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Honda inaugurates new R&D facility in Bengaluru

The centre will incorporate advanced mobility technologies into EV development more quickly and also partner with other firms.
1 min read10 May '24
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Honda’s research and development arm for motorcycles and power products in India, Honda R&D (India) Private Limited, has opened its new Solution R&D Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Honda R&D Centre India: what will it focus on?

This new R&D centre will aim to bring advanced mobility technologies into electrified vehicle development more quickly. It will also work on software and connected services through “co-creating” open innovation by adopting technologies and ideas of research and development companies. 

Bengaluru being an EV hub with a vibrant supplier ecosystem, Honda has also stated that the centre would work alongside multiple companies in the area to “develop new services and businesses that go beyond the scope of existing businesses and products from a long-term perspective”.

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