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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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At the same time, Honda plans to increase its annual sales of electric motorcycles to 3.5 With the popularity of electric vehicles continuously rising, legacy automakers like Honda are reevaluating their place in the general auto industry. million electric motorcycles annually, approximately 15% of Honda’s total unit sales.

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Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

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With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets. —Ron Hoge, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Engines.

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Honda formalizes joint venture with LG Energy Solutions

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billion battery production joint venture, which will be built in Ohio over the coming two years. Still, the overall cost before production can begin is expected to reach $4.4 The plant will have a production capacity of 40GWh, and Honda plans to finish construction in mid-2024, with full production slated for 2025.

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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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The next-generation fuel cell system which is being developed jointly with General Motors will move on to the next stage that includes production and purchasing, aiming at a product launch around 2020. At the same time, Honda will establish a new structure enabling simple and speedy decisions.

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Buick introduces active-hood technology in China; developed with GHBMC

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To help increase pedestrian safety during low-speed collisions, General Motors is introducing a new pedestrian safety system on its recently launched new Regal midsize sedan in China. The system is part of Buick’s latest-generation eProtect smart safety technology with fully upgraded functionality.

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UAI and EFC call EPA MOVES2014 emissions model treatment of ethanol “seriously flawed”; call for peer review

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MOVES2014 will be used to estimate air pollution emissions from cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buses in official State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions to EPA, the organizations note. EPA has advised states to use MOVES2014 in SIP development as expeditiously as possible. —Letter to EPA.

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Volkswagen and Suzuki to Establish Strategic Partnership; VW to Take 19.9% Stake in Suzuki, Suzuki to Invest in VW

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The two companies said that they complement each other in terms of product portfolio, global distribution and manufacturing capacities. million motorcycles in the 2008/2009 financial year. Suzuki had established a strategic alliance with General Motors in 1981, which ultimately resulted in GM holding 20% of the company.

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