Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Toyota’s Prius maintained its top spot in Japan new passenger car sales in November for the seventh month in a row, posting 26,815 units, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Monthly sales of the Prius in Japan since 2007. Combined, the two dedicated hybrids accounted for 13.5%

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Prius Japan Sale 2007 239

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

EPA suggests that the reduction in MY 2011 car and car parts production in Japan in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters “almost certainly” contributed to both the apparent slight worsening in MY 2011 and the large projected improvement in MY 2012. l/100km) or more. l/100km) or more.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2009

The US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a report summarizing interviews with participants in the hydrogen-powered buses trials underway in more than 20 cities around the world from 2002 to 2007. Fuel cell hybrid buses are deployed in North America, at AC Transit and SunLine in California, and CTTRANSIT in Connecticut.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Hydrogen 2002 Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

The regulations should fit into the engineering and development cycle of the industry and provide meaningful data to vehicle purchasers, the report says. Hybrid powertrains could lower the fuel consumption of vehicles that stop frequently, such as garbage trucks and transit buses, by as much as 35% in the same time frame.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2009

AESC will market its laminated compact lithium-ion batteries to automotive manufacturers around the world for use in electric-powered vehicles (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles). Deployment of infrastructure, including charging stations and incentives for zero-emissions vehicle purchases, are being studied.

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Nissan 2010 CO2 Green 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

market for sustainable “green” energy purchases. Today we could be using lead-acid EVs, lead-carbon-acid EVs, or nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion hybrids. What are the chances that a $40K Chevy Volt would ever be purchased much less make $$. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34