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AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). In Japan, the new Mirage will be offered in three trim levels with all models coming with a powertrain mating a new 1.0-liter

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APRIL 7, 2015

launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. Nissan is planning to introduce Forward Emergency Braking as standard on major models in Japan, by the end of autumn 2015.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Monthly sales targets for Japan are 4,600 units for Voxy and 3,400 units for Noah. Hybrids Japan'

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 Nissan Motor Co.,

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MAY 14, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Pixis Epoch—the second passenger minivehicle to be sold under the Toyota brand—in Japan. For a starting price of ¥795,000 (US$9,370), the gasoline-fueled Pixis Epoch offers fuel economy of 30.0

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MPG Japan Toyota Tax 218

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APRIL 25, 2012

The Cima goes on sale 21 May at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The new Cima achieves both a 20% improvement in fuel economy (JC08 mode) over 2015 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards.

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Japan Nissan Motor Motors 236

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This makes intake easier for the active cylinders, reducing intake pumping losses for improved fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Honda 2016 Economy 150

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MAY 16, 2013

Lexus has begun sales of the new IS sports sedan lineup in Japan with the introduction of the redesigned IS 350 and IS 250, and the introduction of the IS 300h hybrid. Monthly sales target for the hybrid model in Japan is 800 units. The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2 The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

Japan has historically been the strongest market for HEVs, with the likes of Toyota, Honda, and Nissan all playing significant roles. However, IDTechEx epxects that Europe will overtake Japan in 2020, even if the majority of HEV sales still come from Japanese manufacturers.

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Market Electric Vehicles Hybrid PHEV 243

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. liter engine and hybrid system achieves fuel efficiency of 21.8 The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter mpg US , 4.6 mpg US , 6.25

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Lexus Japan Toyota Hybrid 210

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APRIL 2, 2010

Comparison of 2015-2020 new vehicle potential fuel-saving technologies for seven vehicle types: tractor trailer (TT), Class 3-6 box (box), Class 3-6 bucket (bucket), Class 8 refuse (refuse), transit bus (bus), motor coach (coach), and Class 2b pickups and vans (2b). The report does not recommend a specific numerical standard.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles 199

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. Regulations and emerging regions will fuel turbo growth worldwide. Regional growth projections. Source: Honeywell Turbo. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 23, 2014

AGC will manufacture HFO-1234yf in Japan, and Honeywell will market the product to customers in the U.S, Under the agreement, AGC’s production is expected to begin in mid-2015. This GWP is 99.9% lower than that of the current refrigerant in use, HFC-134a, and even lower than the GWP of CO 2. Europe and Asia.

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Production Fuel Economy Asia Louisiana 246

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JANUARY 31, 2014

This system is being applied in the Hino Profia, which will be released on 1 February in Japan; Hino is targeting annual sales of 180 units. The compact and light-weight hybrid unit—also applied in the Hino Dutro Hybrid (Hino 300 outside of Japan)—was optimized as an energy source for this new refrigerator.

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APRIL 27, 2016

The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Will James, Manager, Safety, Codes, and Standards at the US Department of Energy (DOE); and Dr. Ralph Clague, Head of Motive Systems and Architecture, Intelligent Energy. Earlier post ). kW/L–approximately a 60% improvement.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Toyota did not provide specifics of fuel consumption and electric range, but confirmed that it expected a 10% improvement in EPA-estimated MPG on core models (51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, 50 mpg combined for MY 2015). As of 31 July 2015, cumulative Prius sales exceeded 3.5

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APRIL 25, 2012

Expected to go on sale in dealerships in Japan in May, the new Nissan Cima (pictured) boasts a 20 per cent improvement in fuel economy over 2015 standards and emits 75 per cent fewer exhaust [.].

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Furthermore, to standardize the basic structure of these new units, Toyota used modular design (unified design). mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

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JUNE 11, 2014

The front-wheel drive Tucson Fuel Cell offers a driving range of 265 miles (426 km), with combined city/highway fuel economy of 50 mpge (4.7 The 50 mpge combined fuel economy is twice that of the mpg rating of the conventional Tucson. Minutes later, refueling (governed by SAE standards, earlier post ) is complete.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. Ogiso said verification work on the system will be conducted in Japan, the US and Europe in 2014.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). reducing displacement to improve fuel economy and offsetting the resulting loss of power and torque via charging—is an effective approach to reducing fuel consumption, Mazda has chosen a different route. pounds (25 kilograms).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

The latter is responsible for almost 40% of the increase in global oil demand: oil use for trucks—predominantly diesel—increases much faster than that for passenger vehicles, in part because fuel-economy standards for trucks are much less widely adopted. Renewables.

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Global 2012 Energy Oil 225

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APRIL 6, 2015

liter in the Lexus NX 200t turbo last year, earlier post ) from a series of new engines with improved thermal and fuel efficiency. liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. Earlier post.) The new 8NR-FTS 1.2-liter Earlier post.).

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Gasoline Japan Available Engine 150

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MAY 17, 2015

Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). 1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Earlier post.) CO 2 (g/km).

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APRIL 1, 2010

Fuel economy will improve 15% on the SKY-G (gasoline-based) and 20% on the SKY-D (diesel-based) engines, with a simultaneous increase in torque. I can also reveal here and today that our next-generation mid-sized diesel car will achieve highway fuel economy of forty three miles per gallon. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MAY 8, 2023

Two Engines, One Transmission, AWD Standard The 2024 Crosstrek has two engine options, both of which are 4-cylinder with a boxer design of horizontally opposed pistons. Standard on the Base and Premium trim lines, the 2.0-liter The cameras monitor forward-facing traffic conditions and help the driver see what they may miss.

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MPG SUV Clean Cleaning 81

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

2014 has been a year of rapid growth for the fuel cell market with positive progress being made globally, especially in markets such as US, UK, Germany, France and Japan. Most recently, Toyota announced that its fuel cell sedan would also be available in the UK, USA, Germany and Denmark during the summer of 2015.

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Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Under the central New Policies Scenario, automotive sales in non-OECD markets exceed those in the OECD by 2020, with the center of gravity of car manufacturing shifting to non-OECD countries before 2015. The share of fossil fuels in global primary energy consumption falls from around 81% today to 75% in 2035.

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Oil Transportation Cheap Fleet 247

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Click to enlarge. Heat pump: heating.

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