Tag: Honda

Japan – Honda and MC Sign MoU to Explore New Businesses in EV Age

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin discussions toward the creation of new businesses with an aim of leveraging the strengths of both companies to build sustainable business models in light of anticipated growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market toward a decarbonized future society. The two companies will explore the possibility of new businesses with a goal to increase the value offered to customers through their EV and EV battery business. Details are explained below.  1. Battery Lifetime Management Business This new business ... Read more

Japan – Honda Previews Details of World’s First Honda E-Clutch for Motorcycles on Website

Honda today released on its website information on Honda E-Clutch for motorcycles, the world’s first* automatic clutch control system for a multi-gear manual motorcycle transmission, enabling smooth starting, shifting gears and stopping without the need for the rider to operate the clutch lever. Honda E-Clutch Honda E-Clutch Preview Site: https://global.honda/en/business_and_innovation/motorcycles/Honda_E-Clutch/ The Honda E-Clutch uses electronic control technology to provide instantaneous, fine-tuned clutch control for optimum performance in situations where the driving force changes, such as starting, shifting gears, and stopping, to achieve smooth starting, shifting gears and stopping more natural than a rider’s manual clutch operation.To meet a wide range ... Read more

Japan – Honda to Begin Sales of All-new N-BOX in Japan

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan of the all-new N-BOX tomorrow, on Friday, October 6, 2023. The all-new, third-generation N-BOX was developed with the aim of creating a vehicle which provides a joyful time for everyone who uses it, enabling customers to fulfill their broad range of purposes, including what they want to do for the happiness of everyone, not just for themselves and their families. In addition to a refined exterior design that exudes a greater sense of high quality, the all-new N-BOX features an easy-to-drive and comfortable interior space achieved by carrying forward the spacious ... Read more

Japan – Overview of Honda Exhibits at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the lineup of a wide variety of motorcycles, automobiles, power products, aircraft and other products, as well as technologies and concept models Honda will exhibit at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show. (Press days: October 25-26, Public days: October 28 – November 5, 2023) Honda booth image *Note: Vehicles/exhibits shown in these images differ from the actual exhibits.  Key visual images for Honda booth theme  Honda JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 special website:http://global.honda/en/japan-mobility-show/2023/ Honda is conducting mobility business based on its Global Brand Slogan: The Power of Dreams – ... Read more

Japan – Honda and Toray Begin Joint Demonstration of Closed-loop Recycling of Nylon Resin

Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray) have begun a joint demonstration related to closed-loop recycling(1) of the Nylon 6 resin(2) (“Nylon resin”) recovered from End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). This joint demonstration is certified by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment (MOE) as a part of its project to establish a decarbonized circular economy system(3). Honda and Toray will install and verify a pilot facility with a processing capacity of 500 metric tons of resin per year, with the aim of putting this recycling process into practical application by around 2027. As evidenced by the enactment of the ... Read more