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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

During a keynote speech to the Transportation Research Board annual meeting Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy questioned the safety impact of electric vehicles. The battery pack alone weighs over 2,900 pounds—about the weight of a Honda Civic. Why does this matter? —Shaffer et al.

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2024 Honda Accord RS e:HEV Review

Baua Electric

Overview Honda’s eleventh generation, hybrid-only Accord RS e:HEV has gone on sale in the Aussie market this week, arriving in dealerships from $64,900 drive-away, or $3000 more than the outgoing hybrid offering. Powering the 2024 Honda Accord range will be the Japanese brand’s 2.0-litre All are complemented by 18-inch alloy wheels.

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Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

Honda will launch yet another rival for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid mid-2023. The ZR-V is the first new SUV nameplate from Honda since 1999 and it will sit between the smaller HR-V and larger CR-V in the line-up. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. 2023 Honda ZR-V. litre engine.

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Honda Elevate sells 30,365 units in India and exports 6,809 units since launch | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Honda Elevate midsize SUV has brought Honda Cars India back into the SUV game, one which it was missing out big time. Built on Honda’s Global Small Car platform, the Elevate is benefiting from the rising demand in India for midsize SUVs. Sold in seven variants, the Honda Elevate is powered by the same 121hp, 145 Nm, 1.5-litre

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Honda India is back in the SUV game with Elevate | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Honda Cars India, which was missing out bigtime on the exciting action in India’s booming SUV market, is back in the game with its new Elevate midsize SUV. Built on Honda’s Global Small Car platform, the Elevate is benefiting from the rising demand in India for midsize SUVs. On the features front, the Honda Elevate has a 10.25-inch

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Honda CR-V and ZR-V two-pronged electrified attack on Toyota RAV4 hybrid

EV Central

Honda is plotting double trouble for the market-leading Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with two new SUVs coming to Australia in 2023 that will include petrol-electric powertrains. The all-new ZR-V and sixth-generation CR-V (pictured above) will effectively attack the RAV4 on two fronts. 2023 Honda ZR-V. 2023 Honda ZR-V.

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MINI goes big on small electric SUVs. New Aceman all set for April 24 debut

EV Central

MINI has previewed its incoming Aceman small electric SUV that it has created to bridge the gap between the Cooper hatch and much larger Countryman and revealed it will be fully unveiled on April 24. Without having to accommodate petrol or diesel power there’s a longer wheelbase liberating more room within. 2024 Mini Aceman.