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Honda to introduce three hybrids to China market this year, local production of EVs

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With two weeks to go until the opening of the Beijing International Auto Show, Hond Motor (China) Investment outlined its mid-term business strategy for China, covering both the Honda and Acura brands. The powertrains of all Acura models also will be renewed by the end of 2015. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Production.

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Honda to offer three hybrid systems; new fuel cell vehicles for US, Japan, Europe in 2015

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The 2014 Accord plug-in currently features Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system, and uses a new Earth Dreams i-VTEC 2.0-liter The total system output surpasses that of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (134 hp), Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

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If you needed a more definitive marker for the imminent end of the internal combustion engine, look no further than Wards 27 th annual 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. The range from A to V spanned the Acura TLX Type S 3.0L Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Wards Annual Propulsion Awards Shift to EVs.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. Plug-in hybrids shared similar troubles, with Fisher stating that their usage of two entirely separate powertrains adds complexity that can undermine reliability.

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Honda brings FCV Concept to N. America, promises new EV and PHEV models by 2018

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Honda staged the North American debut of the Honda FCV fuel cell vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); the company also announced US availability for the FCV in 2016. Earlier post.). Additionally, Honda said it plans further application of its two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come. Earlier post.)

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What is the North American Charging Standard (NACS)?

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NACS offers both AC and DC charging in one compact plug, using the same pins for both, and supporting up to 1MW of power on DC. When NACS was named and opened to the public, it was not codified by an existing standards organization such as SAE International (SAE), formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers. Is NACS a true standard?

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What is the North American Charging Standard (NACS)?

Driivz

NACS offers both AC and DC charging in one compact plug, using the same pins for both, and supporting up to 1MW of power on DC. When NACS was named and opened to the public, it was not codified by an existing standards organization such as SAE International (SAE), formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers. Is NACS a true standard?