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Honda brings FCV Concept to N. America, promises new EV and PHEV models by 2018

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Honda staged the North American debut of the Honda FCV fuel cell vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); the company also announced US availability for the FCV in 2016. Additionally, Honda said it plans further application of its two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come.

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Honda achieves first flight of FAA-conforming HondaJet

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Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., The event is a significant step in Honda’s aerospace program leading to delivery of aircraft in 2012. The first conforming HondaJet lifted off 20 December from Honda Aircraft Company’s world headquarters facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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EV Radar: December 2021

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New battery plant for Toyota coming in North Carolina. These are good goals, and the concepts shown in the post are pretty fun. Honda's New SUV Has Beetle-Wing Doors. This concept SUV is longer than a Caddilac Escalade and has beetle-wing doors. Toyota Sets Up EV Battery Plant. Compare Most Efficient EVs.

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First production HondaJet makes first flight

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Honda Aircraft Company announced that the first production HondaJet ( earlier post ) achieved its initial flight, marking another milestone toward aircraft certification and entry into service in 2015. The event took place at the company’s world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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BMW Announces National Adaptive EV Charging System Expansion

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There’s also an incentive scheme that rewards users for running with the concept. BMW has likewise partnered with Honda and Ford on ChargeScape, which is basically a quest to broaden all of the above by leveraging vehicle connectivity and partnering with local energy providers.& & There are certainly some good ideas here.

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EV News: Springing ahead

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Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) carmaker VinFast brings jobs to North Carolina. Maserati EV concept. The Hyundai Seven Concept. Sony and Honda Japanese giants unite Sony and Honda plan to form a new company to jointly manufacture EVs. Kia EV9 Concept. From Jeep to Volvo to Kia to Starbucks.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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