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Honda R&D Co., Ltd. was separated in 1960 as an independent research and development entity from Honda Motor Co., Ltd., which was established in 1948. We have created considerable value by realizing a free R&D environment that is not affected by short-term business performance. “Honda R&D researches humans.” “When what people need is found out, the technology is needed.” Based on these ideas of Soichiro Honda, our founder, we have been developing technologies that are useful for people. The technologies serve one’s needs, make people’s dreams come true, and increase the overall amount of joy, which will ultimately make the world a better place. This is the universal idea that we have fully followed until now, and that we will follow in the future as well.

As the driving forces to support Honda, our mission is to strive for the expansion of the customers’ joys through pure/applied research of new technologies and their development, as well as through the research and development of products that add new value. Honda will produce new creative and innovative technologies to lead the world.

We are committed to balancing Honda’s universal values, such as “carbon neutrality toward a society with zero environmental impact,” and “zero traffic accident fatalities,” with creating value that delights our customers, as well as “creating new value” through exploration of new frontiers.

The evolution of mobility knows no bounds. Major trends such as electrification and smarter technologies, the further acceleration of technological advances, and the birth of new forms of mobility: These are all happening because they are rooted in fundamental human desires. We will provide new value to our customers and society by creating the value we ourselves want to experience.

We will drive the creation of a seamless process from product technology development to long-term technological breakthroughs to enhance Honda’s current competitiveness while accelerating efforts to shape the future of Honda. In doing so, we want to lead a dynamic and fast-moving world and create the future.