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Honda premiers BRIO urban commuter car in Thailand

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HATC), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, has unveiled the BRIO urban commuter car. Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., The starting price will be 399,900 baht (US$13,300), with an annual sales plan of 40,000 units. Click to enlarge. The BRIO is equipped with Honda’s 1.2-liter

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Honda CEO: Honda Studying Battery Electric Commuter Car, But Holds Fuel Cell Vehicle as the Ultimate Eco-car

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Honda is currently conducting research on a short-distance battery electric vehicle as a “ city commuter car. ” ( Earlier post.). But we’re studying the US market with a view to introducing this commuter car in the future. Battery technology continues to be a barrier to mass market use. President Ito. in 2000.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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million) EU grant, Riversimple will be conducting a public 12-month Beta trial of 20 Rasa prototype cars as part of the continued development of the first full production model which will come to market in 2018. Starting later this year, following funding to match a €2-million (US$2.23

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No Hybrid Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator for the 2024 Model Year

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While the company’s reasoning isn’t entirely clear, Car and Driver reported the Blue Oval had cited high demand for the hybrid version of the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility, along with demand for other Ford hybrids. The automaker may simply be prioritizing Explorer hybrid production for fleet sales.

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2024 Toyota GR Corolla Pricing Revealed, New Trim and Performance Parts

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Though that issue may be improving as Toyota ramps up production and adds a new trim that’s clearly targeting how most people were already configuring the rally inspired hatchback. With production numbers also poised to come up, it’s all looking like good news. Pricing is only pitching upward by a few hundred bucks.

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review - For Those About To Flock, We Salute You

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Subaru has long been a relatively small automaker building products for niche markets. But when I was in college and just starting my career, worrying about whether my car would get me to class or work without drama consumed entirely too much of my day. Images: © 2023 Chris Tonn/TTAC.com] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Rinspeed To Present an Intelligent Mobility Concept Based on “UC?” Electric Car at Geneva Show in March

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Swiss-based concept powerhouse Rinspeed, which converts and manufactures prototypes and limited series vehicles, will unveil an intelligent mobility concept that integrates electric commuter cars, rail and the Internet at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. which stands for “Urban Commuter” or “You see?”. measures just 2.50

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