn’t. If you want to make sure you’re finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage. EnergySage is a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. Get started here.

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VW turns to another solid-state battery maker after delays with QuantumScape

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Other players include Chinese battery leader CATL, LG Energy Solution, Solid Power, and Honda. If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way.