Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2014

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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Automobile Industry Automobile International Industrial 246

EV Info

JULY 5, 2023

According to official new-car sales results published by the Federal Chamber of Automobile Industries (FCAI), 124,926 vehicles were registered in June – up 25% from last June. In June, Toyota sold 20,948 vehicles – down 7.1% – while Tesla rose to sixth place, beating MG, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Subaru and more.

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Ford Automobile Industry Tesla Mitsubishi 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and the government of Thailand agreed to start joint study for fleet testing of electric vehicles (EV). MMC, through its local producer and distributor Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh), will begin initiatives for future market introduction of the i-MiEV.

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i-MiEV Thailand Mitsubishi Global 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Fiat Auto, and to a certain extent Mitsubishi, posted consistently negative Sustainable Value. Economic crisis, energy crisis, climate crisis and recent global developments have affected the automobile industry like few other sectors. The ranking of the 17 manufacturers based on the Sustainable Value Margin. Click to enlarge.

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Automobile Manufacturer Automobile BMW Manufacturer 278

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The state parent of China’s Chang’an Automobile Group is taking over five vehicle units of the Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) to create the third-largest automaker in China. Shanghai Daily. SAIC and FAW Group hold the top two slots. AVIC will hold a 23% stake in the new Chang’an Group.

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China Minivan Suzuki Automobile 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2015

An analysis of the global automobile industry’s recent patent activity by the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has found a massive commitment from carmakers and their suppliers to new propulsion technology. Source: Thomson Innovation & Thomson Reuters Derwent World Patents Index. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2009 General Motors Mitsubishi 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2010

a spin-off from Keio University (home of the Ellica, earlier post ), announced that 34 companies and municipalities, including automakers Mitsubishi Motors Corp. SIM-Drive’s vision is to support the automobile industry by producing components and SIM-Drive platforms for electric cars. Click to enlarge. SIM-Drive Corp. ,

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Universal 2013 Commercial Isuzu 223