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Honda R&D Americas opens new advanced design studio in downtown Los Angeles

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has opened an Advanced Design Studio in downtown Los Angeles for the creation of future Honda and Acura automobile and mobility design concepts. The studio, one of three Honda maintains in the Los Angeles area, was previously located in Pasadena, Calif., Honda R&D Americas, Inc.,

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New Honda FCEV Concept to make world debut at 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show

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Honda will introduce a new fuel cell electric vehicle concept at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The Honda FCEV Concept demonstrates the company’s vision for the future of personal mobility and our commitment to developing advanced alternative fuel vehicles.

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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

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Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. It seemed counterintuitive for the CEO to need a private airport in Austin, considering his jet has flown out of numerous large-scale airports, including Los Angeles International Airport. I’d love to hear from you!

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Hyundai Motor Group launches new mobility service venture in LA: MoceanLab

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Hyundai Motor Group has launched MoceanLab, a mobility service venture, as part of the Group’s larger initiative to create a sustainable, connected future. MoceanLab will provide mobility services in the City of Los Angeles, and expand its services to autonomous ridesharing, shuttling, multimodal transportation, and personal mobility.

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Daimler’s moovel and FASTLinkDTLA to pilot new rideshare service in downtown LA with FlexLA

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In the future, FlexLA riders will pay a competitive flat-rate fare, with discounted fares available for qualifying low-income Angelenos. All FlexLA drivers will be salaried employees with benefits and will be driving fleet vehicles rather than their own personal cars. The FlexLA mobile app will be available in both Spanish and English.

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Siemens ‘eHighway Of The Future’ envisions electrification of trucks and select highway lanes

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At EVS26 in Los ANgeles, Siemens described its ‘eHighway of the Future’ concept for the electrification of trucks and select highway lanes via overhead electrified wires similar to how modern day trolleys or streetcars are powered on many city streets.

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VinFast and Pininfarina detail designs of VF 8 and VF 9 EVs

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In terms of exterior, Pininfarina utilized a modern design language to optimize aerodynamics and reduce energy consumption, while embracing the importance of aesthetics to promote the unique personalities of the vehicles. The VF 8 and VF 9 were introduced to the global audience at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show.