MARCH 21, 2022

Honda Opens $124 Million Wind Tunnel in Ohio

Honda says acoustic testing functions are growing more important as an element of vehicle design as the company moves toward its electrified future.

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Electrification Making Inroads in Commercial-Vehicle Sector

ACT Research predicts 24% of commercial-vehicle demand – Class 4 to Class 8 trucks in the U.S. and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in Europe, China and elsewhere in the world – will be all-electric by 2030, rising to 28% in 2031, then 53% by 2035.

Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio Wind Tunnel

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The new Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO) wind tunnel is located at the independent Transportation Research Center in central Ohio and claimed to be the world's most advanced wind tunnel, with three separate state-of-the art testing functions — aerodynamics, aero acoustics and racing in one location.

Audi BEV Hatchback Concept Claims 435-Mile Range

From TU Automotive
Audi has unveiled its latest hatchback BEV concept focused on providing a recharge experience to rival the fill-up times of ICE vehicles at service stations.

Sweden’s Northvolt to Build Battery Plant in Northern Germany

Other companies that have recently built or are planning battery-production facilities in Germany include CATL, SVOLT, PSA Group and Tesla.

North America Production Trending Up Despite February Underbuild, Mounting Risks

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
If current North America production trends hold, new-vehicle availability in the U.S. will increase, including the mix of more affordable models.

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