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Honda to advance fuel cell system as core of its hydrogen business; expansion to other areas; new FCEV in 2024

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With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. Initiatives toward the establishment of hydrogen ecosystems.

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BYD says report that Tesla won't extend battery supply partnership with it untrue

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Earlier this year, Tesla did not request the additional supply of BYD batteries for the standard, low-cost trim version of the Model 3 after its contract to supply them expired, the report said, citing industry sources. For comparison, Tesla delivered 1,313,851 vehicles worldwide in 2022, with 439,770 delivered to Chinese consumers.

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GM 200-Mile Electric Car, Accord Hybrid Shortages, Volt Vs BMW i3 REx, : The Week In Reverse (VIDEO)

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Why is Honda''s Accord Hybrid still in such short supply? And how much do we really know about GM''s mythical 200-mile electric car? Friday, we published a comprehensive driving comparison of the two main range-extended electric cars on the U.S. market: the.'

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Tesla’s Fremont Factory was the most productive auto factory in the U.S. in 2021

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For comparison, Toyota’s plant in Georgetown, Kentucky built 8,427 cars per week, BMW’s facility in South Carolina managed 8,343 units per week, and Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan hub managed just 5,564 vehicles weekly. In the 1960s, GM and Toyota operated the plant. Ultimately, GM’s bankruptcy in 2009 left the 5.3

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GM to Introduce HFO-1234yf AC Refrigerant in 2013 US Models

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HFO-1234yf, supplied by Honeywell, breaks down faster in the atmosphere than the refrigerant currently used (R-134a). By comparison, the new refrigerant lingers in the atmosphere for 11 days and has a GWP of only 4. GM says that the use of HFO-1234yf will help GM vehicles significantly exceed their targets under the new regulations.

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Remy to Supply HVH250 Electric Motors to Advanced Mechanical Products for EV Conversions

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AMP ) have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term electric motor supply agreement. The first two vehicles available for AMP conversions are the GM Saturn Sky and the GM Pontiac Solstice. GM presented the study at the recent SAE 2010 Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Remy International, Inc.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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And it is looking through that lens that I wanted to dive into GM’s most recent electric vehicle “supply” promise. In the last year GM has initiated a full court press on the public relations front around its electric vehicle plans. GM Stock Chart: Yahoo Finance. in the last 12 months and 223.9%

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