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Nikkei: India passes Japan to become world’s No. 3 auto market in 2022

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million sold in Japan, according to a Nikkei report. million between January and November 2022, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). In Japan, 4,201,321 vehicles were sold in 2022, down 5.6% In Japan, 4,201,321 vehicles were sold in 2022, down 5.6% million units. million units.

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Japan Auto Production Falls 47.1% in April, Exports Drop 64.7%

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Production of light-duty vehicles, trucks and buses in Japan fell 47.1% year-on-year in April, marking the seventh consecutive month of declines, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). Japan’s exports of cars, trucks and buses fell 64.7%

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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In Japan, Honda will strive for a BEV/FCEV sales share of 20% by 2030, 80% by 2035 and 100% by 2040. Including hybrid-electric vehicles, it will strive to electrify 100% of its automobile unit sales in Japan by 2030. With this aim, Honda will be starting development for testing in Japan from this year.

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Japan Auto Exports Plunge 60.9% in January; 76.5% Drop in Exports to US

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Passenger car exports from Japan plunged 60.9% in January to 200,347 units (including 7,560 knock down units), down 311,969 units year-on-year, according to figures from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. Auto shipments to the US plummeted 76.5% to 45,876 units; exports to Europe fell 63.2%

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Japan automakers going slow with biodiesel; JAMA maintains stance on B5 as maximum for now

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The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is maintaining its stance on B5 (5% biodiesel, i.e., fatty acid methyl ester, blends) as the maximum until further findings and market observations on the use of B7 are reported. Biodiesel Fuels Japan Policy' Source: JATOP.Click to enlarge. —JAMA.

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Japan Vehicle Output in July Down 31.9%; 10th Straight Monthly Decline

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Vehicle production in Japan in July fell 31.9% year-on-year to 742,284 units—the tenth straight monthly decline— according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). Of those autos, output of standard models (displacement greater than 2,000 cc) dropped 37.5% (209,252 units) to 348,028 units.

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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

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The new electric car brand Aion S—recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm—will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle) ( earlier post ).

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