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GM Is Partnering With Honda To Bring Cruise Origin AVs To Japan

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent set of press releases, Honda and General motors announced a partnership to bring autonomous vehicles to Japan. This builds on both an existing partnership and some controversies GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicles division has faced recently.

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GM, Cruise and Honda to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Ridehail Service in Japan

Electric Cars Report

General Motors, Honda and GM’s autonomous driving subsidiary Cruise have agreed to setup a driverless ride-hailing joint venture in Japan which will begin a driverless ride in early 2026. The three companies aim to establish the JV in first half of 2024.

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Cruise robotaxis are headed to Japan

Electrek

A press release from Cruise, GM, and Honda says that the three companies plan to launch a robotaxi joint venture in Japan starting in 2026. more… The post Cruise robotaxis are headed to Japan appeared first on Electrek. No word if the vehicles will play charming little MIDI tunes when they pick you up, but we can dream.

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Honda Shows Prelude Concept in Japan

The Truth About Cars

At this year’s Japan Mobility Show (yes, it – like many other auto shows – has changed its name to include that irritating catch-all word), Honda president Toshihiro Mibe rolled out a two-door coupe called the Prelude. Score one for the gearheads.

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

Green Car Congress

With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. As the core of its hydrogen business, Honda will further advance its fuel cell system.

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Report: GM to sell S. Korean-made Captiva SUV In Japan

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will begin selling South Korean-produced Captiva SUVs in Japan at the end of July, marking its first new vehicle offering here since 2009. GM Japan Ltd. The Captiva is part of the automaker’s Chevrolet line and was developed jointly at GM sites in the US, South Korea, Australia and Europe. million yen.

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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

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We are investing aggressively in a comprehensive and highly-integrated plan to make sure that GM leads in all aspects of the transformation to a more sustainable future. —GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. These investments are enabled by GM’s strong underlying business, including record EBIT-adjusted in the last three quarters.

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