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Honda to advance fuel cell system as core of its hydrogen business; expansion to other areas; new FCEV in 2024

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Honda held a press briefing in Tokyo on its hydrogen business initiatives. Honda said that it will take a proactive approach to increase the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier and strive to expand its hydrogen business, in addition to continuing to electrify its products. Commercial vehicles. Stationary power stations.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio.

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Honda begins operation of stationary fuel cell power station on Torrance campus

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Honda began operation of a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., The initiative leverages Honda's hydrogen fuel cell technology expertise and contributes to the company's global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050.

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GM and Honda jointly to develop two next-generation Honda EVs on GM platform and Ultium batteries

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General Motors and Honda have agreed to develop jointly two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s highly flexible global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. Sales are expected to begin in the 2024 model year in Honda’s United States and Canadian markets. Earlier post.).

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Honda developing eVTOL, heading to space with robots and rockets

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Honda Motor outlined the technology development direction the company is currently pursuing for the challenges Honda is taking on in new areas while leveraging its core technologies. These new initiatives, led by Honda R&D Co., Honda eVTOL. Honda Avatar Robot.

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ITM Power signs hydrogen fuel contract with Honda (UK)

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ITM Power has signed a fuel contract with Honda (UK), which will purchase hydrogen at £10/kg (US$12.91/kg). The Honda Fuel Cell Clarity has a hydrogen tank capacity of 5.46 The Honda Fuel Cell Clarity has a hydrogen tank capacity of 5.46 The contract covers fuel dispensed across ITM Power’s hydrogen refueling network.

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Honda unveils demonstration test house featuring Honda smart home system; gas, solar power and electromobility

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Honda Motor Co., unveiled a house Honda built in the city of Saitama, Japan, for the demonstration testing of the Honda Smart Home System (HSHS). HSHS is also designed to enable users to secure their own supply of energy and mobility in a time of disaster. Earlier post.)

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