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Japanese automobile industry establishes joint Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines (AICE)

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Eight Japanese automakers and one automobile research institute—Suzuki Motor; Daihatsu Motor; Toyota Motor; Nissan Motor; Fuji Heavy Industries; Honda R&D; Mazda Moto; Mitsubishi Motors; and Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)—have jointly established the Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines ( AICE ).

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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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Both Toyota and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance intend to contribute to the realization of a safe and secure traffic environment for society through the development and provision of telematics automobile insurance that utilizes connected cars and automobile big data. Overview of new products and services. Background.

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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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In 2005, based on long-term plans to encourage the widespread use of environmentally-friendly vehicles in the country, Toyota selected China as the first location for production of its hybrid flagship, the Prius, outside of Japan. At present, it is available in models sold in Europe and Japan. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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Improving productivity and reducing costs are fundamental to the widespread future availability of algae biofuels. Specifically, the project promotes the production of biofuels from oils derived from microalgae or used cooking oil and encourages the use of such biofuels in passenger cars in Hiroshima.

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Mitsubishi Motors and the Thai Government to start joint study for fleet testing of i-MiEV; MMC adding third plant in Thailand for global small car production

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Meanwhile, the Thai government will move forward with its Electric Vehicle Project, creating an integrated organization with related ministries and government agencies under the direction of the Ministry of Industry (MOI). MMC is currently selling the i-MiEV in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and European markets.

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Toyota licenses its GRAS-Di DNA analysis technology to Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Eurofins Genomics, and GeneBay

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The licensees will put the technology to practical use in contract-based analysis businesses in Japan and abroad. In April 2011, Toyota began work to improve the rice production process with the aim of contributing to the sustainable growth of agriculture. and GeneBay Inc. Earlier post.) Background.

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Oil companies “break the circle”! Total Energy to build tens of thousands of charging piles in China

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The automobile industry has been developed for more than 200 years, and the use of petroleum as fuel has dominated most of the time. At present, many countries or regions such as the European Union, China, Japan and South Korea have proposed a “schedule for banning the sale” of fuel vehicles. the only way.

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