On April 12, Japanese carmaker Honda announced on Tuesday that it plans to invest $64 billion in research and development in the next decade, with the goal of launching 30 electric vehicles worldwide by 2030 < p > in addition, Honda hopes to increase the annual output of electric vehicles to 2 million by 2030 and gain more share in the fast-growing electric vehicle market led by Tesla. At present, Japanese carmakers lag behind their European and American competitors in this field < p > Honda's chief executive Hiroshi Mibu said: "in the next 10 years, we will invest about 8 trillion yen (equivalent to US $64 billion) in R & D expenditure." < p > Honda revealed that it hopes to establish a special electric vehicle production line in North America and will purchase lithium batteries from general motors there. In addition to cooperating with general motors, Honda is also considering establishing an independent joint venture to produce batteries in the United States < p > last week, Honda said that the company and GM would develop a series of low-cost electric vehicles based on the new joint platform to expand Honda's electric vehicle lineup. According to the agreement, GM will produce two electric SUVs for Honda from 2024 < p > Honda's ambition in electric vehicles has prompted Honda to constantly find new partners to optimize costs and share technology. (small) < / P > < p >