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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.
Engadget
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Engadget
Baidu could start testing its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Europe this year
Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service is making its debut in Europe later this year, according to The Wall Street Journal . The Chinese company is reportedly negotiating with Switzerland's PostAuto, a Swiss Post subsidiary that offers rural bus services throughout the country, to start testing Apollo Go in Switzerland. To be able to test its technology in Switzerland before the year ends, Baidu is setting up a local entity in the coming months. Back in March, the company announced that it was deploying 100 fully autonomous cars in Dubai, with plans to expand its fleet to 1,000 vehicles in the city by 2028. It's also expanding its trials in Hong Kong and reportedly has plans to test its vehicles in Turkey in the future. Baidu launched Apollo Go in all "first-tier" Chinese cities, including Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai, in 2022. As The Journal notes, Baidu, like its Chinese competitors, is likely looking to expand in Europe instead of the US, because Chinese companies could be subject to more scrutiny in the country. One of the companies Baidu will be competing with in Europe is Uber, which signed a deal with Chinese self-driving startup Momenta earlier this month. Uber and Momenta are launching robotaxi services in the continent sometime in 2026. When Baidu does start testing its vehicles its Switzerland, they'll most likely have drivers behind the wheel before the company progresses to fully driverless trials. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
