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Ioniq 6 undercuts Model 3, Honda affordable EV, Rivian CO2 footprint: Today’s Car News

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Honda waits on affordable small EVs until very late in the decade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda still has no affordable, mass-market EV—an equivalent to the Civic, you might say. The Ioniq 6 is cheaper than the Model 3. Rivian aims to halve its EVs carbon footprint. Based on.

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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. will deliver to the grid by the end of 2020.

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Honda, American Electric Power developing 2nd life applications for used EV batteries

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Honda is conducting research with Ohio-based electric utility American Electric Power to develop a network of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could be integrated into AEP’s electricity system. —Ryan Harty, manager of Connected and Environmental Business, American Honda Motor Co.,

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Honda launches new environmental leadership award “Green Dealer” program for Honda and Acura dealers in US

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American Honda Motor Co, Inc. has established a “Green Dealer” program for its independently-owned Honda and Acura automobile dealers in the United States. Consumers who are interested in locating a Honda Environmental Leadership Award winning dealer can visit the Honda.com site for more information. Honda - Silver Level.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

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Honda has been developing hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology for many years and plans to launch a new hydrogen vehicle using this technology. Honda has already launched the Honda Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, in U.S., The fuel cell technology reduces CO2 emissions achieving clean energy.

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Honda introduces SmartCharge beta program for Fit EV customers

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Honda is introducing a new Honda SmartCharge beta program that allows electric vehicle customers to reduce the environmental footprint of charging their car while earning monetary rewards. Honda is the first automaker to introduce a program of this kind, and will roll out the program to Honda Fit EV customers.

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Dual-motor Leaf, Honda’s hybrid names, finger-pointing on CO2: Today’s Car News

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SUVs are a big part of the CO2 problem. The EPA says that despite a higher limit it will reduce CO2. And Honda renames its hybrids and plug-ins. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has announced. Nissan teases a dual-motor Leaf.

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