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Honda has announced a strategic partnership with Hanwa Co ., Ltd ., a major Japanbased trading company , " toward stable procurement of essential metals for batteries necessary for its electrified vehicles ". To realise carbon neutrality for all of its products and corporate activities by 2050 , " Honda is striving to make battery-electric vehicles ( EVs ) and fuel cell electric vehicles ( FCVs ) represent 100 % of its global vehicle sales by 2040 . Through this partnership , Hanwa ' s strengths in resource procurement will ensure stable procurement in the medium to long term of essential metals necessary for batteries such as nickel , cobalt and lithium , positioning the mined resources secured by Hanwa at the core ".
Sony and Honda have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company " to engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles ( EVs ) and provide services for mobility ". Sony Honda Mobility Inc . will aim to bring together Honda ' s " cutting-edge environmental and safety technologies , mobility development capabilities , vehicle body manufacturing technology and aftersales service management experience , with Sony ' s expertise in the development and application of imaging , sensing , telecommunication , network and entertainment technologies to realise a new generation of mobility and services that are closely aligned with users and the environment ".
US specialist motorcycle dealer education and sales and marketing agency Brands That Shine ( Jessica Shine ) has added further to its burgeoning portfolio with a deal to represent British specialist R & G in the United States . R & G is one of the world ' s leading specialist crash protection product manufacturers offering Aero frame sliders , engine case covers , crash bars and fork protectors and is an official partner of the 2022 MotoAmerica Championship as well as sponsoring two teams in the Series - Team Hammer and Tom Wood Powersports . MotoAmerica has given its official approval for R & G engine case covers , lever guards and tank sliders . Look for R & G at AIMEXPO 2023 ( Feb 15-17 , Las Vegas ).
<<< Continued from page 64 MXGP continues to grow around the world , I am very happy to be back and looking forward to going racing with Triumph ." For Infront Moto Racing , FIM ' s MXGP rights holder , CEO David Luongo pointed to the value of having another factory team on the grid . " It is a great news ! Probably one of the most important in recent years . We are talking about one of the most emblematic motorcycle brands in the world . This is a very important announcement and is a fantastic sign about the interest and the importance of MXGP in the international motorsport scene . " With an average of 19 events per year , MXGP gives the best platform for manufacturers to develop their bikes , components and to advertise them worldwide . From Asia to South
America and Europe , MXGP is covering all the different markets and is touching most of the off-road fans in the world ." Triumph Global Off-Road Ambassador Ricky Carmichael was equally excited about the news . " It ' s been a long time coming , but since the start of this project with Triumph , I have been amazed at just how hard everyone has been working . " From the first stages of the prototypes , I was really taken back at how good the performance was . Since then , being in the UK testing the newest developments , I can tell you that it has the capabilities of winning at the highest level , and I personally believe the riders , from professional to amateur , across the entire range of offroad models , will really like what is being developed !" To be ready to race in 2024 , Triumph will have to launch its 250 cc bike in 2023 , and there ' s a good chance it could appear quite early in the year as the company has already embarked on tests of both motocross and enduro versions in the UK , Europe and the USA .
Landport expands SLA battery range - showing at INTERMOT and EICMA
Dutch battery specialist Landport is one vendor who is definitely not reducing its brand support at present . Understanding the value of maintaining and developing brand profile and recognition even when times are uncertain , it will be exhibiting at both INTERMOT ( Köln , October 5-9 ) and EICMA in Milan ( November 9-13 ). Based at Raamsdonksveer ( near Breda and Dordrecht in the Netherlands ), Landport is a European battery specialist with almost 30 years of experience in importing and distributing batteries . " We offer an extensive range of batteries and battery chargers for various powersports , automotive and industrial applications ," says Landport ' s Bart van Abeelen . " We focus on long-term , mutually beneficial partnerships with our customers and suppliers , and we strive for absolute customer satisfaction along the way . With our own ' LP ' brand , we serve the European aftermarket , offering one of the most complete ranges of powersports batteries available in Europe . " During the last motorcycle season , we saw that the demand for sealed batteries continued to increase massively . This is the result of the new regulations forbidding the sale of sulphuric acid to end-users since 2021 . " Most of our customers are switching
their business from batteries with acid packs ( conventional and AGM ) to completely sealed alternatives ( SLA and GEL ). The main advantage of these is that they are factory-activated ( filled and charged ) and therefore ready to use . No acid handling is needed . " We have responded to this increased demand by expanding our range of SLA batteries . If you visit our stands during INTERMOT ( stand H7 C031 ) and EICMA ( H9 A70 ), we will be able to tell you all about our comprehensive SLA range and other technologies . " The LP brand is available in six series with a total of 200 battery models suitable for motorcycles , scooters , allterrain vehicles , jet skis , snowmobiles and lawn mowers - a massive range of applications . " We offer the series DRY ( conventional battery with acid pack ), AGM ( battery with fitting acid pack ), SLA ( completely sealed AGM battery ), GEL ( completely sealed GEL battery ), LFP ( lithium lifepo4 battery ), and HVT ( specially for heavy V-twin motorcycles ). Contact us for an appointment , and we hope to see you soon on our stands ." www . landportbv . com
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