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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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Honda appears ready to go full electric and dive into the increasing competition in the EV industry. At the same time, Honda plans to increase its annual sales of electric motorcycles to 3.5 Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are particularly making strides in the global automobile business. million units by 2025.

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

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It is comprised of powertrains that are all-new or significantly improved from previous versions. The final tally included 14 four-cylinder engines, 11 six-cylinder engines, 10 hybrids (a mix of full and mild—48-volt versions), three plug-in hybrids, seven battery electric vehicles one fuel cell electric vehicle.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The 9-speed automatic transmission, with five driver-selectable drive modes, drives all four wheels—4MATIC in Mercedes-Benz speak. of torque through the same transmission and also driving all four wheels. Designed to handle it all. All prices include the mandatory $1,050 destination and delivery charge.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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The aggressive plans illustrate Chinas growing commitment to electrified vehicles and its strategy to support auto makers developing various types of electric cars and components with research subsidies. Among the most notable: a gas-electric hybrid Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Gasgoo.com | ?? | Great Wall Motor Co.,

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. Despite that and other numerous issues, the electric vehicle sector has gained traction in the previous year.

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EVs from these brands will soon use the Tesla NACS charge port

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market electric vehicles. With the Biden administration’s backing of the SAE standard behind NACS formalized last month—and the standard itself finalized—America is now on the path for a single fast-charging standard for electric vehicles. Many months ago, earlier this year, that future was not at all apparent.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura.

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