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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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The vehicles also exceed the MLIT fuel efficiency standard for 2015 by 20% and achieve emissions levels 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT''s Approval System for Low-Emission Vehicles, making them eligible for tax reductions under the Japanese government’s tax incentive program for environment-friendly vehicles. mpg US, 3.0

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Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

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The NiMH hybrid battery is located below the front seat, creating a comfortable riding space and large cargo space. For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 l/100 km) and CO 2 emissions of 98 g/km under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. Engine model.

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Toyota launches Prius in Japan; forecasts delay in deliveries of the new model

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(The five-seat model uses a NiMH battery pack.). CO 2 emissions are 75% lower than 2005 standards (Japan’s strictest) under the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles, qualifying the Prius a for Japanese government tax reductions and subsidies for environment-friendly vehicles. Prius α powertrain. Engine power.

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Toyota launches new Crown series sedans in Japan, including new hybrid models

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The battery pack is NiMH. Combined with certification for emission levels 75% lower than 2005 standards under the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles, the new Crown series is eligible for tax reduction measures under the Japanese government’s taxation system for environment-friendly vehicles. liter V6 vehicle. mpg US, 4.3

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Chinese Electric Car in 2008?

Plugs and Cars

I recalled hearing in 2005 that BYD acquired a license from Ovonics to manufacture NiMH batteries. Now Autobloggreen has a report out of China involving BYD. Now, using Lithium (a Chinese product without lead!)

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University of Glamorgan and Atraverda to Partner on Bi-Polar Lead-Acid Batteries; Potential Application in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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Bi-polar lead-acid batteries approach the storage densities of NiMH, but at lower cost. Hill (2005) Bipolar batteries based on Ebonex technology. Bi-polar batteries are 100% recyclable and will be significantly cheaper than other battery types under development such as lithium technologies. Source: Atraverda. Click to enlarge.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Beginning in 2005, we excerpted individual statements of intentions by carmakers, but by the start of 2008, the number of comments became too numerous for us to track. The Omori factory currently produces NiMH cells.

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