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Honda previews details of world’s first Honda E-Clutch for motorcycles on its website
Honda today released on its website information on Honda E-Clutch for motorcycles, the world’s first automatic clutch control system for a multi-gear manual motorcycle transmission, enabling smooth starting, shifting gears and stopping without the need for the rider to operate the clutch lever. The Honda E-Clutch uses electronic control technology to provide instantaneous, fine-tuned clutch…
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Nissan Showcases Next-Gen LIDAR-Based Collision Avoidance Tech at Intersection Demo
Nissan recently hosted a demonstration of its cutting-edge advanced driver-assistance technology, powered by LIDAR, highlighting its latest addition of intersection collision avoidance. The event took place at a Nissan facility, showcasing the system’s ability to execute automatic collision-avoidance maneuvers in the complex environment of intersections. By the mid-2020s, Nissan aims to deploy this technology, offering…
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LG Innotek develops 800V wireless BMS for the first time in the industry
LG Innotek announced the development of a Wireless Battery Management System (Wireless BMS) that improved battery performance drastically. A BMS, an essential component of electric vehicles, is a control system that monitors the voltage, current, temperature, etc. of a battery to optimize its performance and life span. The wireless BMS that LG Innotek developed is…
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World first driverless parking system developed by Bosch and Mercedes-Benz approved for commercial use
Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved Bosch and Mercedes-Benz’s highly automated parking system for use in the P6 parking garage run by APCOA at Stuttgart Airport. This makes it the world’s first highly automated driverless parking function to SAE Level 4¹ to be officially approved for commercial use. Drivers drive in to the…
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Honda aircraft announces fastest and highest flying aircraft – HondaJet Elite II
Honda Aircraft Company today revealed the HondaJet Elite II at the 2022 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The HondaJet Elite II is a new upgraded aircraft that features a host of key advancements in performance and comfort. Honda also announced the introduction of automation technologies. The HondaJet Elite II is the fastest, highest,…
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Nissan/NISMO reveals Nissan Z GT4 based on the all-new Nissan Z
Nissan Motor and NMC (Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd) today revealed the Nissan Z GT4, based on the all-new Nissan Z. GT4-spec racing machines are based on production vehicles, modified for severe competition use. To that end, NMC’s NISMO Racing Division took the street version of the new Z – which is receiving acclaim…
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Newly developed 1-motor hybrid transmission used for Toyota’s new Crown
BluE Nexus, AISIN and DENSO have jointly developed a new 1-motor hybrid transmission. The 1-motor hybrid transmission developed by the three companies integrates the newly designed Direct Shift-6AT with a driving motor and an inverter. It is characterized by high acceleration performance and contributes to increasing fuel efficiency. In combination with the eAxle mounted at…
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Striemo develops a one person three-wheeled electric micro-mobility product developed through Honda’s Open Innovation
Honda today announced the establishment of Striemo, the second business venture to originate from IGNITION, Honda’s new business creation program. Striemo has been developing a one-person, three-wheeled electric micro-mobility product, also named Striemo. The three-wheeled electric micro-mobility product features an original balance assist mechanism that enables stable riding with less likelihood of falling through its…
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Panasonic’s Large-screen Wind Shield Head-Up Display installed in Nissan Crossover EV Ariya
The large-screen Wind Shield Head-Up Display (WS HUD) developed by Panasonic Automotive Systems is installed in the new Nissan Crossover EV model- Ariya . This is the 6th car model from Nissan to use the WS HUD of Panasonic, following the Skyline, Rogue, Qashqai, Pathfinder, and QX60. The WS HUD is a system which presents…
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Denso and Honeywell Co-Develop E-Motor for Lilium’s All-Electric Jet
DENSO and Honeywell, are co-developing an electric motor (e-motor) for the Lilium Jet. Established in 2015, Lilium is creating a sustainable and accessible mode of high-speed, regional transportation for people and goods. Lilium has designed, built and tested technology demonstrators and invited the world to watch as they pioneer the next phase of flight. Electric…