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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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Honda appears ready to go full electric and dive into the increasing competition in the EV industry. At the same time, Honda plans to increase its annual sales of electric motorcycles to 3.5 Some believe the rise of BEVs will eventually phase out traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. million units by 2025.

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Honda may build an EV factory in Canada featuring in-house battery cells

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Japanese automaker Honda is considering locations to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Canada featuring the use of in-house battery cells. Honda would be aiming to have the facility operational by 2028, and the company is planning to decide on a specific location by the end of this year. million sales per year by 2030.

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Hero Motocorp joins hands with Zero Motorcycles, a step to launch premium electric motorcycles

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Hero Motocorp, one of the biggest automobile companies in India, officially declared on Monday that the firm will collaborate with the US-based electric motorcycles manufacturer, Zero Motorcycles. Hero MotoCorp is a leading Indian two-wheeler manufacturer that produces a wide range of motorcycles and scooters.

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Guest post: Honda Introduces the EV-Cub; two-wheel-drive electric motorcycle

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Honda isn’t a car company… it never really has been. When asked to define what kind of company Honda is, company representatives bill the multinational firm as an engineering company. And that’s exactly what the company has been focusing on lately in the world of motorcycles. And Honda is perfectly fine with this.

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Honda Motorcycle is all set to foray into EV segment next year 

Electric Vehicles India

Honda Motorcycle is all set to foray into EV segment next year . Honda Motorcycle a leading and well-known two-wheeler manufacturer and Scooter India (HMSI) is all set to launch its first electric product in India in the next financial year. Honda Motor Company, Ltd.

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Honda unveils new Civic hybrid in Europe: Civic e:HEV

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In Europe, Honda has unveiled the all-new Civic e:HEV, the 11 th generation of its iconic global compact car. The all-new hybrid Civic features Honda’s e:HEV powertrain technology as standard, and completes the brand’s mission to electrify all its mainstream European models by the end of 2022.