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Honda and Cruise to start testing program in September toward launch of autonomous vehicle mobility service business in Japan

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Honda will start a testing program for autonomous vehicles in September 2021, taking a step toward an autonomous vehicle mobility service (MaaS) business in Japan, which Honda is planning to launch under collaboration with Cruise and General Motors. Honda Mobility Solutions Co.,

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Honda tests Gen 2 prototype electric autonomous work vehicle with Black & Veatch

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Honda and Black & Veatch have successfully tested the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. The Honda AWV employs a suite of sensors to operate autonomously, using GPS for location, radar and lidar for obstacle detection and stereoscopic (3D) cameras for remote monitoring.

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Honda launches Honda SENSING Elite safety system with Level 3 automated driving in Legend Hybrid in Japan

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Honda Motor has begun leasing of the Honda Legend EX equipped with Honda SENSING Elite in Japan. Honda SENSING Elite is a variation of Honda SENSING, a suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies currently available on Honda vehicles around the world. inch full-LCD graphic meter.

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Sony and Honda sign MOU to create JV to develop and sell EVs and mobility services; first model on sale in 2025

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Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines their intent to establish a joint venture through which they plan to engage in the joint development and sales of high value-added battery electric vehicles (EVs) and commercialize them in conjunction with providing mobility services.

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Honda returns to form! Stunning all-new 0 Series electric Saloon and Space-Hub due in 2026

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Honda looks like it has rediscovered its mojo following the unveiling of an all-new family of EVs called the 0 Series that are claimed to be 90 per cent finished ahead of their launch in 2026. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon interior. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon. 2026 Honda 0 Series Space-Hub.

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Automotive industry develops new guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products

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The document is designed to outline a common industry-supported definition and straightforward approach for measuring recycled content of automotive products consistent with those approaches outlined in other standards. —Kellen Mahoney, Program Director, SP. —Lecedra Welch, Program Manager, Environmental Sustainability, AIAG.

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Honda reveals radical new electric Saloon concept at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Honda’s radical new Saloon concept, which serves to preview a line of revolutionary new EVs dubbed the 0 Series, is 90% ready for production in 2026. It will be the first in Honda’s new 0 Series electric car line-up. ” Zero series represents complete reinvention of Honda’s line-up, including new H-mark branding.

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