Sony and Honda face challenging U.S. EV debut

Sony and Honda face challenging U.S. EV debut Sony and Honda face challenging U.S. EV debut

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In this episode, Akito speaks with Tokyo reporter Sayumi Take about Sony and Honda’s first EV sedan. The two giants hope that Afeela’s strong software will provide a competitive edge but experts are cautious about the car’s 2026 debut, pointing to challenges like possible tariffs and subsidy cuts under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

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