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Honda Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle Demonstrates New Value for Airfield Operations

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Today's demonstration of a first-of-its kind autonomous perimeter fence inspection solution showed how the Honda AWV could be used to address the challenges of labor shortages, safety and security, and emissions reductions to bring new value to airfield operations.

Key Points: 
  • Today's demonstration of a first-of-its kind autonomous perimeter fence inspection solution showed how the Honda AWV could be used to address the challenges of labor shortages, safety and security, and emissions reductions to bring new value to airfield operations.
  • First introduced by Honda as a concept at CES 2018, the Autonomous Work Vehicle is now advancing toward commercialization and Honda is inviting interested companies to email [email protected] for more information about participating in the field testing initiative.
  • The Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle is designed to boost workforce productivity and support repetitive tasks that allow companies to focus their workforce on value-added activities.
  • Honda has field tested the Autonomous Work Vehicle at several worksites, where the vehicle successfully transported supplies to pre-set destinations within the work site along a calculated route and proved capable of stopping within centimeters of pre-set points.

Honda Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle Demonstrates New Value for Airfield Operations

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Today's demonstration of a first-of-its kind autonomous perimeter fence inspection solution showed how the Honda AWV could be used to address the challenges of labour shortages, safety and security, and emissions reductions to bring new value to airfield operations.

Key Points: 
  • Today's demonstration of a first-of-its kind autonomous perimeter fence inspection solution showed how the Honda AWV could be used to address the challenges of labour shortages, safety and security, and emissions reductions to bring new value to airfield operations.
  • First introduced by Honda as a concept at CES 2018, the Autonomous Work Vehicle is now advancing toward commercialization and Honda is inviting interested companies to email [email protected] for more information about participating in the field testing initiative.
  • The Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle is designed to boost workforce productivity and support repetitive tasks that allow companies to focus their workforce on value-added activities.
  • Honda has field tested the Autonomous Work Vehicle at several worksites, where the vehicle successfully transported supplies to pre-set destinations within the work site along a calculated route and proved capable of stopping within centimetres of pre-set points.

EVgo and Honda Partner to Provide EV Drivers with Direct Access to Public Fast Charging

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced a new collaboration with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. that is designed to provide a range of new benefits for Honda and Acura EV drivers, including charging credit, technology integration into the HondaLink and Acura EV apps, and access to EVgo’s nationwide network and its roaming partners.

Key Points: 
  • EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced a new collaboration with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. that is designed to provide a range of new benefits for Honda and Acura EV drivers, including charging credit, technology integration into the HondaLink and Acura EV apps, and access to EVgo’s nationwide network and its roaming partners.
  • Drivers of qualifying Honda and Acura EV models will be eligible to receive up to $750* in charging credit to use at EVgo chargers around the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928932016/en/
    An EVgo fast charging station (Photo: Business Wire)
    Honda’s newest EV models are slated for release in North America in early 2024, and drivers will be able to plug in at more than 900 public fast charging locations across EVgo’s nationwide network.
  • “Access to convenient and reliable fast charging is key to accelerating the mass adoption of electric transportation,” said Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo.

BMW, Ford and Honda Agree to Create ChargeScape, a New Company Focused on Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

- ChargeScape will aim to provide EV customers financial benefits through EV-enabled grid services, as well as reduce EV customers' personal carbon footprints while supporting grid resiliency.

Key Points: 
  • - ChargeScape will aim to provide EV customers financial benefits through EV-enabled grid services, as well as reduce EV customers' personal carbon footprints while supporting grid resiliency.
  • Torrance, Calif., Sept 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers.
  • The closing of the transaction and subsequent formation of ChargeScape is pending regulatory approvals, with the company expected to be operational early next year.
  • This will support the many EV customers who do not use "smart" chargers at home, as their EVs would otherwise be unreachable for grid services.

