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Series production of next-generation Acura NSX hybrid supercar begins in April at new Performance Manufacturing Center

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Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) will begin series production of the next-generation Acura NSX hybrid supercar ( earlier post ) in late April, with customer deliveries to commence thereafter. Honda and Alotech won the 2015 AFS/Metal Casting Design & Purchasing Casting of the Year Award for the Acura NSX space frame nodes.

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Honda to install public CNG fueling station near Marysville Auto Plant

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Over the past 13 years, Honda plants in North America have reduced waste sent to landfills by 91.9%; and in the most recent full fiscal year, ended March 31, 2013 (FY2013) CO 2 emissions from the production of Honda and Acura vehicles in North America were down 16.2%. million miles of truck travel in FY2013.

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Honda to build new plant in Mexico for production of subcompact vehicles, starting in 2014

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million square meters site in a suburb of Celaya, Guanajuato, about 210 miles east of HDM’s two existing plants in El Salto, Jalisco, which build automobiles, motorcycles and auto parts. In 2010, more than 87% of Honda and Acura cars and light trucks sold in America were produced in North America.

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Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles at Indiana Plant

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It has an average range of more than 220 miles, and has fuel economy of 24 mpg (city) and 36 mpg (highway). The $550 million plant currently employs approximately 1,000 associates and is designed as a zero waste-to-landfill facility. It is powered by a 113-hp (84 kW), 1.8-liter, 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program. Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations.

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