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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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HCM is the global lead plant for CR-V hybrid production, the first time a hybrid has been built in Canada. TMP-O is the lead plant for production of the new two-motor system in North America. Honda has produced automobiles in North America for 40 years, beginning in November 1982 at the Marysville Auto Plant.

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Honda reveals styling of new Prologue battery-electric SUV; new CR-V hybrid to be gateway vehicle

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Honda has provided the first look at the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV that will come to market in North America in 2024. —Gary Robinson, vice president, automobile planning and strategy at American Honda. Prologue Dimensions. Exterior Measurements.

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Nikkei: Nidec to build $715M e-axle plant in Mexico

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The company is currently producing e-axles in China and Europe but will start making them in North America as well ahead of an expected surge in demand. In China, Nidec-made e-axles go into EVs produced by Guangzhou Automobile Group and into high-end Zeekr EVs made by Geely Automobile. million e-axles.

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Volvo Ending Sedan/Wagon Sales in UK, Could North America Be Next?

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Volvo Cars is suspending sedan sales in the United Kingdom and it looks like North America could be next if we consider the brand’s rationale. The Swedish-Chinese brand had already pulled the S90 from the market earlier this summer. It’s a similar story for our market. Though the market will still have its say.

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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

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In a press briefing held in Tokyo on its initiatives in automobile electrification, Honda announced that it will spend approximately ¥5 trillion (US$40 billion) in the area of electrification and software technologies to further accelerate its electrification over the next 10 years, including both R&D expenses (¥3.5 trillion / US$12 billion).

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Volvo EM90 Minivan Probably Not Coming to North America

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However, the model will reportedly be exclusive to Asian markets — disappointing dozens of North American residents who still believe it’s the most practical vehicle type. For a time, it looked like Volvo might try to make the EM90 a global product and see how it played on the North American market.

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Toyo Ink establishes second US production site for Lioaccum CNT dispersions

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The Lioaccum dispersion is a key material for increasing LiB capacity and for extending the cruising range of electric vehicles (EVs)—in particular luxury electric automobiles. The Toyo Ink Group has a proven track record in the fast-growing global battery materials sector. in Georgia.