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MAY 15, 2015

has begun sales of the all-new Honda SHUTTLE. compact wagon and hybrid at dealerships across Japan. The hybrid version realizes top-in-class level fuel economy of 34.0 km/liter (80 mpg US, 2.9 The hybrid version realizes top-in-class level fuel economy of 34.0 km/liter (80 mpg US, 2.9

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid. mpg US, 3.0 mpg US, 3.0 Hybrids Japan'

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MAY 27, 2014

Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW? km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 Nissan is targeting sales in Japan of 200 units per month. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. mpg, or 22%.

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JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Monthly sales targets for Japan are 4,600 units for Voxy and 3,400 units for Noah. Both the 1.8-liter

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Honda will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. The Freed Hybrid and Freed Spike Hybrid will be Japan’s first 5-number class (i.e.,

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JUNE 21, 2013

has introduced the new Accord Hybrid in Japan. Featuring the new Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) powertrain, the Accord Hybrid offers fuel economy of 30.0 mpg US, 3.33 The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 mpg US, 1.42

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 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

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JUNE 26, 2013

FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, introduced the Subaru XV Hybrid—Subaru’s first hybrid—which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan. Fuel economy in the JC08 cycle is 20.0 km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Subaru XV Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 7, 2015

launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. km/L (48 mpg US, 4.85

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AUGUST 1, 2012

launched the new Serena S-HYBRID in Japan. The Nissan Serena minivan has taken the Nº1 position in minivan sales in Japan for calendar year 2011, fiscal year 2011 and for the first half of calendar year 2012. Serena S-HYBRID achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 15.2 mpg US, 6.6 Nissan Motor Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Nissan e-POWER Sylphy delivers 300 N·m of torque and a fuel economy rating of 3.9 L/100 km (60 mpg US). The model also offers five drive modes that allow for performance and fuel efficiency.

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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. Honda is targeting monthly sales of 1,000 units of the new hybrid. The CR-Z offers fuel economy of 25.0 km/L (59 mpg US, 4.0 km/L (53 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4

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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. Honda had unveiled the Jazz Hybrid at the 2010 Paris Motor Show last week; the Jazz Hybrid will go on sale in some European markets in the early part of 2011. mpg US, 3.33

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

is launching the new Nissan Fuga Hybrid luxury sedan in Japan; the vehicle goes on sale 2 November at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 mpg US, 5.3 Tags: Hybrids Japan. Nissan Motor Co., The Fuga hybrid is equipped with a Li-ion battery pack.

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MAY 16, 2013

Lexus has begun sales of the new IS sports sedan lineup in Japan with the introduction of the redesigned IS 350 and IS 250, and the introduction of the IS 300h hybrid. Monthly sales target for the hybrid model in Japan is 800 units. The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2 mpg US, 4.3 Earlier post.).

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Lexus Japan Hybrid Sale 170

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Axela (known overseas as the Mazda3) in Japan. The updated Axela is Mazda’s second model in Japan following the Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) to feature the company’s SKYACTIV technology. This SKYACTIV powertrain delivers fuel economy of 20 km/L (5.0

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

will begin selling the all-new Insight hybrid ( earlier post ) in Japan on Friday, 6 February, starting at ¥1,890,000 (~US$21,100). To further support fuel-efficient driving, the Insight features the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) as standard equipment on all models. mpg US, 3.3 Honda Motor Co.

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JUNE 4, 2009

South Korea plans to raise the fuel economy of locally-made vehicles to surpass future requirements being by the US and Japan, according to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE). Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7

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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

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MARCH 5, 2013

Vehicle size, a key determinant of fuel economy, has shown a reduction in OECD countries, while the non-OECD trend is toward bigger vehicles. The analysis, an update of an earlier work using data from 2010 and 2011, found that the global average for light-duty vehicle fuel economy was 7.2 Source: GFEI. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 mpg US , 5.4 New Skyline. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., l/100km) on JC08 mode.

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JUNE 11, 2011

Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 L/100km) on Japan’s 10-15 mode test cycle, or 25.0

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors’s all-new compact crossover RVR went on sale at Mitsubishi dealerships throughout Japan on 17 February. Fuel economy on the Japanese 10-15 cycle is 15.2 mpg US, 6.6 mpg US, 6.7 A European spec version of the RVR, the ASX, will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Earlier post.).

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MAY 11, 2016

In April, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars representing four models it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. km/L (62 mpg) to 29.2 Earlier post.).

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JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. Further, the report finds that the existing culture within the domestic auto companies systematically underestimates the value of fuel economy, which has crippled profitability. Fuel Economy.

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JULY 16, 2012

The new Note goes on sale in Japan this fall and in Europe in 2013. Two new engines will be available to customers in Japan, including the new three-cylinder, 1.2L A supercharger with a magnetic clutch compensates for the disadvantage of the small displacement engine with the Miller cycle without sacrificing fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Rising sales translate into an ever-expanding global vehicle parc. Japan and the European Union (EU) continue to be the global leaders. mpg US) for 2020.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

IS will be available in rear- and all-weather drive versions of the IS 250 and IS 350; in a hybrid version, the 300h, for Europe, Japan, and select international markets; and with a further evolution of F SPORT available across the entire model range, including the hybrid. Rear- and all-weather drive versions of the IS 250 are powered by a 2.5

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MAY 10, 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% mpg US, 10.4 l/100 km) fuel-efficiency rating in Japan.

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. However, fuel demand will plateau and gradually decline as consumers turn to smaller, lighter vehicles and technologies improve fuel economy. liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Toyota did not provide specifics of fuel consumption and electric range, but confirmed that it expected a 10% improvement in EPA-estimated MPG on core models (51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, 50 mpg combined for MY 2015). The Prius went on sale in 1997 as the first mass-produced hybrid passenger vehicle.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined.

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MAY 24, 2011

The Prius v is one of three planned regional iterations of the vehicle: Toyota will release the vehicle as the Prius+ in Europe, and as the Prius α in Japan ( earlier post ). Bob Carter: Prius may eventually lead Toyota sales in US. I can see Prius eventually leading Toyota sales in the US. Powertrain. L/100km / 5.88

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Nissan Serena e-POWER goes on sale in JapanThe Nissan Serena e-POWER will go on sale in Japan on 1 March, combining the exceptional driving performance of the e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) with the family-friendly features of the popular Serena minivan. km/L (62 mpg US) according to Japan’s JC08 test.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) will be the first model to feature SKYACTIV technology and will go on sale in Japan in the first half of 2011. The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV-G will achieve fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.3 Earlier post.) SKYACTIV-D. SKYACTIV-MT.

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JULY 17, 2010

Earlier this week, Nissan announced the Japan sales launch of the all-new Nissan March. 3-cylinder HR12DE engine, March achieves both a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards in every grade. km/L (61 mpg US, 3.85

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