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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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ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. Their open access paper is published in the journal Energy.

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Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

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The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. Earlier post.)

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Tesla Sets the Charge: Universal EV Standards in the Making

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Photo credit: MikeDotta / Shutterstock.com The electric vehicle (EV) charging sector is experiencing a major shift with the introduction of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS). This initiative is transforming the EV charging experience, aiming to parallel the simplicity of fueling conventional gas and diesel vehicles.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring

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Refined, Highly Efficient Family Sedan The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid sedan was completely redesigned in 2023. A smooth sailer Honda gives drivers options of four Accord Hybrid models. liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder 204 total system horsepower (hp), including two electric motors 134 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.)

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2025 Honda CR-V Sport hybrid price rises to $35,700

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2025 Honda CR-V price rises by $300-$600 versus last year Base Sport hybrid now costs $35,700 With more features, the CR-V hybrid costs about $6,000 more than the Kia Sportage hybrid Honda’s CR-V Sport, the hybrid edition of its midsize SUV, costs at least $35,700 for the 2025 model year. They’re powered by a 190-hp 1.5-liter

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