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13 stories tagged with "Honda"
Honda Joins Wireless EV Charging Revolution
Innovation•Oct 14

Honda Joins Wireless EV Charging Revolution

Imagine charging your electric car while driving down the highway. Honda just joined forces with road construction companies to make wireless in-road charging a reality, bringing us closer to a future where EVs never need to stop for power.

CleanTechnica•2 min read
Honda Opens First Solid-State Battery Factory in Japan
Innovation•Oct 3

Honda Opens First Solid-State Battery Factory in Japan

After a decade of empty promises, Honda just became the first automaker to move solid-state batteries from the lab to an actual production line. The $287 million facility in Japan is already making real battery cells that could transform electric vehicles.

Innovation Desk•2 min read
Spanish Rider Toni Bou Wins 40th Straight World Title
Sports•Sep 7

Spanish Rider Toni Bou Wins 40th Straight World Title

Motorcycle trial champion Toni Bou just made motorsports history by winning his 40th consecutive world championship title. The 39-year-old Spanish rider has dominated both indoor and outdoor trial competitions for two decades without a single loss.

Sports Desk•2 min read
Honda Partners with QuantumScape for Solid-State Batteries
Innovation•Aug 2

Honda Partners with QuantumScape for Solid-State Batteries

Honda just teamed up with American battery innovator QuantumScape to develop next-generation solid-state batteries that could double electric vehicle range and charge in minutes. The partnership marks a major pivot in Honda's race toward carbon neutrality by 2050.

Innovation Desk•3 min read
Jenson Button Marks 20 Years Since First F1 Victory
Videos•Jul 22

Jenson Button Marks 20 Years Since First F1 Victory

Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button reflects on two decades since his breakthrough win at Hungary's Hungaroring in 2006, celebrating his enduring bond with Honda. His journey from that rainy Budapest triumph to racing adventures across three continents shows how passion can fuel a lifetime of meaningful connections.

Videos Desk•3 min read
Honda and QuantumScape Partner on Fast-Charging Batteries
Innovation•Jun 19

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.

Electrek•2 min read
Videos•May 29

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.

CleanTechnica•2 min read
Honda Electric Bike Takes 5th at World Championship
Innovation•May 27

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.

Electrek•2 min read
Honda's $21K Electric Hot Hatch Sells 7,000 in a Month
Innovation•May 26

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.

Electrek•2 min read
Honda Launches Battery Swap System in US by 2026
Innovation•May 11

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.

Electrek•2 min read
Honda Shifts China Plants from Gas to Electric Vehicles
Planet Wins•Apr 17

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.

Japan Today•2 min read
Honda's New Electric Moped Costs Less Than Gas Version
Innovation•Feb 20

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.

Electrek•2 min read