BMW, Ford and Honda Agree to Create ChargeScape, a New Company Focused on Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ChargeScape will aim to provide EV customers financial benefits through EV-enabled grid services, as well as reduce EV customers' personal carbon footprints while supporting grid resiliency.

Key Points: 
  • ChargeScape will aim to provide EV customers financial benefits through EV-enabled grid services, as well as reduce EV customers' personal carbon footprints while supporting grid resiliency.
  • TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers.
  • The closing of the transaction and subsequent formation of ChargeScape is pending regulatory approvals, with the company expected to be operational early next year.
  • ChargeScape's platform will give electric utilities access to EV battery energy across a wide pool of EVs.

Honda and the Honda USA Foundation Launch Annual Funding Cycle to Support Organizations Serving Local Communities

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Friday, September 1, 2023

All applications for funding must be received by October 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time), with awards to be announced in spring 2024.

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  • All applications for funding must be received by October 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time), with awards to be announced in spring 2024.
  • Funding will be provided to eligible organizations that support communities located near major Honda operations and align with the strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar awards of Education, Environment, Mobility, Traffic Safety and Community.
  • The Honda USA Foundation supports organizations that seek to enrich the lives of youth in marginalized communities through education and services and provides additional funding opportunities in the areas of Environment, Mobility and Traffic Safety.
  • To learn more about funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and to apply, organizations can visit: https://csr.honda.com/community/honda-giving/ .

In One Instant Receives Support from Honda to Help Save Teen Lives

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Monday, August 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES , Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The ground-breaking and award-winning safe driving experience for teens, In One Instant has received a generous contribution from Honda to expand the national impact of the program. In One Instant is dedicated to reducing the number one killer of American teens – distracted and impaired driving.

Key Points: 
  • The organization estimates that for every student participating in In One Instant, four to six additional people are positively impacted.
  • The evidence-based, multi-media In One Instant program is designed to empower students to make smart driving choices and save lives.
  • "With Honda's support, In One Instant is poised to reach an additional 40,000 people in the 2023-24 school year," explained Schenbaum.
  • Participants experience a shift in the way they think as drivers and passengers, which results in smarter decisions that save lives.

From Shirts to Insulators: Recycled Honda Uniforms Find New Utility in Vehicles

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Honda is working toward its resource circulation goal of making new products from 100% sustainable materials by 2050.

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  • Honda is working toward its resource circulation goal of making new products from 100% sustainable materials by 2050.
  • Achieving that goal – which targets zero environmental impact – will require innovative solutions, including how Honda sources materials for new products by recycling and reusing material from end-of-life vehicles and Honda operations.
  • "As Honda works to advance sustainability, we appreciate our suppliers' efforts to innovate their business operations to reduce waste and give new life to our Honda uniforms."
  • The uniform recycling program builds on Honda's longstanding commitment to reduce waste and incorporate higher recycled content in Honda and Acura vehicles.

Innovid Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Q2 net loss was impacted by a one time non-cash goodwill impairment expense of $14.5 million, resulting from a decline in our share price during Q2 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Q2 net loss was impacted by a one time non-cash goodwill impairment expense of $14.5 million, resulting from a decline in our share price during Q2 2023.
  • CTV accounted for 51% of all video impressions served in Q2 2023, up from 50% of all video impressions served in Q2 2022.
  • Innovid is providing the following financial guidance for Q3 and full year 2023:
    Q3 2023 revenue in a range between $33 million and $35 million.
  • The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2023 financial results today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Honda Issues Second Annual Inclusion & Diversity Report Illustrating Company's Commitment to Ongoing Progress

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The report includes company goals through 2030 and progress to date, as well as key sentiments from Honda leadership.

Key Points: 
  • The report includes company goals through 2030 and progress to date, as well as key sentiments from Honda leadership.
  • This is the first report released since the inaugural report was shared in May of 2022.
  • "Honda will remain vigilant and continue to take deliberate action to advance inclusion and diversity within our company and in society.
  • Honda is committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity within the company and in communities across America.