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

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Some believe the rise of BEVs will eventually phase out traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. The legacy OEM also expects to launch the EM1 e: electric scooter, powered by Honda’s Mobile Power pack e: swappable battery in Japan, Europe, and Indonesia by 2023. Its 2030 goal is to sell 3.5

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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

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Hachigo joined Honda in 1982, and began his career in its automobile research and development operations, principally as an engineer in the area of chassis design. where he became actively involved in the local development of Honda and Acura automobiles. In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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Honda Speaks About Near Future, EV Plans

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That includes the launch of the EM1e, an electric scooter with a swappable battery, in Indonesia, Europe, and Japan before the end of this year. The North American market will see the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX launch in 2024 next year, along with the aforementioned EV on a dedicated platform.

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