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JULY 4, 2023

Deloitte’s outlook provides extensive detail into the cost, production, and market of hydrogen, even analyzing the business challenges facing the successful implementation of clean hydrogen, and providing insights into various market dynamics, such as optimal infrastructure sizing, investment needs, and technology choices.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

A study by Honda in Japan found that drivers using the new Eco Assist system on the new Honda Insight hybrid improved their fuel economy on average by 10%, up to a maximum of 20%, after 300 drives. million data points from about 5,000 Insights, from February to August 2009. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

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. The EU and the US are net steel importers, but Japan is the world’s second largest steel exporter after China.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

has begun sales in Japan of a newly refreshed Fit (Jazz in other markets) model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup. The Fit Hybrid features the same IMA system as in the Insight hybrid, using the same 1.3 Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6

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AUGUST 7, 2010

million (about US$18,600), which will be the lowest price for a gasoline-electric vehicle sold in Japan, according to company sources. million yen price tag for the cheapest model of its Insight hybrid put on sale in February last year. liter engine and electric motor, with fuel economy of 30 km per liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.3

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 15 mode with a 5-speed MT vehicle—at the time the world’s highest fuel economy among all mass-production gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

has begun sales of the all-new CR-Z (“Compact Renaissance Zero”) hybrid ( earlier post ) in Japan on Friday, February 26, 2010. The CR-Z is Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. The CR-Z offers fuel economy of 25.0 Honda Motor Co., Click to enlarge. CR-Z combines a 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Subsidiary operations of the new Japan-based joint venture are planned for the US and China, each with manufacturing and sales functions. The company has delivered a high volume of these motors to vehicle manufacturers in Japan and throughout the world.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Only 5% of the Indian workforce has received formal skill training, compared to 80% and 96% in developed economies like Japan and South Korea, respectively. The insights gained through BEST acted as a cornerstone in laying down the groundwork.”

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Honda first began hybrid sales in November 1999 with the introduction of its first-generation Insight in Japan. The first-generation Insight, now no longer in production, sold a total of 17,020 units, 14,288 of which were in North America. The annual global sales target is approximately 200,000 units.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2019

Over the next decade, as we continue the shift to an electric economy, we will see an increase in demand and production for lithium-ion battery technologies. While more than half of the respondents were located in North America, other regions, including Europe and Japan, were also represented. Battery reliability was number two at 19%.)

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

.” The European Union last year passed its 43 billion euro Chips Act, a subsidy programme similar to incentive packages in China, the United States, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Intel plans a 30-billion-euro facility in Magdeburg, Germany if European subsidies are approved. -led

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Green Cars News

MAY 11, 2009

Having already surpassed the Toyota Prius during its first month of sales in the UK, Honda’s Insight is now ranked as the best selling car among all new vehicle registrations in Japan in April marking the first time a hybrid model has been the top seller during any monthly sales period.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The work done to date represents an important part of our Japan strategy where we are focused on breakthrough technology development with select Japanese partners as well as penetration into the Japanese hydrogen economy with strategic channel partners in key applications. 2017.01.086.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

A new study by Honda in Japan has revealed just how much fuel drivers could save by adopting a fuel efficient driving style. It found that drivers using the new Eco Assist system on the Honda Insight Hybrid improved fuel economy by an average of 10 per cent and potentially as much as 20 per cent [.].

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2016

Car OEM Toyota also announced its own mapping platform, working with mapping supplier Zenrin in Japan. But in the long term, economies of scale and a maturing market environment will require the adoption of standards and open platform approaches. —Dominique Bonte.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

” “As we transition into a new phase of the transformation plan for India, we are assured of having an experienced and insightful leader in Saurabh Vatsa. Japan, serving both the domestic and export markets with a manufacturing plant and R&D Centre in Chennai.

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

In their study, they used three different alternative powertrain/fuel models: less aggressive, moderately aggressive and very aggressive, applied across four developed economies (United States, Western Europe, Japan, and South Korea) and four developing economies (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). Source: Belzowski and McManus.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

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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APRIL 10, 2012

All three models, the CR-Z, the Insight and the Fit Hybrid, are equipped with Honda’s original IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) lightweight and compact hybrid system. In this way, Honda will strive to realize the highest fuel economy in each vehicle category in the China automobile market. Earlier post.). Production.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

India has been making serious efforts for the last few years to localise chip assembly and production to safeguard its commercial as well as strategic interests in line with other major economies of the world. The unit is expected to have a capacity of 15 million chips per day and need an investment of INR 7,600 crores.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2020

Key regional insights on a few major markets follows: For the North American market, IHS Markit forecasts a production decline of more than 30% in Class 4-8, or about 198,000 units from previous forecasts, as the economic slump combines with rapidly ebbing replacement pressure to undermine new orders.

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JUNE 12, 2020

Scientists from Kyushu University and Kumamoto University in Japan have developed a new catalyst capable of assisting three key reactions for using hydrogen in energy and industry. A hydrogen energy economy will require not only catalysts capable of H 2 oxidation but also those that can put it back together again.

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MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. Click to enlarge. DOHC 16-valve VVT-i engine. The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

But you won’t see the dramatic changes you see in Germany and Japan because they have their inspection regimes that drive them towards newer cars. Department of Defense and Fuel Economy. Taylor of the NADA: At a time when there is $5,000 on the hood of a car, another $2,000 is going to help. —Bill Cooke.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

The first Honda hydrogen vehicle–the FCX EV Plus 1997-99 Insight Hatchback Hybrid 1999-2006 Civic Hybrid 2003-* (offered intermittently in various generations of Civics starting with the 7 th generation in 2003; note: An all-new Civic Hybrid will be released in 2025.) This is a history, with an * next to models currently in production.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

As the United States intensifies its focus on transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), nations holding free trade agreements (FTAs) with the US are positioned for a trade boost in the battery metal sector, according to insights from analysts and industry observers at S&P Global Commodity Insights.

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Baua Electric

MAY 10, 2023

S&P International Mobility expects in-house sourcing to develop to 70 % in 2030 in North The us from 12 % of battery production in 2022 — a a lot more vital build up than in Asia (35 % from 33 % in China, 37 % from 21 % in Japan and Korea) or Europe (46 % from 8 %).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2010

The current trial is part of a program run by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). This program has provided us with critical insights into the battery performance in a switch model and switch station performance for the toughest customers—taxi drivers.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

The vehicle scooped the Car of the Year award in Japan in its debut year, and the third generation of the model took the prize again in 2009. When sales of the Civic Hybrid started to flag, Honda introduced the Insight Hybrid earlier this year.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Japan has a 2035 deadline. Successful schemes should be designed to capture CO2, fuel economy, NOx and safety benefits. We can’t expect to import these vehicles from Japan, as is the case now, in the short term. . MaaS can play an important role to decrease our dependence on cars and release additional capital into the economy.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. In China and Japan, where other standards already exist (GB/T and CHAdeMO, respectively), country-specific requirements will be accommodated. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs.

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