"Honda, which is grappling with President Trump's tariffs, had been one of the most aggressive automakers in pursuing EVs. The company said it was aiming for 30 new EVs by 2030 with 2 million units sold, 100 percent zero-emission auto sales by 2040, and carbon neutrality "for all products and corporate activities" by 2050."
"Honda's Zero series was meant to thread the needle on affordability and futuristic tech. The Saloon and SUV both drew from the automaker's Formula 1 racing experience, with designs similar to iconic vehicles from the '70s and '80s, like the Lamborghini Countach, AMC Gremlin, Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake."
"Honda said it killed the EVs, along with the Acura RSX, to avoid incurring future losses, citing the "current business environment where the demand for EVs is declining significantly." Instead, the company plans on leaning more into hybrids."
Honda is discontinuing its Zero Series SUV and Saloon, along with Acura RSX EVs, as the company faces an extremely challenging financial situation. Honda expects a net loss of ¥360-630 billion ($2.5-4.4 billion) for the fiscal year, marking its first annual loss since becoming a public company 50 years ago. The company recorded a ¥340-570 billion ($2.14-3.58 billion) loss on EV investments. The Zero vehicles, designed with retro aesthetics inspired by classic cars and featuring approximately 300 miles of range, were intended to balance affordability with advanced technology. Honda cites significantly declining EV demand and the current business environment as reasons for the cancellation. The automaker plans to shift focus toward hybrid vehicles instead, joining other major manufacturers like Ford, GM, and Stellantis in scaling back EV commitments.
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