Electric

Toyofuji stops shipping used EVs except for Nissan Leaf  

Shipping company Toyofuji has called a halt to shipping used electric vehicles. The Nissan Leaf is excluded from the ban, though only under specific conditions. Customers must now meet stricter guidelines before their vehicles are shipped. Under the new rules, used BEVs must have no damage to the main lithium battery or the vehicle’s underbody, and the state of charge must be at least 20 per cent.  The shipping company also undertakes an onboard diagnostics check before loading to ensure minimal voltage differences between cells. In...

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Honda 0 electric saloon and SUV to debut next year

Honda has shown off the latest developments of its Saloon and SUV prototype 0 electric models at CES 2025. The Japanese firm says final versions will debut on global markets next year, beginning with USA and then selling in Japan and Europe.  Honda 0 Saloon The original 0 Saloon concept debuted at CES a year ago. For 2025, it retains the same styling, with a low height, sporty silhouette and generous interior space.  Underneath is newly-developed EV architecture featuring the “Thin, Light, and Wise” development philosophy (thin battery, light weight, advanced software). Honda is introducing Level 3 automated driving technologies...

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