Electric Cars Report

APRIL 15, 2024

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Masahito Moriyama have signed an agreement to advance sustainable human exploration of the Moon. Japan will design, develop, and operate a pressurized rover for crewed and uncrewed exploration on the Moon.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 18, 2024

Under the Nissan Ambition 2030 long-term vision, Nissan aims to launch EVs equipped with the batteries by fiscal year […] The post Nissan shows in-construction all-solid-state battery pilot line in Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Evonik is investing in a production plant expansion for fumed aluminum oxide at its site in Yokkaichi, Japan. If all EV cars used batteries with AEROXIDE by 2025, around 90,000 t of CO 2 could be saved, according to the company. The investment underlines Evonik’s commitment to Japan and ensures high supply reliability to Asia.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2023

million sold in Japan, according to a Nikkei report. In Japan, 4,201,321 vehicles were sold in 2022, down 5.6% from 2021, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. In Japan, 4,201,321 vehicles were sold in 2022, down 5.6%

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A hydrogen road service vehicle jointly developed by Toyota and the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) was recently unveiled in Japan. ” The vehicle was designed to assist hydrogen-powered cars in case of emergencies, such as any cases where they run […]

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Nissan launched the all-new Note compact car in Japan, with sales planned to begin 23 December. As the company’s best-selling model in its home market, the car continues to play a key role in the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan. 2020 Nissan Note e-POWER (Japan Market). This is the power of e-POWER.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 24, 2023

continued] The post BYD’s Plan for Japan is Good for Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. BYD has some big plans for the Japanese market, according to reports from Tokyo. The reports say BYD wants to.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Sakura, an unassuming microcar from Nissan and Mitsubishi which launched last year, has become the top-selling EV in Japan, beating out global rival Tesla. In a country that has been dragging its heels in going electric, this neat little car meets an obvious need that connects to consumers: It’s cheap and insanely practical.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. Coupled with enhanced insulation in the vehicle body, this results in quietness that’s a class above typical compact cars. The engine now operates at a lower RPM and is engaged less often during a typical drive.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Toyota launched sales of its all-new Crown Sport PHEV model in Japan. While retaining a beautiful design that resonates with the senses, the Crown Sport PHEV model promises drivers a sportier feel incorporating exclusive equipment […] The post Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport PHEV In Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Toyota will be exhibiting at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5*, with a booth themed “Let’s Change the Future of Cars―Find Your Future.”

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Japanese automaker Honda announced a comprehensive lineup for the next month’s Japan Mobility Show, including a potential electric successor of the NSX sports car. Called the Honda Specialty Sports Concept, the electric sports car concept will be focused on the “pleasure of driving” and the “joy of handling”.

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Japan Honda Concept Electric Cars 103

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2021

Nissan Motor plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. NMKV is a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies engaged in product planning and project management for minivehicles sold in the Japan market.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 12, 2024

Nissan’s changing that for 2024 – at least in Japan – with the new Ariya Nismo. Supply has also been an issue for the SUV, as Nissan has struggled to get production up and running smoothly at the factory in Japan where it’s built. The Ariya arrived later than Nissan wanted, but it’s good enough to warrant a look from EV buyers.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 19, 2023

Booming EV shipments have helped China become car exporting powerhouse. After overtaking Germany in export volume last year, China will take the top spot from Japan in 2023. The post China set to overtake Japan as world’s largest car exporter thanks to surging EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 7, 2024

Isuzu Motors and Honda Motor began demonstration testing on public roads in Japan of the Giga Fuel Cell, a fuel cell (FC)-powered heavy-duty truck currently being co-developed by the two companies.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Panasonic Energy has completed the construction of a new production development facility within its Suminoe factory in Osaka, Japan. This new […] The post Panasonic Energy Opens New R&D Facility for Battery Production Development in Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Nissan Motor unveiled a lunar rover prototype jointly developed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) at the Nissan Futures event in Yokohama. Nissan has focused on the development of stable driving performance that enables customers to drive their cars with greater confidence.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Monday was an electric day of firsts at the Japan Car of the Year awards prize-giving ceremony in Yokohama. It’s the first time that EVs captured the main Japan COTY trophy and the Import Car of the Year award in the same year.

