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HONDA'S TOSHIHIRO MIBE: Readying for a dramatic EV shift

Toshihiro Mibe
Toshihiro Mibe: Honda sees "quite difficult technological challenges" for hydrogen.
November 28, 2021 05:00 AM

TOKYO — When Toshihiro Mibe became CEO of Honda Motor Co. in April, Japan's No. 2 carmaker was already navigating the tough challenge of revamping its auto business.

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