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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

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As the world’s largest power unit manufacturer with annual sales of approximately 30 million units of mobility products including motorcycles, automobiles, power products, outboard motors and aircraft, Honda says that it aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.

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I bought Harley’s new electric motorcycle. Delivery was a hot mess, but still awesome

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LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, is shaping itself into a force to be reckoned with in the still-evolving electric motorcycle industry. And I got to experience all of it as the proud new owner of a shiny indigo LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition electric motorcycle.

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Terra Motors starting electric two-wheeler sales in Iran

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started from just a small motorcycle shop. We believe that this partnership will lead to great expansion of the electric motorcycle market in Iran. Demand for electric motorcycles is expected to increase based on government regulations. And only electric motorcycles will be licensed to enter that area.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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The report finds that better F/L/O [first/last/one] mile connectivity in cities can significantly improve environment and health outcomes. If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive. A simple example would be a short trip by electric kick scooter. g CO 2 per kilometer.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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The city is also conducting verification tests with corporate partners, such as supplying green hydrogen to fuel cell-powered trucks, motorcycles, and power supply vehicles. The engine’s connected system, which was newly introduced during development before the SUZUKA S-Tai, has been improved to be able to process and analyze more data.

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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liter gasoline engine is complemented by a 107 hp electric drive unit, integrated into the 8-speed Steptronic transmission. Intelligent connectivity enables the 8-speed automatic transmission to adapt its shift strategy according to the route and driving situation. New, more powerful plug-in-hybrid drivetrain. A 181 hp 2.0-liter

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Honda introduces “Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem” at CES 2017; Honda Riding Assist, NeuV concept w/ AI emotion engine

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Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future. The company also introduced Honda Riding Assist, a concept motorcycle that applies Honda’s robotics technology to maintain balance.

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