In Short : Honda Motor Co. has announced plans to make India a global manufacturing hub for its upcoming electric vehicle, the Honda 0 α, set for launch in FY 2026-27. Production will take place at its Alwar, Rajasthan plant. The move reinforces Honda’s carbon-neutral vision, strengthens India’s EV ecosystem, and supports the “Make in […]
Honda Joins Hands with OMC Power to Repurpose EV Batteries for Clean Energy Storage and Rural Electrification in India – EQ
In Short : Honda Motor Co. has acquired a minority stake in India’s OMC Power to jointly develop clean energy battery systems using repurposed EV batteries. Starting 2026, OMC will reuse Honda’s detachable batteries for stationary energy storage. The partnership promotes circular economy practices, strengthens rural electrification, and supports Honda’s global carbon-neutral and sustainability goals […]
Honda To Invest $3.4 Bn On Electric Two-wheelers This Decade – EQ
In Short : By allocating such a substantial sum to electric two-wheelers, Honda is signaling its intention to play a leading role in the electric vehicle market. This investment could support the development of new technologies, infrastructure, and manufacturing capabilities, ultimately contributing to the expansion of electric vehicle adoption. In Detail : Japanese auto giant […]
Honda launches EM1 e:, its first electric moped in Europe, with 48-km range – EQ Mag
EM1, which Honda says is an electric moped, was announced in September last year and revealed two months later. Japanese automaker Honda has launched EM1, its first electric scooter. The model was announced in September last year and revealed two months later. With EM1, Honda aims to attract youngsters, as well as customers who want […]
Honda Emulates Apple’s Supply Chain Approach for Cost-Efficient EV Production – EQ Mag
Honda is taking cues from Apple’s supply chain management style to boost EV production capacity by directly engaging with suppliers and ensuring the availability of components, with a focus on batteries and chips. The automaker aims to enhance supply chain management, deeply involving itself in the development and production process to ensure quality while controlling […]
Honda unveils next all-electric vehicle to launch in the European market – EQ Mag
Over the weekend, Honda unveiled its new 2023 SUV lineup, which includes the fully electric e: Ny1, ZR-V hybrid, and the old favorite CR-V with a twist. The e: Ny1, in particular, has garnered some attention because it’s Honda’s second all-electric vehicle. Honda released the e-City vehicle in Europe first. It gained wide acclaim and […]
Honda gear up for dedicated electric vehicle platform, set to arrive by 2025 – EQ Mag
Honda has officially announced that they are currently in the process of developing a specialized electric vehicle platform. The upcoming EV platform is expected to give rise to a mid- to large-size model, which is slated for release in the global market by 2025. This exciting news was recently revealed by the president of Honda […]
Honda to launch 2 electric two-wheelers in India in FY24 with swappable battery – EQ Mag
Made in India Honda Electric Scooters will be sold to local customers as well as export markets. Honda is one of the biggest names in the petrol-powered Indian two-wheeler market, but is (relatively) in its infancy in the burgeoning EV space. To increase its presence in the electric two-wheeler market, Honda is gearing up to […]
Honda to take EV plunge in India with two electric vehicles: Should Ola, Ather, TVS be worried? – EQ Mag
Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India (HMSI) has finally unveiled that it will be bringing multiple electric two-wheelers to India by next year. HMSI has unveiled that it will bring in two EV models in 2024, that will feature both fixed and swappable battery technology. It has further been confirmed that these electric two-wheelers will be […]
Honda To Enter Indian EV Space With Its First EV Likely In March 2024 – EQ Mag
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India’s (HMSI) managing director and CEO Atsushi Ogata announced that the company is coming up with multiple products in the EV space HMSI also looks to set up a charging station to facilitate EV users. For this, it will be using its existing sales infrastructure of more than 6K outlets “We […]