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Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

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The Insight Exclusive. introduced the newly refreshed Insight hybrid model, accompanied by the new Insight Exclusive model featuring a 1.5-liter Honda will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. The Freed Hybrid and Freed Spike Hybrid will be Japan’s first 5-number class (i.e.,

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Nissan team gains insight into atomic structure of SiO using new methodology; potential benefit for Li-ion battery capacity

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Using a new methodology, researchers in Japan—including colleagues from Nissan subsidiary Nissan Arc Ltd., a Nissan subsidiary, Tohoku University, the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), the Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI), and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

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New Ipsos study on autonomous driving finds most Americans simply enjoy the act of driving their vehicle

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Ipsos, the global research and insights organization, explored consumer thoughts in its third annual Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study. Todd Markusic, Vice President, Ipsos Mobility, said the Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study uncovered interesting insights on how drivers truly feel about self-driving cars.

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Hitachi Automotive Systems and Honda to establish a joint venture for electric vehicle motors

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Subsidiary operations of the new Japan-based joint venture are planned for the US and China, each with manufacturing and sales functions. The signing of the definitive agreement for the establishment of the joint venture company is planned for the end of March 2017.

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What It’s Like to Eat a Robot

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You may have some feelings about this (I definitely do), but from a research perspective, getting into what those feelings are and what they mean isn’t really practical. Odorigui is a type of Japanese cuisine in which people consume live seafood while it’s still moving, making movement part of the experience.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. 64% in Germany agree; 39% in China; and 31% in Japan.

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The 5 Spacecraft Behind China’s Moon Rock Sample Mission

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So, lacking a more definitive authority, the Chang’e-5 mission plan will be treated as providing sufficient indications of the course of Chang’e-6’s upcoming mission.) The Chang’e-4 soft-landed on the far side of the moon on January 3, 2019 and was later captured in this photo taken by the rover Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2) on 11 Jan.