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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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Complementary production of the Acura NSX’s bespoke, 75-degree, twin turbocharged V-6 engine takes place at the company’s nearby Anna, Ohio engine plant and is undertaken by a small group of master engine builders. The multi-material space frame is created with 100% robotic Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, an automobile industry first.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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President Biden says his EV policies will result in “one million new jobs in the American automobile industry. 2050 net-zero strategy document , which explains how America will get to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Electric vehicles require new or re-tooled factories , each requiring thousands of employees.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU. Quiet mode prioritizes electric-only driving at lower speeds, maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing cabin sound. Driving modes.

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Gas War: 25 States Sue EPA Over Updated Emissions Regulations

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Grievances include claims that the executive branch is unconstitutionally manipulating the marketplace by setting requirements higher than manufacturers can adhere to, effectively mandating sales of electric vehicles that have been broadly unpopular in the United States. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit last week.

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