Honda Revives Beloved Element as $30K Hybrid by 2029
The cult-favorite Honda Element is making a comeback as an affordable hybrid SUV. After 15 years off the market, the boxy vehicle could return in 2029 with a starting price around $30,000.
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Honda and QuantumScape Partner on Fast-Charging Batteries
Honda and QuantumScape are joining forces to develop solid-state batteries that could charge electric vehicles in just 12 minutes. The technology promises safer, longer-lasting power for everything from cars to motorcycles.
Honda Launches Battery Swap System in US by 2026
Honda is bringing its portable battery swap technology to America, letting workers exchange drained batteries in seconds instead of waiting hours to charge. The system launches in 2026 for construction, farming, and delivery industries.
Honda Shifts China Plants from Gas to Electric Vehicles
Honda is transforming its Chinese operations by ending gasoline car production at key plants and focusing entirely on electric vehicles. The move reflects China's rapid shift toward zero-emission transportation and signals major change in the world's largest auto market.
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Honda Invests in Silicon Battery Breakthrough for EVs
Honda just became a shareholder in UK battery innovator Nexeon, backing technology that could make electric vehicles go farther on a single charge. The silicon-carbon battery innovation promises 10 times more energy storage than today's standard batteries.
Honda Electric Bike Takes 5th at World Championship
An electric motorcycle just proved it can compete with gas-powered bikes at the highest level of off-road racing. Honda's electric trials bike finished fifth place at the TrialGP World Championship, marking a breakthrough moment for battery-powered racing.
Honda's New Electric Moped Costs Less Than Gas Version
Honda just made electric two-wheelers more affordable than their gas counterparts for the first time. The new moped launches next month in Japan at $1,400, no motorcycle license required.
Honda Cars Now Detect Potholes to Fix Roads Faster
Honda vehicles in Ohio are spotting road problems before they become dangerous, using sensors that caught damaged signs with 99% accuracy. The technology could save millions and soon let everyday drivers help keep roads safer.
Honda's $21K Electric Hot Hatch Sells 7,000 in a Month
Honda's new Super-One electric hot hatch is flying off the lot in Japan with over 7,000 preorders in just one month, proving affordable EVs can be fun and practical. At $21,000, it's making electric performance accessible to everyday drivers.
Honda Patents $1K Electric Motorcycle for Millions
Honda's new patent reveals an ultra-simple electric motorcycle designed to cost less than gas bikes, targeting markets where millions rely on two wheels as their primary transportation. Sometimes the smartest tech is actually less tech.
DIY Electric Honda CRX Found in Junkyard After Decades
Someone built an electric Honda CRX years before EVs went mainstream, and it recently turned up rusting in a California junkyard. The homemade conversion shows how dedicated enthusiasts believed in electric cars long before the rest of us caught on.
Honda Launches 50 MPH Electric Scooter for Cleaner Cities
Honda's new UC3 electric scooter hits Vietnam and Thailand this spring, helping millions switch from gas to clean transportation. The move comes as major Asian cities prepare to ban polluting gas-powered bikes.
Honda and LG Launch Battery-Swap E-Bikes in Hanoi
Honda and LG are bringing instant-swap electric motorcycles to Vietnam's capital, letting riders exchange dead batteries for fresh ones in seconds instead of waiting to charge. The pilot launching in 2026 could reshape how millions of Southeast Asians switch to cleaner transportation.
Honda Wind Tunnel Helps USA Bobsled Olympian Win Gold
A car testing facility in Ohio is helping Olympic bobsledder Kaysha Love perfect her sport at 70 miles per hour. The partnership between Honda and Team USA is turning wind tunnel data into podium finishes.
AI Finds 25 New Magnets to Replace Rare Earth Elements
Scientists at the University of New Hampshire trained AI to scan decades of research papers and discovered 25 previously unknown magnetic materials that could help reduce our reliance on costly rare earth elements. The breakthrough could make electric vehicles and renewable energy more affordable for everyone.
Element Biosciences Launches $100 Genome Sequencer
A biotech company just unveiled a tabletop device that can sequence your entire genome for $100, making personalized medicine more accessible than ever. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat diseases.
Chemical Sponge Captures 100% of Minerals From Waste Water
A startup from the University of Texas developed a "chemical sponge" that captures valuable minerals from polluted water with zero toxic chemicals. Lab tests show it grabs 100% of critical elements like cobalt while working 100 times faster than current methods.
Scientists Map Ancient Process to Find Rare Earth Deposits
Researchers discovered that rare earth elements form above ancient subduction zones, potentially making it easier to locate deposits critical for tech and renewable energy. The breakthrough could help meet growing demand for materials essential to electric vehicles, wind turbines, and smartphones.
New Method Triples Rare Earth Extraction From Coal Waste
Scientists just found a way to extract three times more rare earth elements from coal mining waste, turning abandoned piles of rock into treasure troves for green technology. The breakthrough could unlock 600 kilotons of valuable materials sitting in US coal tailings alone.
James Webb Finds Universe's Most Primitive Galaxy
Scientists have discovered a galaxy frozen in time from just 800 million years after the Big Bang, revealing what the universe looked like before stars created the building blocks of life. This ancient galaxy contains almost no heavy elements, making it the most chemically primitive ever observed.
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