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Honda begins production of new 10-speed transmission in Georgia; nearly $150M investment

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It will appear first in upper grades of the all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan, launching this spring, and will be applied to additional light-truck and car models in the future. HPPG was established in 2006 and annually produces more than 375,000 transmissions for Honda and Acura automobiles.

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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. From April 2004 to March 2006, Hachigo was stationed in the US as Senior Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., 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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Using a 5-year timeframe, CO 2 emission rates have decreased by 10% and fuel economy values have increased by 11% from MY 2006-2011. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 Other highlights of the report include: Many new technologies are rapidly gaining market share.

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Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

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The research project will focus on adapting the hydraulic hybrid system to a Chrysler Town & Country minivan equipped with a 2.4-liter, EPA and its partners announced the world’s first series hydraulic hybrid urban delivery vehicle in 2006. liter, inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. Earlier post.)

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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Next up will be the ID.Buzz electric minivan. With no history to hold them back, they began developing battery-powered two-wheelers in 2006 and have never looked back. 3 is a Golf-sized e-Golf replacement that’s sold in Europe and elsewhere, where the Golf is king. America doesn’t get the ID.3, Sub-brand, the ID.4 4 compact crossover.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford at 2006 Shareholders Meeting ) GM top 12/31/07 [GM Vice Chairman Bob] Lutz, 75, is undergoing a green conversion in the twilight of his career. "I ibid , May 17, 2006) "Honda and Ford did not return calls for comment But we have nothing to announce in terms of any kind of market place."

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