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Mercedes-Benz presents prototype Unimog with hydrogen combustion engine; multi-power distribution

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In the second quarter of 2023, the prototype will be equipped with a body implement for mowing in order to then gain further insights into work mode. By 2039, Daimler Truck intends to offer only climate-neutral new vehicles in driving operation in its core global markets (EU30, USA and Japan).

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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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 First generation Insight. Second generation Insight. Acura ILX Hybrid (USA, Canada only). Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 2.86 Civic Hybrid.

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Honda presents ‘Honda 0 Series’ EV concept models, new ‘H’ mark for EVs at CES 2024 – ET Auto

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In 2026, Honda will begin introducing the first model of the Honda 0 Series globally, starting from North America, then to Japan, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East and South America. Honda also presented the world premiere of the new H mark to be used exclusively for the next-generation EV models of Honda.

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Prius tops the charts in Japan

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To the surprise of… well, nobody really… the Toyota Prius was once again the top-selling car in Japan in June marking the second month in a row the vehicle has topped the sales charts in its native country. times the number it sold in June 2008 at 6,231 units - according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. As COVID-19 didn’t spread to the USA as early as these markets, quarantine only came into force in specific parts of the country during March.

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Honda to introduce hybrid sports cars?

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After the introduction of the second generation Insight, the Japanese car manufacturer has committed itself to the further development of hybrid drive vehicles. It already has the Civic and Insight available in the USA and Europe, and Japan will soon have a Fit hybrid as well.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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At end of life, every part of the battery is recycled or processed for disposal at a dedicated facility in Japan. Bob Carter, Toyota Motor Sales USA Group Vice President and General Manager, Toyota Division, said that Toyota is. The pack is warranted for 10 years/150,000 miles. Click to enlarge.

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