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Nissan unveils lunar rover prototype jointly developed with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; e-4ORCE control technology

Green Car Congress

Nissan Motor unveiled a lunar rover prototype jointly developed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) at the Nissan Futures event in Yokohama. The Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE model is equipped with front and rear electric motors. Furthermore, energy sources for operating vehicles in space are limited.

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Nissan LEAF EVs will power evacuation centers in Japan when disaster strikes

Electrek

This week, Nissan Motor and Kotohira Town announced a new agreement to utilize electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF , as “driving storage batteries” to power evacuation centers in the event a natural disaster strikes Japan.

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Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota to unveil mini-commercial van EVs

Green Car Congress

Suzuki Motor, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor will unveil prototype mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a jointly developed BEV system. The unveiling will take place at an exhibition event that introduces the automobile industry’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality (CN), from 18-21 May.

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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While the hydrogen combustion engine technology is still in the early stages of conceptual development and experimentation (which started in 2017 and is not yet ready for commercialisation), Toyota’s experimental hydrogen-powered Corolla Sport is already delivering high performance at motorsport events in Japan with almost zero tailpipe emissions.

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Honda begins sales of new Grace Hybrid in Japan; 4WD option

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Co., has begun sales of the all-new Grace hybrid sedan at dealerships across Japan. The Grace is equipped with Honda’s Sport Hybrid i-DCD one-motor hybrid system that enables the driver to start in EV mode and realizes fuel economy of 34.4 Honda’s monthly sales target in Japan is 3,000 units. Honda Grace.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

Electric Vehicles India

The 2023 EV shows and events look exciting. List of Worldwide EV Events in 2023 Check out the list of electric car events and EV shows around the world. Includes a chronological list of EV trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and upcoming electric vehicle events. Expo stands for Sustainable Mobility.

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2025 Nissan GT-R announced for Japan, could be the last edition of the supercar

Baua Electric

The automaker released two concepts, one in 2001 at the Tokyo Motor Show and the GT-R Proto at the same event in 2005. The automaker also showcased the Hyper Force concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show hinting at the same. The R25 GT-R entered production in December 2007, although development started back in 2000.

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