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Honda’s 2016 Pilot features more power, 9-speed option, new drivetrain capabilities

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Honda is enhancing its new third-generation MY2016 Pilot mid-size SUV with a new, more powerful direct-injected 3.5-liter 2016 Honda Pilot. The all-new, third generation 2016 Honda Pilot will go on sale this summer. Click to enlarge. Also significantly upgraded are the Display Audio and navigation systems.

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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

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Sales of SUVs in Europe (including Russia and Turkey) gave the overall market a boost with 20% growth and 1.11 These were the Nissan X-Trail, Honda HR-V, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Ford Escape. Ford, Honda and Mercedes posted the biggest increases amongst the top 10 at 7%, 5% and 14% respectively. million units sold.

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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In their study, they used three different alternative powertrain/fuel models: less aggressive, moderately aggressive and very aggressive, applied across four developed economies (United States, Western Europe, Japan, and South Korea) and four developing economies (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). United States. Western Europe. South Korea.

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Cal State LA hydrogen station becomes first in state certified to sell to the public by the kilogram

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In the last six months, visitors from Korea, Japan, China, Russia, Germany and Scotland have come to Cal State L.A. Audi, Honda, Hyundai, General Motors, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen have all fueled prototype hydrogen vehicles at the Cal State L.A. to tour the facility.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%). Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors. US automaker gains in market share. Forecast for Mergers and Acquisitions.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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The most well-known FCEVs in the world are the Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo, and Honda Clarity the latter of which has apparently been discontinued but they are not as popular as battery electric cars because right now, hydrogen as a fuel is scarce even in industrialized markets like Japan. The Popular FCEVs.

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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

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Strong results in India, Brazil, Russia and South East Asia offset stalling sales in Europe, China and the US. Elsewhere, Russia climbed the rankings and overtook South Korea, while Argentina and Turkey—two big producers of vehicles—saw declines, having felt the effects of challenging economic times.

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