New Electrified Vehicle Sales Hit Record in Q4 2021

On the EV side, Tesla is still the dominant player, with 72% share of the EV market. That is down from near 80% in 2020, but Tesla still delivered significant 71% year-over-year growth in a tough year. Tesla didn’t only dominate the EV market, Tesla dominated the overall luxury market, outselling Audi, BMW, Lexus, and… Continue reading New Electrified Vehicle Sales Hit Record in Q4 2021

Stretched Toyota Century Is JDM Opulence With V12 And Honda Paint – newsconcerns

Our fascination for the Toyota Century runs deep, especially if we’re talking about the second generation. It was the company’s first and last car to come from the factory with a majestic V12 engine. The JDM-only sedan has been serving as the quintessential flagship since 1967 when the first-gen model was launched. This Mk2 arrived… Continue reading Stretched Toyota Century Is JDM Opulence With V12 And Honda Paint – newsconcerns

Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe recently spoke to proposals of hydrogen combustion cars by rivals like Toyota, stating his company studied hydrogen’s potential ten years ago. Mibe went on to say that unlike Toyota, Honda doesn’t see hydrogen combustion as feasible for cars. That doesn’t mean the Japanese automaker is abandoning the chemical element, however. Both… Continue reading Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’

@Honda: Honda Invests in U.S.-based Helm.ai to Strengthen its Software Technology Development

TOKYO, Japan, January 20, 2022 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that, in December 2021, the company invested in U.S. (California)-based Helm.ai to strengthen its software technology development in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision*1 technologies. Helm.ai has key strengths in the area of AI-based image recognition technologies advanced through unsupervised… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Invests in U.S.-based Helm.ai to Strengthen its Software Technology Development

@GM: GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles January 19, 2022

GM’s HYDROTEC-based mobile and fixed power systems designed to charge EVs, power worksites, data centers, support the military and even provide emergency power DETROIT – GM continues to accelerate its growth as a platform innovator and announced today new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. HYDROTEC projects, which are currently in development, from… Continue reading @GM: GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles January 19, 2022

Premium auto dealership chain Landmark files papers for Rs 762 crore IPO

The IPO also includes a reservation for subscription by eligible employees. Proceeds from its fresh issuance worth Rs 120 crore will be utilised for payment of debt and general corporate purposes. New Delhi: Automobile dealership chain Landmark Cars Ltd has filed preliminary prospectus with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 762 crore through an… Continue reading Premium auto dealership chain Landmark files papers for Rs 762 crore IPO

@Honda: Honda Signs Joint Development Agreement with SES, a n EV Battery Research and Development Company

TOKYO, Japan, January 19, 2022 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that, on December 4, 2021, the company signed a joint development agreement in the area of Lithium-Metal secondary batteries*1 with SES Holdings Pte. Ltd.(“SES”), a U.S. (Boston)-based EV battery research and development company. Moreover, SES plans to list on the New York Stock… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Signs Joint Development Agreement with SES, a n EV Battery Research and Development Company

@Honda: HONDA AND V2X SUISSE CONSORTIUM TO ADVANCE VEHICLE-TO-GRID CHARGING TECHNOLOGY IN SWITZERLAND

V2X Suisse consortium to explore how EVs can help balance energy demand and supply 50 Honda e electric vehicles will join car-sharing service for pioneering trial in Switzerland Honda Power Manager bi-directional charging technology will be used to feed energy back from EVs into the grid As part of the next step into the energy… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA AND V2X SUISSE CONSORTIUM TO ADVANCE VEHICLE-TO-GRID CHARGING TECHNOLOGY IN SWITZERLAND