GE Honda HF120

Honda Makes Major Investment in Ohio to Create New Electric Vehicle Hub

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Honda plans to begin production and sales of Honda EVs in North America in 2026, based on its new Honda e:Architecture.

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  • Honda plans to begin production and sales of Honda EVs in North America in 2026, based on its new Honda e:Architecture.
  • Honda's EV hub will leverage the company's longstanding production, product development, and purchasing operations located in Central Ohio.
  • Honda's new investment in its Ohio plants will support production of electric vehicles and EV components.
  • Now, as we expand Honda's partnership with Ohio, we are investing in a workforce that will create the power source for our future Honda and Acura electric vehicles," said Nelson.

Honda Ties for Leading Automaker in Cars.com 2022 American-Made Index with Four Models in Top 10

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Honda operates five automobile plants in the U.S. more than any other international automaker.

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  • Honda operates five automobile plants in the U.S. more than any other international automaker.
  • Honda vehicles in the top 10 are the Alabama-made Honda Passport SUV,Ridgeline pickup, Odyssey minivan and Pilot SUV.
  • Three Ohio-made Acura models the Acura flagship, fourth generation MDX SUV, RDX premium sport crossover and TLX premium sport sedan placed 14th, 15th and 16th respectively.
  • All four of the Honda models in the top 10 Passport,Ridgeline, Odyssey and Pilot also were designed and developed by Honda engineers in the U.S. and are produced exclusively in Lincoln, Alabama.

Honda Alabama Auto Plant Begins Production of 2022 Honda Passport and First-Ever Passport TrailSport Model

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Monday, December 20, 2021

LINCOLN, Ala., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today announced the start of mass production of the new 2022 Honda Passport and Passport TrailSport at its Alabama Auto Plant (AAP) in Lincoln.

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  • LINCOLN, Ala., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today announced the start of mass production of the new 2022 Honda Passport and Passport TrailSport at its Alabama Auto Plant (AAP) in Lincoln.
  • AAP also has begun production of the first Honda TrailSport models Passport TrailSport and Pilot TrailSport both built exclusively in Alabama.
  • "Starting production of the new 2022 Passport and Passport TrailSport is a great way to kick off our next 20 years of Honda manufacturing in Alabama."
  • Honda associates at the Alabama Auto Plant have been producing the Honda Passport since its return to the lineup in 2018.

Honda Begins Making Vital Ventilator Parts for Dynaflo to Help COVID-19 Patients

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Honda and Dynaflo expect to maintain production of compressors through the end of August.

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  • Honda and Dynaflo expect to maintain production of compressors through the end of August.
  • Dynaflo had been making these state-of-the-art compressors at the rate of about 75 per week prior to the COVID-19 crisis.
  • To ensure consistency and quality, Honda associates have worked closely with Dynaflo personnel to learn best practices in compressor assembly.
  • Honda established operations in America in 1959 and today develops, manufactures, and sells Honda and Acura automobiles, Honda power equipment, Honda powersports products, the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines.

American Honda Restores a Chevy Pickup

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The first big success among the Honda motorcycles sold in the U.S., the "Nifty Thrifty Honda 50" as it was advertised, put Honda on the map in America in the early 1960sand around the world for that matter.

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  • The first big success among the Honda motorcycles sold in the U.S., the "Nifty Thrifty Honda 50" as it was advertised, put Honda on the map in America in the early 1960sand around the world for that matter.
  • Easy to ride for almost anyone, the Honda 50 became a surprise hit immortalized in the "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" marketing campaign.
  • Also sharing the Chevy truck bed is an original 1965 Honda CB160, one of Honda's early small displacement sport bikes.
  • Today, Honda employs more than 31,000 associates in the development, manufacturing, sales and servicing of Honda and Acura automobiles, Honda power equipment and powersports products, the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines.

Honda to Lead 2019 Rose ParadeĀ®

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --On January 1, 2019, American Honda will ring in the New Year and its 60th anniversary celebration with the lead float in the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --On January 1, 2019, American Honda will ring in the New Year and its 60th anniversary celebration with the lead float in the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda.
  • The 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda will be broadcasted at 8:00 a.m. Pacific on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
  • Honda established operations in America in 1959 and today employs more than 40,000 associates in the development, manufacturing, and sales of Honda and Acura automobiles, Honda power equipment, Honda powersports products, the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines.
  • 935 volunteer members of the association will drive the success of 130th Rose Parade themed "The Melody of Life,"on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, followed by the 105th Rose Bowl Game.For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com .

Honda Aircraft Company Announces Performance Package for the HondaJet HA-420

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Monday, October 15, 2018

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced the addition of a performance package for the HondaJet HA-420.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced the addition of a performance package for the HondaJet HA-420.
  • The APMG Performance Package offers current HondaJet owners the opportunity to implement Honda Aircraft Company's latest performance upgrades on their aircraft; among those are a shorter takeoff field length, an increased maximum takeoff weight and more mission capabilities.
  • Honda Aircraft Company also announced that the HondaJet and HondaJet Elite have received type certification from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
  • The second aircraft from Honda Aircraft Company, the HondaJet Elite is the fastest, furthest and highest-flying plane in its class.