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Mitsubishi Chemical strengthens production capacity of graphite anode materials in China; possible production in Europe and US

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Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) will increase the production capacity of natural graphite anode material from 2,000 tons/year to 12,000 tons/year at its Chinese subsidiary Qingdao Anode Kasei and affiliated company Qingdao Lingda Kasei. The production line is scheduled to start operation in the first half of fiscal 2023.

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Mitsubishi Fuso unveils test version of next-generation eCanter

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) unveiled test vehicles of its next generation eCanter at the company’s Kitsuregawa Proving Ground. So far, more than 350 vehicles have been introduced in Japan, Europe, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, and have collectively covered a distance more than 4.5

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Mitsubishi delivered 8,197 Outlander PHEVs in Europe by end of 2013; 8,009 to The Netherlands

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With more Outlander PHEVs currently on their way to Europe, Mitsubishi Motor Sales Netherlands says it will soon be able to deliver the 11,000+ orders currently in its books and growing. Full year capacity (as from FY14) will be of more than 50,000 units, with Europe its largest market.

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Honda E Ending Sales in Europe

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Even with EV subsidies helping to knock off a few grand, that’s remains a lot of money to spend on an automobile that’s the size of a Mitsubishi Mirage. In Europe, the car appeared to be aimed at urban families with disposable incomes and/or the need for a secondary vehicle. regulations.

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Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid Outlander going on sale in Russia in September

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At the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2014, Mitsubishi presented its four-wheel drive SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Outlander PHEV ( earlier post ); sales of the Outlander PHEV will start in Russia from September, 2014. The Outlander PHEV is the top-selling plug-in in Europe.

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Mitsubishi unveils twin-motor 4WD PHEV Engelberg Tourer crossover concept in Geneva

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled a twin-motor, four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover concept—the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer—at the Geneva International Motor Show. Global sales of the Outlander PHEV increased 64.3% Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer has an EV cruising range of more than 70 km / 43.5

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Nikkei: Isuzu, Mitsubishi Motors and Mazda weakening ties with Europe

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. are calling off joint development projects and procurement deals with partners in Europe as a result of the region’s debt problems. Because of their small market shares in Europe, the impact of the region’s debt crisis on Japanese automakers is seen as muted. The Nikkei reports that Isuzu Motors Ltd.,

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