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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. Honda SUV e:prototype shown at Shanghai 2021.

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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. will deliver to the grid by the end of 2020.

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Honda Transmission contracts with Juhl Wind for two utility-scale wind turbines at Ohio plant; up to 10% of electricity for operations

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Honda Transmission Mfg. announced an agreement with Juhl Wind , Inc. to develop, install, and operate two utility-scale wind turbines (each rated at about 2MW) to generate electricity for the plant’s operations. The two wind turbines will supply up to approximately 10% of the plant’s electricity. of America, Inc.

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Honda expands renewable energy use with new wind turbines

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Honda is to become the first major automotive firm to ensure its US manufacturing facilities have a substantial wind power capabilities. The company this week activated two newly installed wind turbines at its plant in Russell’s Point, Ohio which are expected to generate 10,000 megawatt hours (MWh[.].

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Honda details development of powertrain components for Accord plug-in hybrid

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At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. Honda developed the 2.0L EGR control.

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New Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy

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It can reduce both carbon and local emissions, increase energy security and strengthen the economy, as well as support the deployment of renewable power generation such as wind, solar, nuclear and hydro. The report was developed with input from 19 companies and organizations: Air Liquide; American Honda Motor Co., million jobs by 2050.

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Honda proposes wind power for Swindon plant

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Honda is planning to use wind turbines to power its plant in Swindon. The Japanese carmaker proposes to install two 79 metre high wind turbines between the village of South Marston and the car plant, with another two on site, the BBC reports. Working with green energy firm Ecotricity, Honda is expected to open a [.].

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