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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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In Japan, Honda will strive for a BEV/FCEV sales share of 20% by 2030, 80% by 2035 and 100% by 2040. Including hybrid-electric vehicles, it will strive to electrify 100% of its automobile unit sales in Japan by 2030. With this aim, Honda will be starting development for testing in Japan from this year.

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European Auto Manufacturers Agree on First Phase of Specifications to Connect Plug-ins to the Grid

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The European automobile manufacturers have agreed to a first phase of joint specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the electricity grid in a safe and user-friendly way. Current Phase 2 agreements include: Vehicle inlet. Harmonized solution, using Mode 3 charging, will apply for new types starting 2017.

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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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Honda first developed the new 4C2B process in its Suzuka Factory in Japan. In 2013, Rossi Honda in Vineland, New Jersey, became the first electric grid-neutral new automobile dealer in America, producing more energy from on-site solar panels than it takes from the public utility grid.​ million dollars. Click to enlarge.

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