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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

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Hachigo was in charge of developing the first-generation of the US-built Odyssey minivan, which was launched in 1999 primarily for the US market. Hachigo joined Honda in 1982, and began his career in its automobile research and development operations, principally as an engineer in the area of chassis design.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%). The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs.

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When They Electrified Christmas

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Homeowners can illuminate the eaves with iridescent icicles, shroud their shrubs with twinkling mesh nets, or mount massive menorahs on their minivans. in archaeology from Columbia University in 1952 with a dissertation focusing on Marajó Island, Brazil. But decorative lights aren't new. On 22 December 1882, Edward H.

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Volvo’s new EVs are attracting Ferrari-like wait times because they are ‘the right products’

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The EX30 is rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil, with new markets coming soon. Volvo is also launching its first luxury electric minivan, the EM90 , in China. Electrek’s Take While several rivals, including Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, and others, are pushing back EV initiatives, Volvo is plowing ahead.

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

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The EX30 is already rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. Meanwhile, Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90 , will begin rolling out in China. The main driver last month was its new EX30, according to Volvo. Volvo sold 5,863 EX30 models through the first two months of 2024 as demand for affordable EVs heats up.

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UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

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The study is global, breaking the world into eight regions including five major markets: United States, Europe, China, India, and Brazil. Ride sharing must deliver high-occupancy-vehicle travel, both in light-duty taxi-style vehicles and in some larger vehicles such as minivans and small buses.

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