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Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

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Honda will produce an all-new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the recently launched, all-new Honda CR-V starting in 2024 at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. This makes the PMC uniquely suited to production of high-quality FCEVs, which require special assembly procedures.

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LG Energy Solution hires Nvidia data expert to improve global battery production

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Pyun will be instrumental as LGES ramps efforts to improve its battery production facilities by converting them into smart factories with data-centric operations. From 2016 to 2019, Dr. Pyun was a Principal Solutions Architect at Nvidia. The other Ultium Cell manufacturing plants are being constructed in Ohio and Tennessee.

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FCA investing $1B in US plants; Ram heavy duty production moving from Mexico to Warren

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FCA US announced a total $1 billion investment in plants in Michigan and Ohio, and the addition of 2,000 new American jobs. Consistent and combined with previously announced investments, FCA US is further demonstrating its commitment to strengthening its US manufacturing base, and aligning US capacity to extend the Jeep product lineup.

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Honda unveils 10th generation 2016 Civic Sedan; two new engines, including Honda’s first turbo in US

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Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg. The new Civic’s 2.0-liter

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BASF inaugurates battery materials R&D and application center in Japan; focus on Li-ion electrolytes and electrodes

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The Amagasaki laboratory will focus on developing electrolytes and electrode materials for high-performance lithium ion batteries as part of BASF’s global R&D network, leveraging technology platforms from around the world. BASF expects global sales from the battery materials business of at least €500 million (US$676 million) by the year 2020.

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DENSO invests $1B in US automotive manufacturing; electrification and safety

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The investment is part of DENSO’s commitment to advancing automotive innovation in North America, and will significantly increase the role North America plays in the global trend toward vehicle safety and electrification. The company broke ground on the facility in July 2016. The company recently invested $75.5

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Lucid Air debuts in New York; completes first high speed stability test at 217 mph

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Lucid Motors made its global auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show, presenting the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan and also presenting its Alpha Speed Car test vehicle, which had just completed its first high-speed stability test at 217 mph (349.2 The 1,000 hp, 400-mile range Lucid Air was first unveiled in December 2016.

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