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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Co., Takanobu Ito, the current President, Chief Operating Officer and Representative Director, will remain on the board and assume the post of Director and Advisor to Honda Motor. From April 2004 to March 2006, Hachigo was stationed in the US as Senior Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc.,

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Volkswagen of America hires Tesla Model S, X program manager to steer objectives for MEB EV line

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen introduced the Volkswagen North American Region (NAR) in 2016; NAR operates under a board structure responsible for aligning all regional activities of the brand throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States, including sales and marketing, product development, procurement, human resources, quality, communication, IT and production.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

This is the civilized version of the Honda Civic Type R. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Between a brief drive in New Mexico and a longer loan, I found myself enjoying this EV. Honorable mentions (of models that are actually new) Honda CR-V: The CVT makes me sad, but that’s about it. Oh, and the price isn't cost-prohibitive.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Growing up in Sunland Park, New Mexico, Jonathan learned early the value of education, the strength of our community, and the power of investing in the future. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Growing up in Sunland Park, New Mexico, Jonathan learned early the value of education, the strength of our community, and the power of investing in the future. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Clean Fleet Report

The rear head and leg room easily could comfortably accommodate a six-foot plus person. Michael: There’s no irony that the Taos is now taking up space at the Jetta production plant in Mexico. And this doesn’t address the segment leaders, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. An up-to-date display that will be updated over-the-air.

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BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

Baua Electric

That price puts the compact SUV at around the same price as ICE rivals including the Honda XR-V, the Buick Envision Plus, and the Volkswagen T-Cross. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

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