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Honda President: Hybrid Freed Minivan Around 2011, EV By 2015

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Honda Motor will introduce a hybrid version of its Freed minivan around 2011, President Takanobu Ito told The Nikkei in an interview. He also corroborated an earlier report that Honda will introduce a battery electric vehicle by 2015. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Report: Honda planning to double hybrid sales in Japan to more than 20% next fiscal year

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The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co. plans to have hybrids account for more than 20% of its Japanese sales next fiscal year, double fiscal 2010’s roughly 10%, citing the company’s sales plan. Honda forecasts overall domestic automobile sales to decline by 20,000 units on the year to 635,000 units in fiscal 2011.

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Report: Nissan To Introduce Compact Hybrids in Japan in 2011

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plans to begin selling hybrid vehicles based on its own technology in Japan in 2011. Nissan is likely to develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids, with an electric motor to provide additional power to a constantly working engine. The Nikkei reports that Nissan Motor Co.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6

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Honda Working on Hybrid System For Larger Vehicles, Possible Hybrid Minivan by 2011

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The Honda Accord Hybrid never really caught on. Sales were low from the get go and Honda really had little choice but to cancel the vehicle. Other Honda hybrids like the dedicated hybrid Insight and even the Civic Hybrid have fared much better, but the unloved Accord Hybrid came and went.

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Details revealed about new Honda vehicles

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Honda President Takanobu Ito has revealed details of two new Honda vehicles in an interview with The Nikkei. Currently the manufacturer has 10 of the vehicles on the road, and he stated that the most difficult part now is raising productivity as Honda continues on the road towards commercialisation of the vehicle.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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When asked to rate the importance of product attributes to consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, “fuel efficiency” was most frequently cited in the 2011 survey (91%), followed by safety innovation (82%), vehicle styling (77%), and environmental friendliness (75%). Investments. Forecast for Mergers and Acquisitions.

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