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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 First generation Insight. Second generation Insight. mpg US, 2.86 L/100k m) on the 10?15 Earlier post.) Civic Hybrid. April: 100,000 units.

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Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Analysts say the group companies’ problems are likely to have a limited impact on Toyota’s earnings because their sales and profits are a small fraction of Toyota’s overall global earnings. Its group global vehicle sales for 2023 were a record 11.22 Hours after the probe began at Toyota Industries Corp.’s

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The all-new hybrid transaxle adopts improvements first used in previous post-2004 Toyota/Lexus hybrids such as the Camry hybrid, Highlander hybrid, and Lexus RX 400h, as well as refinements not previously employed. At end of life, every part of the battery is recycled or processed for disposal at a dedicated facility in Japan.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. The Green Piece Column: Tuesday 27 October. So who is leading the green car race?

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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In China and Japan, where other standards already exist (GB/T and CHAdeMO, respectively), country-specific requirements will be accommodated. The first technology demonstrator was the compact A2H2 in 2004, which was already equipped with a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEM). Global Bioenergies S.A.

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