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Mazda expanding SUV lineup from 2022 on; electrification of all models by 2030; rotary engine as generator

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The production of the CX-50 will begin in January 2022 at the new Mazda-Toyota joint venture factory, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, USA, Inc. Markets with narrower roads and smaller parking lots such as Europe and Japan, will receive the two-row seat CX-60 and the three-row seat CX-80. Europe, Japan. Europe, Japan.

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Honda to offer three hybrid systems; new fuel cell vehicles for US, Japan, Europe in 2015

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CEO, Takanobu Ito, outlined the product, technology and business developments and direction planned to drive Honda’s growth by fiscal year 2017; among these are a plan to introduce three hybrid systems, Ito said. Honda is also developing a new more powerful two-motor hybrid system for mid-size vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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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 History of Honda’s Hybrid Models.

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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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News: 2025 Toyota Crown SUV

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Evidently, Toyota too knew this, announcing recently that a hybrid all-wheel drive 2025 Crown SUV will become the latest electrified Toyota and the second Crown. Until then Toyota USA offers two teaser photos of what will be coming to a Toyota dealer sometime in mid-2024. liter gas engine with different size battery packs.

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New fka and Roland Berger E-Mobility Index finds China best prepared for electric mobility among all automotive nations

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The joint country comparison combines the three key areas of technology, industry and the market and enables an objective examination of the status quo in the field of electric mobility in China, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea and the USA. France drops to fourth place, while Japan drops from fourth to fifth place.

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Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV confirmed for Australia

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Honda will launch yet another rival for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid mid-2023. But while Toyota spreads hybrids throughout its RAV4 line-up and is shifting away from conventional petrol-only ICE drivetrains across its line-up, Honda is restricting its ZR-V hybrid to be the flagship of the range. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. litre engine.