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 ).

Automobile Industry 246

Automobile Industry Automobile International Industrial 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Panasonic has been building up its production capacity of automotive batteries in Japan, the United States, and China. The global market for electrified vehicles has been growing in response to stricter worldwide environmental regulations on automobiles as well as a variety of incentive measures for promoting eco-conscious vehicles.

Lithium Ion 150

Lithium Ion Japan Production Batteries 150

Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2021

Tesla is starting to gain some serious momentum in Japan, thanks to a wave of Model 3 orders. In March alone, the number of Teslas sold in Japan increased by 1,300% year-over-year, thanks in part to the car-buying public’s warm reception to the Model 3. . “Sales are extremely strong.

Japan 145

Japan Sale Land Rover Tesla 145

Baua Electric

JULY 17, 2023

million automobiles, a year-on-year building up of 75.7%, in keeping with the China Affiliation of Car Producers (CAAM). million passenger automobiles had been exported, an building up of 88.4% year-on-year; 534,000 fresh power automobiles had been exported, a year-on-year building up of 160%. Extra particularly, 1.78

Chery 52

Chery Automobile BYD Saudi Arabia 52

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

According to the < Car news > reports , since this year on , The European new energy vehicle market continues to maintain rapid growth , The annual sales volume is expected to reach 200 More than ten thousand. therefore , European Association of automobile manufacturers ?ACEA? Ten thousand fast charging piles and 7.4

North America 98

North America Japan America Charging 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

Automobile 290

Automobile Sweden 2014 2013 290

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2022

DENSO Corporation and United Semiconductor Japan Co., USJC), a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), have agreed to collaborate on the production of power semiconductors at USJC’s 300mm fab in order to serve the growing demand in the automotive market.

Power 150

Power Powered Japan Corporation 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

s first battery-electric commercial vehicle, the e-NV200, will go on sale in October 2014 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. The e-NV200 Japan market sales target is 200 units per month. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Prices range from ¥3,880,440 to ¥4,786,560 (US$37,852 to $46,691), including consumption tax.

Japan 218

Japan Nissan Commercial Sale 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

In a press briefing held in Tokyo on its initiatives in automobile electrification, Honda announced that it will spend approximately ¥5 trillion (US$40 billion) in the area of electrification and software technologies to further accelerate its electrification over the next 10 years, including both R&D expenses (¥3.5 trillion / US$12 billion).

Honda 284

Honda North America Automobile Connect 284

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2010

The Toyota Prius was the top-selling passenger car (excluding mini-cars and imported cars) in Japan in 2009, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). Top 10 sellers in Japan in 2009. Click to enlarge. of the total new passenger car sales (standard, compact and mini-cars) of 3,923,740 units.

2009 236

2009 Prius Japan Toyota 236

Teslarati

MAY 18, 2023

Toyota and its partners Suzuki and Daihatsu plan to unveil the prototype of a battery-electric mini-commercial van at an exhibition event organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and the G7 Hiroshima Summit. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

Suzuki 84

Suzuki Market Toyota Automobile Manufacturer 84

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2011

’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. The EU market for new passenger cars declined by 5.5% 2013, though it will continue after-service operations in the market. Earlier post.). Honda Motor Co.’s

Downsizing 218

Downsizing Europe Market Japan 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The Nikkei reports that the second Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting—a policy platform for global utilization of hydrogen—scheduled to open in Japan on Wednesday will call for 10 million fuel cell vehicles—including trains, planes and automobiles—in 10 years.

Hydrogen 300

Hydrogen Fuel Vehicles Japan 300

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

China-based and -focused CCID Consulting estimates that the China passenger vehicle market will need at least 1.802 million tons of aluminum sheets annually, assuming that aluminum replaces 15% of the steel used in automobile manufacturing by 2015.

Automobile 244

Automobile Automobile Manufacturer China South Korea 244

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2010

According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), as of 2008, Japan had about 600,000 “next-generation” vehicles—including hybrids and electric vehicles—in service, representing 0.8% of Japan’s total fleet. Tags: Electric (Battery) Japan Policy. Technical challenges facing EVs. Source: JAMA.

Japan 225

Japan Plug-in Plug 2020 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

With the pandemic spreading across the globe, strict lockdowns in key markets, combined with consumer panic and economic uncertainty, have all contributed to the huge decrease in sales last month. Registrations fell in all 27 markets, but with varying severity. This downward trend is not simply due to the restrictions of free movement.

Europe 261

Europe Sale Market Global 261

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Toyota’s Prius continued its run as the top-selling new car in Japan in September, posting 31,758 units, representing an increase of 341% from September 2008. This marked the Prius’ fifth consecutive month as the number one selling new automobile in Japan, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA).

Prius 186

Prius Japan Sale Automobile 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

DiDi and SoftBank also plan to set up a joint venture in Japan. Both partners believe DiDi’s deep learning-based demand prediction and smart dispatch systems, combined with SoftBank’s local resources and expertise, will help Japan’s taxi operators further optimize taxi ride-hailing services and increase passenger convenience.

