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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 across Asia, Europe and Japan. Commuter EVs. Platform strategy. Battery sharing.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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Under the emerging J2954 guidelines, communications for wireless charging will use DSRC. The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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Honda Civic Touring. Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. In 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a set of voluntary safety guidelines advising automakers to block access to tasks when vehicles are not parked. Jeep Compass Sport. Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Kia Sorento LX. Nissan Maxima SV. Audi Q7 QPP.

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. A 30-time recipient of Car and Driver magazine’s “10 Best” award, unprecedented for any vehicle, the Honda Accord has been the US’ top retail selling car for three years running and is also the best-selling midsize car among under-35 year old car buyers.

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SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

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After a communications handshake, charging begins automatically without a physical corded connection. This allowed OEMs and Tier 1s alike to prove their vehicles and charging sub-systems were compatible with SAE J2954 requirements and guidelines. SAE J2954 Functional Elements Chart. Thereafter, vehicle systems were to be tested.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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inch color touchscreen for the rearview camera that has moving parking guidelines, navigation and the infotainment system. Our Venue came with Hyundai’s BlueLink Connected Services , keyless entry, proximity key push button start, power and heated side mirrors, a tilt and telescoping steering column, and optional carpeted floor mats.

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