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The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid is the Most Powerful Non-Type R Model Yet

The Truth About Cars

Honda is refreshing the Civic for 2025, reviving the hybrid option and introducing a new Sport Touring Hybrid trim as the top option in the lineup. Exterior styling also got an update, starting with the front fascia and grille, which Honda said are more aggressive. Images: Honda] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Hanwha and LG Energy to build battery production in US, targeting ESS and UAM

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The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul for comprehensive battery business cooperation for ESS (energy storage systems) and other clean-tech energy solutions. Hanwha Corporation/Momentum is an automation engineering company providing manufacturing facilities for batteries, solar panels and display.

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Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show

Clean Fleet Report

Solar power on tap. Lightyear is a Dutch startup EV company that designs and manufacturers solar-powered cars. Sony & Honda’s joint project. Sony Honda Mobility: Afeela EV. No performance or powertrain details have been provided, but look for this new look to show up in BMWs in a few years. Lightyear 2 EV.

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Why Do Japanese Automakers Like Hydrogen Power?

The Truth About Cars

Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha have just collectively promised to develop a slew of hydrogen-reliant engines designed to power small vehicles. At the time, Honda had already released the Clarity to consumers, and it would be followed by Toyota’s Mirai. But it hasn’t been steady progress.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. Two (or is it three?)

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Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV

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Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. It sounds like a tax form. Why California? Max power output is an estimated 92.2

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Soft-touch and full tech. Loaded with safety tech–and a great warranty.

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