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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Advanced Battery Technology.

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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan. The issues do not apply to products sold under the Suzuki badge outside of Japan.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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In addition to its commercial bikes now sold in North America, Asia and Europe, Lightning is already manufacturing their Superbikes with a Remy HVH250 motor for sale.

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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

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BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Under the MOU, the two companies will collaborate on research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell technologies. liter and 2.0-liter

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Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported

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He helped the company test the technology, spoke to the press movingly about his experiences, and even met Stevie Wonder at a conference. “[I] Yet in 2020, Byland had to find out secondhand that the company had abandoned the technology and was on the verge of going bankrupt. “But Because there’s no way of getting it fixed.”.

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The Day the U.S. TV Industry Died

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Zenith patents fringe-lock technology, a cure for loss of picture synchronization. Zenith patents Chromacolor, or “black matrix” technology, but does not introduce it until 1969. Zenith moves from ultrasound to infrared technology for its remote controls. Zenith consumer electronics division is reported to be up for sale.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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GM has offered Saab for sale, and is requesting Swedish government support prior to any sale. By 2012, more than 50% of GM’s US passenger car sales will be derived from new, global architectures, and this increases to nearly 90% by 2014. GM will have a total of 36 nameplates in 2012, down 25% from 2008 levels.

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