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Honda, Toyota plan to launch fuel cell vehicles in 2015

Honda, Toyota plan to launch fuel cell vehicles in 2015

Honda and Toyota plan to launch fuel cell vehicles in the consumer market in 2015, with each producing about 1,000 units a year, the Nikkei newspaper reported.

Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

The Honda Fit EV included with the home has been modified to accept DC power directly from the home's solar panels or stationary battery, eliminating up to half of the energy that is typically lost to heat during DC-to-AC and AC-to-DC power conversion. Photo by Dorian Toy.

Honda marked the opening of Honda Smart Home US, showcasing technologies that enable zero net energy living and transportation, including Honda’s home energy management system (HEMS), a proprietary hardware and software system that monitors, controls and optimizes electrical generation and consumption throughout the home’s microgrid.

Honda cuts UK car production cites weak growth outlook

Honda cuts UK car production cites weak growth outlook

Honda unveiled further cuts to its manufacturing operations in the UK, citing disappointing sales growth in Europe which it did not see picking up in the next couple of years.

Honda Recalls 900,000 Odyssey Minivans

Honda Recalls 900,000 Odyssey Minivans

Honda will recall 900,000 vehicles after the manufacturer discovered a potential fire risk in its Odyssey minivans, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Honda to install public CNG fueling station near Marysville Auto Plant

As part of its effort to reduce its global CO2 emissions and minimize the environmental impact of its operations, Honda of America Mfg. (HAM) will install a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on its Marysville Auto Plant property in Marysville, Ohio. The CNG station, which will be designed, constructed and operated by Trillium CNG, will be the first public CNG station located on a Honda property in North America.