TOKYO -- Honda Motor has named the chief of its research and development arm as its new president as the Japanese automaker shifts further toward electric vehicles and carbon-neutral production.
Development head Mibe seen by Japan carmaker as environmental expert

Toshihiro Mibe, Honda's next president, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on February 19. (Photo by Ryosuke Hanada)
TOKYO -- Honda Motor has named the chief of its research and development arm as its new president as the Japanese automaker shifts further toward electric vehicles and carbon-neutral production.