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Hey everybody welcome back to 
the Elon Musk podcast this is a 

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show where we discuss the 
critical crossroads the shape 

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space X Tesla X the boring 
company and neuralink and I'm 

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your host will Walden Honda 
motors has introduced a new 

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electric vehicle series the 
Honda zero set to launch in 

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North America in 2026 now this 
series includes 2 new concepts 

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the saloon a sleek sedan like 
vehicle. 

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And the space hub which is a 
boxier fan style model now these

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are lighter more aerodynamic 
electric vehicles contrasting 

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the current trend of larger and 
heavier E VS like cybertruck now

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the Honda zero series is built 
on 3 guided principles thin 

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light and wise now this approach
involves starting from scratch 

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and engineering signified by a 
new H mark logo. 

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Exclusive to Honda 's new 
generation EVs the company aims 

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to redefine EV design focusing 
on more streamline inefficient 

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models than what they have right
now the specifics of how Honda 

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will achieve this innovative 
lightweight design in their new 

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EV series remains undisclosed 
only Honda knows about it and 

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the current USEV market is 
dominated by large SUVs and 

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trucks but how does initiative 
suggest a different direction 

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emphasizing smaller lighter 
vehicles. 

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Additionally Honda collaborates 
with Sony on the afila electric 

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car set to end of the North 
American market by 2026 however 

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the connection between the afila
and Honda zero series is not 

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quite clear right yet the saloon
features a sporty low riding 

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design inspired by Formula One 
racing with a minimalistic 

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interior and unique lighting 
fixtures and the space hub is 

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building a futuristic minivan. 
Includes features like a 

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panoramic moonroof and interior 
design suitable for autonomous 

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shuttle services it's designed 
focuses on space efficiency with

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no rear window at all indicating
a reliance on cameras for rear 

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visibility Honda also suggests 
that these vehicles will have 

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partial to full autonomous 
capabilities Honda 's advanced 

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driver assist features based on 
the sensing platform will be a 

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crucial component of the Honda 
zero series. 

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First introduced with the Honda 
legend in Japan the level 2 

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system requires driver attention
but will offer hands free 

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driving in certain conditions 
starting in the mid 20 20s the 

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company emphasizes sportiness in
the Honda zero series drawing 

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from its Formula One experience 
to enhance performance and Honda

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also focuses on battery 
efficiency employing E axles to 

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optimize energy conversion. 
You know how to plans to 

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integrate AI powered features in
these vehicles aiming for a 

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personalized driving experience 
and these features will adjust 

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to driver preferences and 
provide route suggestions 

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demonstrating how does 
commitment to advanced 

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technology integration and how 
does global EV presence has been

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kind of limited so far with 
models like the Honda E City car

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and the upcoming pro log SUV the
company targets 30 new E VS by 

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2030. 
Aiming for 2,000,000 units sold 

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in a commitment to zero emission
auto sales by 2040 however how 

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do his face challenges such as 
the recent cancellation of a 

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project with General Motors for 
affordable EVs and setbacks in 

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autonomous vehicle development 
due to an incident involving 

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crews GM 's autonomous unit of 
the upcoming prologue SUV. 

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Marks Honda 's renewed effort in
the North American EV market 

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differing in design and appeal 
from the new Honda zero series 

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tosha hero meevi huda 's global 
CEO has critiqued the current 

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trend of heavier E VS 
emphasizing a return to huda 's 

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roots in lightweight vehicle 
design unveiled the 2024 CES the

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Honda zero series including the 
salon and the space hub shows a 

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new EV platform. 
In a design philosophy 

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prioritizing interior space and 
minimal mechanical component 

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footprint these both of these 
vehicles feature a low wide 

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exterior and spacious interior 
supported by a high density 

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battery for longer range and the
battery tech in these vehicles 

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is designed for longevity with a
fast charging capability and a 

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promise of retaining a high 
percentage of capacity over a 

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decade now Honda sensing elite. 
With advanced AI and driver 

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monitoring systems will offer a 
high level of automated driving 

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including hands free operation 
in various conditions and the 

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driving experience in the Honda 
zero series is described as 

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sporty benefiting from Honda 's 
experience with Formula One and 

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its aerodynamic design and 
performance enhancing 

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technologies contribute to this 
driving dynamic an in house 

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developed operating system for 
the Honda zero series will use 

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AI to learn different drivers 
behaviors. 

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Making driving more intuitive 
and responsive for every single 

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person now this technology will 
enhance the overall driving 

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experience by adapting to anyone
's driving habits now even the 

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iconic Honda logo will see a 
redesign for the Honda zero 

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series and it shows that Honda 
's moving into a new era for the

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company now while some 
futuristic features like gull 

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wing doors remain speculative. 
The unique designs of the saloon

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and space hub have certainly 
garnered attention and Honda 's 

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launch of the zero EV series 
marks a huge shift in the 

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company 's approach to EVs 
emphasizing lighter more 

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efficient design the series aims
to offer a unique blended 

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performance technology and 
sustainability and in my opinion

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Honda zero will make a notable 
impact in the EV market if they 

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continue with the Honda zero 
series. 

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And make an affordable EV for 
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