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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. To date, Honda has installed 7.3

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Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum

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In a new milestone last year , the number of new electric car registrations has exceeded those of diesel-powered vehicles in Europe for the first time, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels. Get started here.

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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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Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. Honda further commits to supplying its operations with 100% renewable energy and has begun taking steps to achieving this goal.

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BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

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Last year, BYD sold 412,202 Yuan Plus EVs, with 100,020 of them exported, or 42% of its total car exports for that year, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers states. If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels. Get started here.

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GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

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Tata Motors Limited is India’s largest automobile manufacturer, producing a range of commercial and passenger vehicles as well as defence and homeland security vehicles. In addition, the company anticipates costs to install and produce renewable energy will continue to decrease, resulting in more bottom-line returns.

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Honda to show 7 electromotive concept models at Tokyo show

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Further, as a part of “Smart Mobility City 2011”, a themed project the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. A next-generation commuter developed by installing an EV system on Honda’s three-wheeled scooter. Honda Motor Co., Micro Commuter.

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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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Other elements in the Green Path program include: Connecticut Parts Distribution Center Adds 1-Megawatt Solar Array. Honda has installed a 1-megawatt rooftop solar array at its 400,000 square foot parts distribution center in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. (HDM) plant, which produces the Fit. Earlier post.). million dollars.

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