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MARCH 1, 2021
Nippon Steel plans to suspend blast furnace operations at its Ibaraki Prefecture plant, near Tokyo, according to the Nikkei—the latest example of the group’s efforts to deal with overcapacity in Japan. In 2019, Japan’s crude steel production was 99Mt falling to 83Mt in 2020, implying a 64% capacity utilization.
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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 Nikkei writes that Daihatsu Motor Co.’s ’s withdrawal from new-vehicle sales in Europe and Mitsubishi Motors Corp.’s Earlier post.).
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MAY 27, 2014
Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., The new turbocharged gasoline engine achieves a superior level of engine performance with maximum power output of 155kW (211ps) while improving fuel economy with its downsized displacement. Nissan is targeting sales in Japan of 200 units per month. Earlier post.) engine while reducing emissions.
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MARCH 11, 2016
began sales in Japan of its all-new fuel cell vehicle (FCV), the Clarity Fuel Cell. Honda will begin with small-volume production at the Production Supervisory Unit and Powertrain Production Supervisory Unit (located in Tochigi, Japan), eventually expanding production volume. On 10 March, Honda Motor Co. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).
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FEBRUARY 20, 2010
The new Polo GTI, in what Volkswagen is calling “textbook downsizing”, is powered by a new 1.4-liter The first new Polo GTIs will appear in Germany at the end of May, and will then progressively be introduced across Europe and in Japan. The new Volkswagen Polo GTI. Click to enlarge.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Mitsubishi Electric plans to commercialize its new EV motor system after finalizing technologies for motor/inverter cooling, further downsizing and additional efficiency. Pending patents for the technology number 94 in Japan and 29 abroad.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Among the differences highlighted are that nearly every fifth new vehicle in Japan is a hybrid; spark-ignition engines dominate the market most in China with an almost 100% share of new vehicle purchases; and diesel holds sway in Europe and India. Downsizing, turbocharging and direct injection are becoming more popular.
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