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Honda R&D partners with Autodesk to use AM and generative design to reduce weight of crankshaft

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Honda, like other automakers, has is focused on reducing the weight of its vehicle components, from body frames and engines down to the bolts. The latest target for Honda R&D is the crankshaft. —Hirosumi Todaka, a mechanical and fluid machinery designer at Honda R&D’s advanced technology lab. —Hirosumi Todaka.

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VW emissions, Honda Tomo, Ford Fusion Energi recall: Today's Car News

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Honda teamed with student designers for its latest EV concept. Ford is recalling 2019 Fusion Energis for an electric-shock hazard. VW is cleaning up its emissions act, not just in cars, but in its factories. And readers weigh in on the Green New Deal in our latest Twitter poll. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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New software, electric motors for 2017 Ford Fusion hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In 2015, Ford sold 24,681 Fusion Hybrid models in the US, and 9,750 Fusion Energi models, drops of 30.3%

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Sony and Honda Invest 10 Billion Yen into New Joint Venture

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Sony and Honda have announced a 10 billion yen ($74,083,950) joint venture in the creation of a new electric vehicle company known as Sony Honda Mobility Inc. Honda, on the other hand, will be supplying its experience in vehicle manufacturing, after-sales service, and safety technologies. Manabu Ozawa, Director (Honda Motor Co.,

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Honda opens new Silicon Valley facility to advance connected mobility; refreshed 2016 Accord; Honda Xcelerator

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Honda officially opened its new Silicon Valley R&D facility, using the occasion to unveil a refreshed 2016 Accord featuring Honda’s first application of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda will embrace and help lead this convergence. —||Honda R&D Americas President, Frank Paluch. ". Honda Xcelerator.

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2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid: Quick Winter Gas Mileage Test

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The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the second of Ford's two hybrid models, both all-new for 2013. The Fusion Hybrid, unlike the C-Max Hybrid compact hatchback, is a four-door mid-size sedan aimed right at the heart of a high-volume market segment.

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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). Honda developed the 2.0L Honda invested $18.8 Click to enlarge.

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