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

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The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio. This new configuration allows for the use of a larger propulsion motor with increased torque output.

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

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The Nikkei reports that Japan-based motor maker Nidec is planning to invest an estimated ¥100 billion (US$715 million) to build an e-axle plant in Mexico. 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.

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Severstal North America achieves up to 42% weight reduction in steel vehicle parts

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Severstal North America (SNA), one of the largest steel producers in the US, is using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), advanced manufacturing equipment and new grades of high-strength and high-formability steel to help its automotive customers to achieve lighter weight, stronger vehicles—while keeping costs low.

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Volvo EM90 Minivan Probably Not Coming to North America

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However, the 500-plus horsepower (and torque to match) figure stemming from the Zeekr’s dual-motor setup should be the same regardless of market and is allegedly capable of bringing the van to 60 mph in roughly 4.5 That’s mighty quick for a minivan, especially one as big (205 inches long) and heavy as the 009.

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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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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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At an Investor Day event in Seoul, Hyundai Motor said that it will accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 trillion (US$85 billion) over the next 10 years, including KRW 35.8 trillion (US$27.8 billion) for electrification. Production.

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc., The Nature Conservancy, Toyota Motor North America, Union of Concerned Scientists, Volkswagen Group of America, and Volta. The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc.,