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GM & Honda Partner for Hydrogen Fuel Plant
GM and Honda announced the start of production at their 50-50 joint venture production facility, Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM), for the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell systems.
BMW, Ford and Honda Create EV Grid Co
BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company offering an EV charging platform.
Seven Automakers Create EV Charging Network
Seven major automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – created a joint venture to accelerate access to charging for electric vehicles in North America.
Honda Lowers Emissions, Enters Into VPPA
Honda announced all manufacturing plants in North America are nearly zero-waste-to-landfill, and these plants are also recycling 92% of the waste from their respective facilities.
Honda Makes EV Investments in Ohio
Honda announced two major investments in Ohio, including $700 million to re-tool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants for production of EVs and $3.5 billion with LG Energy Solution (LGES).
Honda Forms JV for EV Battery Production
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and LG Energy Solution announced an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) company to produce lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. to power Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market.
Honda aims for all-EVs by 2040, carbon neutrality by 2050
Honda announced on April 23 that battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles will comprise 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040. Further, the company is formalizing a goal to reach carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050.
Honda obtains 120 MW of wind through VPPA
Following a VPPA last September, Honda will receive 120 MW of renewable power from the recently completed Boiling Springs Wind Farm. Project owner RWE Renewables announced on Jan. 20 that the offtake is one of the largest-ever renewable energy purchases.
AT&T, Honda lead corporate offtakers of largest US solar facility
AT&T and Honda are contracted to be the leading offtakers from what will be the largest solar generation facility in the United States once it is completed.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 15: Tackling Scope 3 Emissions at Honda North America
In this episode, we'll be in conversation with Alissa Yakali, Supply Chain Sustainability Coordinator at Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc., and Joey Lange, Senior Director of Client Services at Edison Energy, for an inside look at Honda's 10 years of experience in working with their supply chain to reduce emissions and how they're currently working with Edison Energy to take their supply chain program to the next level.
Honda, GM lead blockchain standard for EV integration
Honda and General Motors are leading the Electric Vehicle Grid Integration (EVGI) Working Group developed by the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI) to create the industry’s first global standard incorporating blockchain technology that could lay the foundation for a worldwide decentralized vehicle charging network.
GM, Honda team up on new EV models
General Motors and Honda are teaming up to develop two new all-electric vehicles featuring GM’s global EV platform and proprietary Ultium batteries and Honda’s exterior and interior.
Facebook, Google, AT&T claim top spots among 2019 corporate energy buyers
Facebook, Google and AT&T topped the list of the 2019 Top 10 Large Energy Buyers in a report that reveals a total of 9.33 GW renewable energy procurement in the U.S.
Honda signs largest auto VPPA
Honda signed two VPPAs that will result in 320 MW of wind and solar power, totaling over 1 million MWh of electricity annually, the largest renewable energy purchase within the automobile industry.
Honda explores 2nd life for batteries
Honda announced it is conducting research in partnership with American Electric Power (AEP), the Ohio-based electric utility, to develop a network of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could be integrated into AEP's electricity system. Honda will provide used Fit EV batteries to AEP, which will study integrating the batteries into the utility’s electricity grid.
Report: Honda 2018 Environment Performance
With the recent release of Honda's 2018 Sustainability Report, we focus here on the Environment section, which details the company's "Triple ZERO" approach to addressing CO2 emissions, energy risks and resource and disposal risks.
Honda rolls out SmartCharge beta
Honda has introduced a new SmartCharge™ beta program to Honda Fit EV customers as a way to permit these customers to charge their vehicle when electricity demand is low and when the availability of renewable energy is high.
Honda installs on-site solar in Calif.
Honda announced the premiere on June 21 of a new solar energy system at the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. campus in Torrance, Calif. At 2 megawatts, the project is one of the largest solar arrays on a commercial building in Southern California
GM and Honda join forces on battery development
General Motors Co. and Honda announced on June 7 an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles.
Honda expands energy efficiency guidance program
Following on early successes, Honda has announced a new phase of its "Green Dealer Program," which has already saved the company $7.5 million in energy costs since its launch in 2012.
GM, Honda join forces on fuel cell manufacturing
General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. recently established the auto industry's first manufacturing joint venture to mass produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company.
Utility proposes $500k power credit for automakers
A central Ohio electric utility has proposed an economic development cost-recovery rider intended to provide up to $500,000 in annual funds to area automakers such as Honda.
EPA recognizes 70 manufacturing plants with 2015 Energy Star certifications
The U.S. EPA announced Feb. 24 that 70 manufacturing plants were recognized for superior energy performance in 2015 by receiving Energy Star certification.
