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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

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Hachigo was in charge of developing the first-generation of the US-built Odyssey minivan, which was launched in 1999 primarily for the US market. After retiring from this position in March 2008, Hachigo became General Manager of Purchasing Division No.2 In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 Light truck (which includes pickups, minivans/vans, and SUVs) market share has been very volatile in recent years, decreasing by 8% in MY 2009, and increasing by 4% in MY 2010 and by 5% in MY 2011. l/100km) or more.

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Tesla says Model S comes out on top in US-NCAP crash testing with lowest Vehicle Safety Score

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While the Model S is a sedan, it also exceeded the safety score of all SUVs and minivans, according to Tesla. The purpose of the US-NCAP is to provide consumers with comparative vehicle safety information to aid in vehicle purchase decisions. Based on the data, Tesla said, it achieved a combined record of “5.4

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How do Chinese language EV makers roll out unutilized merchandise so temporarily?

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Lately, it sells 3 top rate EVs – 001 taking pictures brake, 009 MPV (minivan), and the original member of Zeekr’s population – the compact SUV Zeekr X. The velocity this is because of BYD being within the EV industry since 2001, in order that they possibly did many arrangements ahead of the reliable announcement. 4 and FAW-VW ID.4

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