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MAY 14, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Pixis Epoch—the second passenger minivehicle to be sold under the Toyota brand—in Japan. mpg US) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. The Pixis Epoch represents the fourth vehicle supplied by Daihatsu Motor Co.,

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AUGUST 13, 2014

The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Mazda Motor Corp. will begin selling diesel hybrid passenger cars in Japan and Europe as early as fiscal 2016. Using a diesel-fueled engine as the main drive source, Mazda will develop a system in which an engine-powered small motor will play a supporting role.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. The Outlander PHEV made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year. km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5 km/l (44 mpg US, 5.4 Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Honda Motor Co., will launch the all-new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan on 6 September. The Fit Hybrid features the new, one-motor Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD) system (earlier post ), which performs off-the-line starts in EV mode. km/L (85 mpg US , 2.8 km/L (85 mpg US , 2.8 km/L (61 mpg US , 3.8

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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.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In Japan, Nissan Motor introduced its new series-hybrid drive system called e-POWER along with its application in the Note. The power from a high-output battery is delivered to the e-POWER’s compact powertrain comprising a gasoline engine, power generator, inverter, and a motor. km/L (87 mpg US, 2.69 The engine is the 1.2-liter,

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AUGUST 31, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. mpg US) that surpasses what is the typical performance of an SUV. The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. As with the Yaris, the all-new Yaris Cross adopts the TNGA platform (GA-B). km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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APRIL 28, 2015

The new standards will require that the fuel economy of model year 2022 light and medium commercial vehicles sold in Japan average 17.9 km/L (42 mpg US, 5.6 mpg US, 7.0 mpg US, 6.9 Global comparison of light truck/light commercial vehicle fuel economy standards (in mpg or km/L under CAFE test cycle).

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Honda Motor Co., began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today. L direct injection engine with a 22 kW (30 hp), 160 N·m (118 lb-ft) motor. mpg US , 3.7 mpg US , 4.9 Hybrids Japan' VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge. The conventional VEZEL is equipped with a 1.5L liter engine. VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Nissan Motor Co., launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Nissan’s original one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid “Intelligent Dual Clutch Control” system ( earlier post ) is adopted in every grade. mpg US , 5.4 New Skyline.

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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 Motor revolution speed changes with electronic control and oil hydraulic pump pressure is adjusted to change the steering effort.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

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 km/L (81 mpg US or 2.9 Honda Grace. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 15, 2015

Honda Motor Co., compact wagon and hybrid at dealerships across Japan. km/liter (80 mpg US, 2.9 km/liter (80 mpg US, 2.9 Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC engine, 7-speed DCT system with a built-in high-output motor and an IPU (intelligent power unit) that unifies a lithium-ion battery and power drive unit.

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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. A European spec version of the RVR, the ASX, will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. mpg US, 6.6 mpg US, 6.7 Earlier post.). Fuel economy on the Japanese 10-15 cycle is 15.2

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in Japan in November, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. gas engine is combined with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Honda Motor Co., will begin sales of an affordably-priced hybrid version as well as the newly refreshed gasoline-powered version of the Honda Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans on Friday, 5 February, at dealerships across Japan. Earlier post.) The hybrid is a new addition to the Odyssey lineup. km/L in JC08 mode (61.1

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the completely redesigned Auris compact hatchback, a strategic compact model for both Japan and Europe. Monthly sales target for Japan is 2,000 units. mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, 6.25 Click to enlarge. liter and 1.8-liter

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV. mpg US, 5.4 mpg US, 6.25 The Takeri diesel concept. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 7, 2015

Nissan Motor Co., launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter MR20DD engine and Nissan’s one-motor-two-clutch hybrid system ( earlier post ), the new X-Trail Hybrid delivers performance eclipsing those of typical 2.5-liter km/L (48 mpg US, 4.85

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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JUNE 21, 2013

Honda Motor Co., has introduced the new Accord Hybrid in Japan. mpg US, 3.33 mpg US, 1.42 mpg US, 1.42 Honda estimates that the Accord Hybrid will earn an EPA fuel economy rating of 47 mpg US (20 km/L, 5.0 The plug-in hybrid in the US has a fuel economy rating of 115 mpg US (48.9 km/L equivalent (165.6

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., 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. mpg US, 6.6 Serena S-HYBRID. Click to enlarge. L/100km) in JC08 mode on 2WD.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., 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 Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ). mpg US, 5.3

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Aqua gasoline-electric compact hybrid—to be marketed as the Prius c in the US—in Japan. mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 million (US$21,685); the monthly sales target for Japan is 12,000 units. The Aqua hybrid.

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JULY 19, 2013

Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 2.7 l/100 km) over the JC08 cycle on the new Fit Hybrid—a 35% improvement over the preceding model and the highest among all hybrid models (excluding plug-in hybrids) in Japan, according to Honda research. The new Fit Hybrid is scheduled to be introduced and go on sale in Japan this September.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), available in the Serena minivan ( earlier post ), has been named Technology of the Year for 2019 by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 liter engine. l/100 km), Nº 1 in its class.

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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. km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 The transmission was exclusively developed for the hybrid model based on the Lineartronic (CVT); a motor was installed behind the primary pulley.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” mpg US, 5.51 This is achieved in part due to the car’s styling as well as the body’s deep indigo (koiai) tone, a traditional color that has long been a symbol of Japan. l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions.

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AUGUST 7, 2010

Kyodo reports that Honda Motor Co. million (about US$18,600), which will be the lowest price for a gasoline-electric vehicle sold in Japan, according to company sources. The move is expected to accelerate competition in the development and sale of environmentally friendly vehicles between Honda and Toyota Motor Corp.,

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MARCH 25, 2011

Daihatsu Motor Co. The Toyota Motor Corp. At less than 800,000 yen, the e:S will cost about half as much as Honda Motor Co.’s mpg US, 3.33 L/100km] fuel economy, as measured under a new national standard to be introduced next month, makes it the most fuel-efficient car in Japan, excluding hybrids.

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Honda Motor Co., 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. km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. The monthly sales target for Japan is 4,000 units. mpg US, 4.3 Crown Royal Saloon G (Hybrid model, rear-wheel drive with options).

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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MAY 13, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has launched the Prius α (Prius alpha) in Japan. Concurrent with launch, however, Toyota announced that it forecasts an unavoidable delay in delivery of the Prius α due to the ongoing effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake on production. Motor output: 60 kW/207 N·m torque.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. mpg US, 1.6 mpg US, 1.6 In Series Hybrid Mode the gasoline engine operates as a generator supplying electricity to the electric motors.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

e-POWER features a 100% electric motor-driven system that provides responsive acceleration, smooth deceleration and cabin quietness similar to an EV, while removing the need for external charging due to an onboard gasoline engine that charges the battery pack when necessary. —Takeshi Yamaguchi, vice president of Dongfeng Motor Co.,

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