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

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has begun sales of the all-new Grace hybrid sedan at dealerships across Japan. km/L (81 mpg US or 2.9 Honda’s monthly sales target in Japan is 3,000 units. mph), with a side curtain airbag system and a front seat i-side airbag system (variable capacity type) is available on certain types. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.).

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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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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Nissan releasing new Fuga Hybrid in Japan

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is launching the new Nissan Fuga Hybrid luxury sedan in Japan; the vehicle goes on sale 2 November at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. mpg US, 5.3 The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid is the third in the series of 'PURE DRIVE vehicles to be introduced in Japan. Tags: Hybrids Japan. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Nissan launches new Skyline in Japan; one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade

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launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. mpg US , 5.4 With run-flat tires included as standard in every grade, the vehicle can travel around 150 km (93 miles) at 80 km/h (50 mph) even with completely flat tires. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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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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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). TMC will launch the vehicle in Japan on 30 January 2012. km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 mpg US, 3.16 The EV mode can be maintained up to 100 km/h (62 mph).

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Worldwide Prius sales top 3-million mark; Prius family sales at 3.4 million

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mpg US to 89.4 mpg US, as measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). billion) invested in Japan, up 9% year-on-year. The second generation followed in 2003, and the third generation in 2009. billion), up 7% year-on-year, with ¥440 billion (US$4.4

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