Honda Commits $65B To Electrification By 2030
Honda Commits $65B To Electrification By 2030
Honda Motor Co. Ltd (NYSE:HMC) is planning to significantly increase its investments in electrification and software development.
本田汽车公司有限公司（纽约证券交易所代码：HMC）计划大幅增加对电气化和软件开发的投资。
The automaker aims to spend around $65 billion over the next decade, effectively doubling the amount it had committed just two years ago, CEO Toshihiro Mibe revealed.
首席执行官三部敏宏透露，该汽车制造商的目标是在未来十年内花费约650亿美元，实际上是两年前承诺的两倍。
Mibe emphasized the necessity of this increased investment to ensure Honda can secure a reliable supply of batteries and achieve essential cost reductions and performance improvements before shifting focus to software-defined vehicles, reported Reuters.
路透社报道，Mibe强调了增加投资的必要性，以确保本田能够确保可靠的电池供应，并在将重点转移到软件定义汽车之前实现基本的成本降低和性能改进。
"As for strengthening software development, we realized the amount we had settled on two years ago was simply not enough, so we significantly increased that portion," Mibe stated,
米贝说：“至于加强软件开发，我们意识到两年前达成的金额根本不够，因此我们大幅增加了这一部分，”
In 2026, Honda will introduce a new series of battery-powered vehicles featuring a cruising range of over 300 miles.
2026年，本田将推出一系列新的电池供电汽车，续航里程超过300英里。
These vehicles will be equipped with ultra-thin battery packs and a newly developed compact e-axle, aiming to enhance performance and efficiency.
这些车辆将配备超薄电池组和新开发的紧凑型电动车轴，旨在提高性能和效率。
The company also targets a 20% reduction in battery procurement costs in North America by 2030, coupled with a 35% decrease in production expenses through increased parts integration.
该公司还计划到2030年将北美的电池采购成本降低20％，并通过加强零件整合将生产费用减少35％。
Honda, Japan's second-largest automaker following Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM), initially revealed the "Honda 0 Series" in January, marking its commitment to catching up with global EV competitors.
本田是仅次于丰田汽车公司（纽约证券交易所代码：TM）的日本第二大汽车制造商，最初在1月份发布了 “本田0系列”，这标志着其对赶上全球电动汽车竞争对手的承诺。
Facing stiff competition from established brands and newer players like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and BYD Company (OTC:BYDDF), Honda is scaling back its full-time workforce in China.
面对来自知名品牌和特斯拉公司（纳斯达克股票代码：TSLA）和比亚迪公司（场外交易代码：BYDDF）等新兴公司的激烈竞争，本田正在缩减其在中国的全职员工。
Approximately 1,700 workers have agreed to leave amid declining sales in the world's largest auto market.
在全球最大的汽车市场销量下降的情况下，大约有1700名工人同意离职。
Honda plans to launch seven EV models globally by 2030 despite the competitive landscape.
尽管竞争激烈，本田计划到2030年在全球推出七款电动汽车车型。
However, Mibe noted that the expansion of EVs in North America and Europe appears to be slowing after reaching a plateau.
但是，Mibe指出，电动汽车在北美和欧洲的扩张在达到稳定后似乎正在放缓。
In response, Honda has unveiled plans to invest $11 billion in new EV and battery production facilities in Ontario, Canada, to bolster its presence in the North American market.
作为回应，本田公布了在加拿大安大略省投资110亿美元新建电动汽车和电池生产设施的计划，以加强其在北美市场的影响力。
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