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Honda adjusting production at North American plants due to flooding in Thailand; auto production at 50% through 10 November

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American Honda Motor will temporally adjust automobile production at all six Honda auto plants in the US and Canada due to the disruption of the flow of parts from Honda suppliers in Asia because of the ongoing flooding in Thailand. In 2010, 87% of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the United States were produced in North America.

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Sony & Honda Joins Hands Launch Premium EVs In the US By 2026

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According to Nikkei Asia, the new electric vehicles will include music and other networking functions, in addition to improved driving performance and safety The electric vehicles will then be available in Japan in 2026, followed by Europe. Honda, like its larger rival Toyota Motor, has been hesitant to transition to an electric fleet.

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

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"From what we have seen so far, [Chinese electric vehicle] technology is not that advanced" in terms of things like battery life, driving range and recharging, said Nick Reilly, head of GM Asia-Pacific operations, on Monday. "Theyre very much interested in the payback, so we have to be [make sure] value is there."

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