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Launches of three electric models in North America abandoned<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Honda’s 0 Saloon concept car, one of the electric vehicle models whose development has been halted. (Photo by Nikkei)<\/p>\n

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Updated on March 12, 2026 18:54 JST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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TOKYO — Honda Motor announced on Thursday that it was canceling three of its electric vehicle model launches planned for North America and expected total “expenses and losses” of 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion) as it reassesses its electrification strategy amid a global slowdown in sales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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