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E-car sales fall for the 6th straight month in September, e-2Ws continue on growth path

In a sharp contrast—though on a low base, most of the other manufacturers saw an uptick in their volumes month-on-month as well year-on-year. Electric car sales in India fell for the sixth straight month in September by 7.76% dragged down by market leader, Tata Motors, even as e-two wheelers continued on the growth path advancing… Continue reading E-car sales fall for the 6th straight month in September, e-2Ws continue on growth path

Honda Zero first drive: an EV without the baggage

Honda says its new electric platform is an antidote to oversized, overweight EVs. We test drove a prototype in Japan to see how that’s developing. Share this story Image: Honda Honda is no stranger to pushing technology boundaries when it comes to powertrains, and the company gave us a brief drive of its new electrified… Continue reading Honda Zero first drive: an EV without the baggage

Honda 0 Series: prototype drive and new technical details

Meanwhile, large models will feature a pack offering around 100kWh. It’s unclear if different battery options will be offered on each model. As well as extensive use of mega-casting, Honda will use a number of new production techniques designed to increase the new platform’s rigidity while reducing weight. That includes expanded use of a system… Continue reading Honda 0 Series: prototype drive and new technical details

@Honda: Honda Introduces Next-Generation Technologies for Honda 0 Series Models at Honda 0 Tech Meeting 2024

TOKYO, Japan, October 9, 2024 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has held its ‘Honda 0 Tech Meeting’ to introduce some of the next-generation technologies to be applied to the Honda 0 Series – a completely new EV model range to be launched globally from 2026. The Honda 0 Series is being developed with new ideas… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Introduces Next-Generation Technologies for Honda 0 Series Models at Honda 0 Tech Meeting 2024

Nissan joins BMW, Ford, and Honda in ChargeScape vehicle-to-grid charging joint venture

One month after OEMs BMW, Ford, and Honda announced a new joint venture focused on electric vehicle-to-grid integration called ChargeScape, Nissan has now joined. The Japanese automaker will take a stake in the joint venture and begin offering its charging solutions to customers. ChargeScape is a new joint venture initially formed, owned, and operated by… Continue reading Nissan joins BMW, Ford, and Honda in ChargeScape vehicle-to-grid charging joint venture

German FAZ: Mitsubishi could join the alliance of Honda and Nissan007855

Among other things, the joint development of software is planned. The details of the agreement are still being negotiated. Mitsubishi declined to comment on the matter. The other two car manufacturers could not immediately be reached for comment. Nissan, Japan’s third largest vehicle manufacturer, is suffering from falling demand in its two most important markets,… Continue reading German FAZ: Mitsubishi could join the alliance of Honda and Nissan007855

HondaJet Elite II Named “Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina”

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The HondaJet Elite II, the newest model of Honda Aircraft Company’s award-winning and innovative very light jet, was named the “Coolest Thing Made in NC,” following a contest held by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The fifth annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” contest took place over eight… Continue reading HondaJet Elite II Named “Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina”

September retail sales lowest in 9 months and down 9%, OEMs target festive October to revive demand

September turned out to be a poor month for India Auto Inc with the lowest retail sales in the first nine months of this year. At a combined 17,23,330 units for two- and three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and tractors, September 2024 numbers are a sharp 9.26% year-on-year decline, and an 8.89% decline month on… Continue reading September retail sales lowest in 9 months and down 9%, OEMs target festive October to revive demand