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Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the lead up to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, Nissan is revealing a series of exciting all-electric concept vehicles, the first of which is the Nissan Hyper Urban, digitally revealed today.

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Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 19, 2023

General Motors, Honda and GM’s autonomous driving subsidiary Cruise have agreed to setup a driverless ride-hailing joint venture in Japan which will begin a driverless ride in early 2026. The three companies aim to establish the JV in first half of 2024.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The width of the Model 3 (without mirrors) is 1,849 mm and most parking lots in Japan are 1,850 mm wide. This leaves only 1 mm of margin and some extraordinary parking skills to park the car at a shopping mall, public place, restaurant, and most homes in Japan.

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Electrek

MAY 11, 2022

Japan, the world’s second-largest car exporter, risks a 14% drop in GDP if it does not move more swiftly toward producing electric vehicles, according to a new report by the Climate Group. The post Japan could lose 14% GDP and millions of jobs by stalling on electric cars – report appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The MIH Consortium unveiled the Project X and Y — innovative concept urban mobility solutions for people moving and cargo handling, at the Japan Mobility Show. These projects address the changing urban transport landscape by expanding the options for car-sharing, ride-hailing, food delivery, and goods transport.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2021

e-POWER made its debut in Japan on the Note compact car in November 2016. The Note claimed the best-selling car in Japan title in 2018.1. e-POWER power train (for New Note). Earlier post.) Since then, the Note e-POWER model has been very well received by customers.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At this year’s Japan Mobility Show (yes, it – like many other auto shows – has changed its name to include that irritating catch-all word), Honda president Toshihiro Mibe rolled out a two-door coupe called the Prelude. It’s a concept for now, of course, but our hopes are buoyed by one phrase uttered by Mibe during the car’s introduction.

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Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show today, Nissan unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force, the resounding finale to its innovative series of five “hyper” concept vehicles.

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EV Specifications

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors heads to the Japan Mobility Show 20231 to premiere an electrified crossover MPV concept car that will awaken the adventurous spirit of drivers and expand their horizons.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors announced that the new Minicab EV, a kei-car1 class electric commercial vehicle with a monobox design, will go on sale at sales affiliates nationwide in Japan on December 21.

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Push EVs

JULY 21, 2022

The BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) will be the first model to arrive in Japan, followed by the Dolphin and the Seal. Tokyo, Japan – On July 21, BYD JAPAN Inc., a branch of BYD Company Limited in Japan, held a brand conference in Tokyo, marking BYD’s official entry into the passenger vehicle market in Japan.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2020

WiTricity’s technology for wireless power transfer over distance was central to a next-generation electric mobility demonstration in Osaka, Japan, led by DAIHEN Corporation, a global leader in electric power transmission. This system made car-sharing operations more convenient for both park managers and visitors.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 10, 2024

Japanese automaker Nissan revealed its roadmap to commercialize its inhouse-developed, autonomous-drive mobility services in Japan. This is a significant step towards the company’s long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030, to empower mobility by solving transportation service issues faced by local communities in Japan.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 10, 2023

However, since the announcement that Tesla would begin to promote its cars, several of the company’s ad campaigns have been spotted in public — including one recent sighting in a Japanese airport. Advertising in Japan. The post Tesla advertisements spotted in an airport in Japan appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Toyota engineers have created a prototype hydrogen engine road car—the Corolla Cross H2 Concept. Real-world evaluation is currently being carried out alongside ongoing digital development, with the vehicle soon to begin winter testing in northern Japan. By equipping the 1.6l By equipping the 1.6l Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Subaru explores all-electric mobility ideas with a unused sporty all-wheel-drive rallycross car and a disc-like city wind hopper on the Japan Mobility Display. The post Subaru presentations EV thought cars for land and sky in Japan appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

Nissan announced that it plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-POWER models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022 (31 March 2023). Nissan expects electric vehicles and e-POWER models to make up 40% of sales in Japan by the end of the company’s 2022 fiscal year. Under the wider Nissan M.O.V.E. trillion (US$153 billion).

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 2, 2022

The post BYD to expand electric car range into Europe following Japan entrance appeared first on The Driven. Chinese electric automaker BYD continues global expansion with Germany and Sweden now in its sights.

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