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

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The planned Mexico plant would be responsible for delivering part of the remaining 1.3 In China, Nidec-made e-axles go into EVs produced by Guangzhou Automobile Group and into high-end Zeekr EVs made by Geely Automobile. Nidec also jointly runs a plant with the Guangzhou Automobile Group. million units.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. Tesla powertrains are now pretty solid for the most part, but Tesla owners report a lot of build quality issues including irregular paint, broken trim, door handles that don’t work, and trunks that don’t close.

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Honda to unveil prototype of Gen 3 Insight hybrid at Detroit show; two-motor hybrid system

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Honda will unveil the Honda Insight Prototype at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January as the precursor to the new third-generation 2019 Honda Insight—an upscale, stylish five-passenger sedan positioned above the Civic in Honda’s passenger car lineup. L/100 km).

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part II)

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The Japanese government engaged in a research partnership on automobile navigation with Fuji in 1973. Shortly thereafter in 1979, Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry founded JSK. Japan became the first country to found government initiatives for automobile navigation.&

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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Parts of the common specifications agreed upon are compliant with the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., in April 2019, aimed at increasing the adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan.

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Samvardhana Motherson’s subsidiary MSSL Mideast to acquire Yachiyo India Manufacturing – ET Auto

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As part of this deal Yachiyo’s 2W business (housed under Goshi) will get transferred to Honda Motor. Limited, is to be fully acquired by Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) through its subsidiary MSSL Mideast by March-end 2024. Yachiyo India Manufacturing , the Indian subsidiary of Yachiyo Industry Co.

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Honda to begin reuse of rare earth metals extracted from used NiMH batteries before year end; targeting extraction from motors and Li-ion batteries as well

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Flow of the reuse of rare earth metals Honda is striving to achieve. Honda Motor Co., Honda will pursue the recycling of precious resources by reusing extracted rare earth metals not only for nickel-metal hydride batteries, but also for use in a wide range of parts. Automobiles. Click to enlarge. 2020 Targets (vs.