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Honda Begins Joint Research on AI Technologies with the Indian Institutes of Technology in Delhi and Bombay to Further Advance Honda CI (Cooperative Intelligence)

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

TOKYO, Sept 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda(1) today announced that it has begun joint research on AI technologies with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), more specifically, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), to further advance Honda CI (Cooperative Intelligence, CI(2)), original Honda AI that enables mutual understanding between machines and people.

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  • TOKYO, Sept 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda(1) today announced that it has begun joint research on AI technologies with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), more specifically, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), to further advance Honda CI (Cooperative Intelligence, CI(2)), original Honda AI that enables mutual understanding between machines and people.
  • Aiming to achieve further advancement of CI, Honda and IITs have set joint research themes such as recognition of the surrounding environment and cultivation of cooperative behavior, and will conduct joint research and development while utilizing the cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • (1) Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), a Honda subsidiary in India, will sign a joint research contract with IITs.
  • Engineers from both HCIL and Honda R&D Co., Ltd. a R&D subsidiary of Honda, will participate in the joint research.

Toni Bou Wins 18th Consecutive FIM Trial World Championship Title

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Monday, August 26, 2024

TOKYO, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Repsol Honda Team rider Toni Bou (Spain, 37 years old) has won the 2024 FIM* Trial World Championship.

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  • TOKYO, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Repsol Honda Team rider Toni Bou (Spain, 37 years old) has won the 2024 FIM* Trial World Championship.
  • Going into Round 6, the TrailGP of France, Bou had already amassed 8 wins out of 9 trials in pursuit of his 18th consecutive TrailGP title.
  • Since clinching his first world championship title in 2007 on HRC's Montesa COTA 4RT factory bike, Bou has increased his unparalleled consecutive outdoor championship titles to 18, and has also won his 17th consecutive X Trial World Championship, an indoor competition raced on artificially prepared sections.
  • "I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Toni Bou on his unprecedented 18th consecutive win in the Trial World Championship.

Honda and Yamaha Reach Agreement on OEM Supply of Electric Motorcycle Models in the Class-1 Category

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

TOKYO, Aug 8, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha) today announced that they have reached an agreement for Honda to supply Yamaha with electric motorcycle models for the Japanese market, based on the Honda "EM1 e:" and "BENLY e: I" Class-1 category* models, as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer).

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  • TOKYO, Aug 8, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha) today announced that they have reached an agreement for Honda to supply Yamaha with electric motorcycle models for the Japanese market, based on the Honda "EM1 e:" and "BENLY e: I" Class-1 category* models, as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer).
  • The key areas of discussion included: 1) supplying 50cc scooter models as an OEM, 2) joint development/OEM supply of next-generation 50cc business scooter models, and 3) collaboration toward the popularization of electric motorcycles in the Class-1 category.
  • Based on that discussion, in March 2018, Honda began supplying 50cc scooter models to Yamaha as an OEM.
  • Moreover, in April 2019, Honda and Yamaha, together with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Suzuki Motor Corporation, established the Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles for the purpose of popularizing electric motorcycle models.

Honda to Launch New Motorsports Website, Exhibit RA271 and Demo-Run RA272 to Commemorate 60th Anniversary Since First F1 Participation

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Friday, August 2, 2024

In addition, Honda began a limited-time exhibit of the RA271, the first Honda F1 machine which made its debut in 1964, at Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama (Welcome Plaza) in Tokyo, Japan.

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  • In addition, Honda began a limited-time exhibit of the RA271, the first Honda F1 machine which made its debut in 1964, at Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama (Welcome Plaza) in Tokyo, Japan.
  • The RA271, the F1 machine with which Honda made its F1 debut in 1964, will be exhibited for a limited time from August 2 through August 20, 2024 at the Welcome Plaza in Tokyo.
  • Honda withdrew from F1 racing after the 1968 season in order to focus on the development of low emission production vehicles.
  • In the 2026 season, Honda will resume participation in F1 and supply power units to the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Motors sign MOU on strategic partnership

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Nissan and Honda are working to further accelerate initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and a zero-traffic-accident society.

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  • Nissan and Honda are working to further accelerate initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and a zero-traffic-accident society.
  • In anticipation of collaboration in areas such as environmental technologies, electrification technologies, and software development, discussions are being conducted on a broad scope.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome a new member to the strategic partnership between Honda and Nissan.
  • Mitsubishi Motors has unique technologies and expertise and has been collaborating with Nissan as a partner.

Nissan and Honda agree to joint research in fundamental technologies for next-generation SDV platform

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Based on this shared view, Nissan and Honda have entered into a joint research agreement on fundamental technologies for next-generation SDV platform, and are considering the possibility of providing new value through co-creation.

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  • Based on this shared view, Nissan and Honda have entered into a joint research agreement on fundamental technologies for next-generation SDV platform, and are considering the possibility of providing new value through co-creation.
  • The two companies have agreed to conduct joint research on fundamental technologies and have begun research.
  • Nissan and Honda aim to complete basic research in approximately one year and based on the results consider the possibility of mass production development.
  • Honda and Nissan will study the supply of lithium-ion batteries for EVs manufactured by L-H Battery Company, Inc., a joint venture between Honda and LG Energy Solution, to Nissan in North America after 2028.

Honda 0 Series Concept Model, Saloon, Wins "Red Dot: Best of the Best 2024" Award in Red Dot Award: Design Concept

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

TOKYO, July 31, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda today announced that the Saloon, the flagship concept model for the Honda 0 Series, the new Honda EV series, has been awarded the "Red Dot: Best of the Best 2024" award, in the Design Concept competition of the Red Dot Design Award(1), one of the most respected design awards in the world.

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  • TOKYO, July 31, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda today announced that the Saloon, the flagship concept model for the Honda 0 Series, the new Honda EV series, has been awarded the "Red Dot: Best of the Best 2024" award, in the Design Concept competition of the Red Dot Design Award(1), one of the most respected design awards in the world.
  • The Space-Hub, another concept model of the Honda 0 Series, was named a Red Dot winner in the same competition.
  • Based on the Honda 0 Series design concept, "The Art of Resonance," the exterior design features bold and pure proportions, evoking new perspectives in people from the first glance.
  • Honda 0 Series Brand Website: https://0.honda/en/
    (1) The Red Dot Award was founded in 1955 and has become one of the most respected design awards worldwide.