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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio.

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Honda begins operation of stationary fuel cell power station on Torrance campus

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Honda began operation of a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., The initiative leverages Honda's hydrogen fuel cell technology expertise and contributes to the company's global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050.

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GM and Honda jointly to develop two next-generation Honda EVs on GM platform and Ultium batteries

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General Motors and Honda have agreed to develop jointly two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s highly flexible global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. Sales are expected to begin in the 2024 model year in Honda’s United States and Canadian markets. Earlier post.).

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POSCO and Honda to explore partnering on EV battery recycling, materials, electric steel

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POSCO Holdings and Honda Motor have begun exploring a comprehensive partnership toward the realization of carbon neutrality. Application of electric steel sheet in the mass production of drive motors for the e-Axle (electric axle drive). —Toshihiro Mibe, Global CEO of Honda

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Honda developing eVTOL, heading to space with robots and rockets

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Honda Motor outlined the technology development direction the company is currently pursuing for the challenges Honda is taking on in new areas while leveraging its core technologies. These new initiatives, led by Honda R&D Co., Honda eVTOL. Honda Avatar Robot.

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Honda to focus on increasing hybrid volume with core models: CR-V, Accord and in the future, Civic; Insight production ends in June

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As the next step in Honda’s electrification strategy in North America, the company will focus on increasing hybrid volume of core models: CR-V, Accord and, in the future, Civic. To make room for these moves, Honda will conclude Insight production in June. —Mamadou Diallo, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor.

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Honda plans to introduce 10 electric motorcycles

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Honda has announced its plans to introduce electric motorcycles to the global market. While many Americans associate Honda with their car brand, they are the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. And in many locations worldwide, Honda motorcycles outnumber cars ten to one. Credit: Honda.