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Honda piloting new road condition monitoring system to enhance safety

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Honda Research Institute USA is conducting a pilot program in Ohio to evaluate a system that uses GPS coordinates and sensors such as cameras to collect real-time road condition information that can be shared with road operators. We’re excited to work with Honda to improve the process.

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Honda Aircraft Company introdues first Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program for HondaJet

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Honda Aircraft Company announced its first Certified Pre-Owned program (CPO), providing an exclusive and alternative pathway to owning a HondaJet with a guarantee of quality and support. Every CPO HondaJet must pass a meticulous 208-point standard inspection conducted by Honda-trained technicians across the authorized service network.

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Honda Aero begins production of HF120 turbofan at new Burlington plant

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Honda Aero, Inc. The HF120 engine is the result of a joint venture established in 2004 between Honda and GE combining the R&D, engine production, and jet aviation expertise of the two companies. The Honda Aero, Inc. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Best-in-class durability reducing aircraft operating cost.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep.

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American Honda installs 1MW Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell system at Torrance campus

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American Honda Motor Co., The fuel cell system comprises five energy servers each producing 200 kW of power, and will provide 25% of Honda’s electricity needs for its 1.13 million square feet of office space, research, design and development operations, and parts distribution center on the 101 acre campus.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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The TCO of a vehicle includes not just additional upfront costs, such as customized accessories, upgraded power systems to extend vehicle range, taxes, and other fees, but also longer-term operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, and insurance.

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Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and 6 other Japanese companies to establish organization for membership-based EV quick charging services

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC); Honda Motor Co., Up to now in Japan, quick chargers have generally been installed—at the owner’s expense—by businesses and private organizations for private use or as part of a government program. Honda Motor Co., Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation; ULVAC, Inc.;