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New Honda Prologue EV to go on sale in North America in 2024; Acura EV to follow

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Honda’s first new volume ba ttery-electric vehicle—an electric SUV coming to market in early 2024—will be named “Prologue,” signaling a new electrified era that will lead to the company’s vision for 100% zero emission vehicle sales in North America by 2040.

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Mitsubishi Motors targeting 50% electrified sales by 2030, 100% by 2035

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled its next Mid-Term Business Plan (MTP).

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Chevrolet Cruze station wagon to debut in Geneva; not for North America

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The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon, the third variant of Chevrolet’s most-popular car, will make its global premiere at the 82 nd International Geneva Motor Show in March. The station wagon complements the Cruze sedan and hatchback, which together have combined sales of more than 1 million vehicles globally since launch in 2009.

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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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Buzz has been tailored specifically for North America. Buzz is planned for sale in the North American market starting in 2024. The rear motor produces 282 horsepower, in comparison to the two-row European-spec model, which debuted with 201 hp. Buzz at launch, with about 330 hp and dual motors.

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CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

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kg capacity, 700 bar), fuel cell stacks, electric motor (224 kW peak, 192 kW steady) and transmission, and offers a viable alternative to traditional diesel powertrains used in commercial goods transportation as companies look to transition their fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

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Tesla’s China deals concerns chair of US Congressional Committee In a statement to Reuters , Leapmotor shared that its first EV model for the overseas market will be launched for sale in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Dongfeng Motors Corporation Ltd. is a state-owned automobile manufacturer based in Wuhan, Hubei.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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Using a Remy propulsion electric motor, Lightning Motorcycles, LLC. will provide Lightning Motorcycles with the Remy HVH250 electric propulsion motor ( earlier post ) for use in Lightning Motorcycles’ commercial electric motorcycles and its professional racing Lightning Superbikes.