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Honda begins sales of Clarity Fuel Cell in Japan; targeting 200 units first year

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began sales in Japan of its all-new fuel cell vehicle (FCV), the Clarity Fuel Cell. Honda will begin with small-volume production at the Production Supervisory Unit and Powertrain Production Supervisory Unit (located in Tochigi, Japan), eventually expanding production volume. On 10 March, Honda Motor Co. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Are Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Doing the Right Thing By Snubbing EVs?

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That was its plan for cleaner, downsized 1.4-liter E-fuels, which are typically made by combining hydrogen with captured carbon dioxide, are something German automakers are exploring aggressively right now. million people in Japan who depend on the automotive industry to earn a living. liter and 2.0-liter

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Honda developing eVTOL, heading to space with robots and rockets

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Honda is currently working on downsizing the hardware and further improvement of the precision of robotic hand movements such as “grasping” and “manipulation.” Then, using that hydrogen and oxygen, Honda’s fuel cell technologies can generate and supply electricity. High differential pressure water electrolysis system.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Honda also sees the possibility of a “hydrogen-powered society” based on renewable energy and renewable-energy-generated hydrogen. Accordingly, Honda has not only launched FCVs that use hydrogen, but has also developed compact hydrogen stations that generate hydrogen, and external power output devices that get connected to FCVs.

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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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To meet long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets as well as air quality objectives, the internal combustion engine will be further improved, being accompanied by the development and progressive implementation of breakthrough technologies, such as electrified propulsion. A stronger internal market and smart regulation.

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Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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This change opens the door for a cost-effective electric boosting technology solution featuring e-chargers and e-turbos to help improve efficiency and performance of the internal combustion engine in a mild hybrid vehicle. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. The current average engine size is a 3.0-liter

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