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The Advertiser
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Honda softens EV goals to focus more on hybrids
Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains. Content originally sourced from: Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains. Content originally sourced from: Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains. Content originally sourced from: Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains. Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Honda softens EV goals to focus more on hybrids
Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV.
West Australian
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Honda softens EV goals to focus more on hybrids
Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains.
Perth Now
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Honda softens EV goals to focus more on hybrids
Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Japan's Honda eyes launching sub-$30,000 EV in North America, Nikkei says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Honda Motor plans to launch a small electric vehicle priced below $30,000 in North America by as early as 2026, the Nikkei newspaper said on Tuesday, as it plays catch-up in the battery-powered car market. The automaker will produce the low-cost model locally, the Nikkei said, adding it will roll it out as part of its upcoming "Honda 0 Series" global EV lineup. A Honda spokesperson said that while the automaker aims to release an EV priced below $30,000 as an entry-level model as part of the series, the company has not made any decision yet on whether to release that model in North America. Japan's second-biggest automaker has been slow to step up sales of battery-powered vehicles, lagging behind U.S., European and Chinese rivals, including Tesla, Volkswagen and BYD. The company is striving to have battery-powered and fuel-cell vehicles make up all of its new car sales by 2040. Sign in to access your portfolio