Taxi 186

Taxi Japan Industrial Industry 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2009

Hybrids represented 12% of new light-duty vehicle sales—excluding minicars—in Japan in May, according to figures from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. After staying at around 4% since last year, the domestic market share of hybrid vehicles began rising gradually following the launch of the Insight in February.

Japan 150

Japan Hybrid Market Prius 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The super e-car with a driving mileage of more than 500 kilometers is slated to hit the market in 2019. Although the traction motor system will be launched in the Chinese market first, Nidec plans to make the product available to European automobile manufacturers as well in the near future. Earlier post.).

Motor 309

Motor Motors Motoring Poland 309

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

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.

Japan 199

Japan Diesel Oil Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2010

The Toyota Prius was the top-seller in Japan for the 14 th month in a row, according to the monthly brand ranking data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Four of the top ten selling models in japan in July were minivehicles. Sales of the Prius hit 34,456 units in July, up 24.3% year-on-year.

Prius 186

Prius Japan Toyota Honda 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

CATL ) signed a cooperation agreement with Honda Motor in Tokyo to cooperate formally to develop electric vehicles for the future market. The cooperation models, which will be developed by Honda and CATL together, will be introduced to global markets beyond China. Automobile R&D Center in Tochigi. Earlier post.).

Honda 406

Honda Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries 406

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2017

It supports application development related to driving support by using wireless communication to allow vehicles to exchange information, including vehicle-related information such as the position, speed, and control of automobiles, and road infrastructure information such as obtained from surrounding signposts and roadside sensors.

Standards 186

Standards Japan Automobile America 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

announced that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires to Lexus for use as original equipment (OE) tires on the new RZ, the Lexus brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), which was launched in Japan and other countries, including in Europe and Asia, from this March. The Yokohama Rubber Co.,

Lexus 273

Lexus Asia Japan Automobile 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

StreetScooter GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post and market leader for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group (Chery) establishing a joint venture between the two companies. Total investment could be up to €500 million.

Chery 236

Chery Light Automobile Manufacturer Vehicles 236

Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

At a time when global electric vehicle major Tesla is set to announce its big-bang entry into the Indian market this month, the world’s third largest passenger vehicle market is set to take a big leap into electric vehicle exports, with the Make in India tag well proven over the last couple of decades.

India 52

India Global Electric Vehicles Market 52

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

BYD continues its dominant overseas expansion after accounting for over 20% of Japan’s EV imports last month. After launching just last year, BYD is already making its presence known as Japan lags behind the auto industry’s shift to electric. More importantly, Japan isn’t known for its imports.

BYD 52

BYD Japan Toyota Mazda 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation is independently developing an electric vehicle (EV) with plans to commence leasing in Japan in spring 2012. The initial results of the strategy—products featuring Mazda’s new SKYACTIV technologies—will begin rolling out to markets this year.

Mazda 199

Mazda Japan 2012 Automobile 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2018

The future of just-in-time vehicle services and support has arrived in Japan in the form of two well-known Toyota vehicles—the Crown, the volume nameplate’s flagship passenger vehicle—and the Corolla Sport—the all-new hatchback version of the Corolla—launched just this year. Connected Car Service using MSPF.

Connect 186

Connect Connected Japan Toyota 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

liter V8 engine for automobiles that is fueled entirely by hydrogen. In Japan, Toyota and other automotive-related companies are about to begin a collaborative effort to expand the range of fuel options for internal combustion engines. Yamaha began developing a hydrogen engine for automobiles about five years ago.

Hydrogen 448

Hydrogen Toyota Fuel Corporation 448

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2010

is seeking to increase annual worldwide automobile sales by 80% over the next decade from the estimated 3.61 Having focused mainly on Japan, the US and Europe, the company controls only 3-5% of the automobile markets in emerging nations, excluding those in Southeast Asia. The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co.

Honda 186

Honda 2020 Global Market 186

Baua Electric

JULY 26, 2023

Global manufacturers, together with Nissan and alternative Jap manufacturers corresponding to Mitsubishi and Toyota, are suffering in China, the place they have got trailed home competition in assembly booming call for for electrical automobiles. ” If Nissan starts transport automobiles from China, Japan’s Disagree.

Nissan 52

Nissan China Sale Automobile 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc (JAMA), a nonprofit industry association comprising fourteen manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles in Japan, recently issued position statements on and recommended specifications for bioethanol and biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester, FAME).

Japan 225

Japan Gasoline Philippines Diesel 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2023

Going forward, Idemitsu will strengthen its proposals and sales of the newly developed oil as a product for automobile manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers in Japan and overseas.

Oil 150

Oil Batteries Battery Automobile Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2016

On the eve of the 2016 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Toyota announced that it will launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and Levin—two mass-market models, both of which have conventional hybrid variants—in China during 2018. At present, it is available in models sold in Europe and Japan.

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Toyota China Plug 150

Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 6, 2023

Hero Motocorp, one of the biggest automobile companies in India, officially declared on Monday that the firm will collaborate with the US-based electric motorcycles manufacturer, Zero Motorcycles. With Zero as our partner, we look forward to accelerating the transition of electric mobility in India and across our global markets.”

Motorcycles 100

Motorcycles Electric Motorcycles India Automobile 100