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NOVEMBER 9, 2011

The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is now just a handful of weeks away, which means some weird and wonderful concept cars are starting to eminate from the country's domestic manufacturers.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Hyundai Motor Company introduced a new sub-compact family sedan concept RB at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS). When the production sub-compact sedan arrives in Russia, it will be powered by the modern Gamma engine, 1.6L

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

It’s been nearly three weeks since Honda told us it would be premiering a small sports electric concept car at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. True to its promise, Honda has just unveiled what it calls the EV-STER electric sports concept on the show’s first press day.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will display the Fun-Vii (Vehicle, interactive, Internet) concept vehicle at the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. Click to enlarge.

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SsangYong unveiled its new XLV concept (eXciting smart Lifestyle Vehicle) diesel mild hybrid B-segment SUV at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. liter diesel engine and a 10kW electric motor powered by a high performance 500 Wh lithium-ion battery. Ssangyong XLV concept. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The FCV-R concept. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will stage the world premiere of the FCV-R, a practical sedan-type next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell concept vehicle, at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Four other concepts or prototypes will also have their world premieres at the Tokyo show: The Aqua. mpg US, 2.5

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MAY 19, 2011

At Challenge Bibendum 2011, organized by Michelin and held in Berlin from 18–22 May, Fiat Group company Iveco is featuring its concept Iveco Glider truck. All Iveco diesels and hybrids at the event are fueled with NExBTL renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil) from Neste Oil.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

While its official world debut isn’t pegged until the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in just a few weeks, the Nissan ESFLOW electric sports car concept has been revealed in the flesh--or should we say aluminum and carbon fiber?--at at a special media event in Frankfurt, Germany today.

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MARCH 1, 2011

But in Switzerland, the flurry of activity during the first media day at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show is at its peak. With record numbers of concept and production-car launches, our team is shooting photos and posting details as fast as they can. If you're in the States, you may be just starting your day.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Subaru might be better known for its world-rally-inspired gas-guzzling Impreza WRX and STI, but the Japanese automaker is just about to jump on the green bandwagon with an all-new hybrid wagon concept due to be unveiled later this month at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Honda is really covering all the bases with its latest concepts, due at the Tokyo Motor Show in just a few weeks time. Honda also says the concepts have been designed with the.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Just weeks ahead of the 2011 Nissan Motor Show, Nissan has released pictures and videos of its latest all-electric car: The 2011 ESFLOW concept, something we’d heard was in development a while ago.

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

HASCO), a subsidiary of SAIC Motor. Both partners will give the JV full support to develop localized core competencies in terms of market development, R&D, advanced manufacturing and key parts supply such as gearboxes, inverter components and motors. —Chen Zhixin, President of SAIC Motor and Vice Chairman of HASCO.

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MARCH 4, 2012

Volkswagen will bring to Geneva a new diesel-engined variant of its Cross Coupé Concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, first introduced with a gasoline engine at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011 ( earlier post ). Cross Coupé Concept. l/100 km (131 mpg US), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 46 g/km. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

As thousands of members of the press decend on Tokyo ready for the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show to open on Wednesday, Green Car Reports brings you a preview of the electric and plug-in cars we're expecting to see at the show.

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MARCH 1, 2011

Saab has confirmed its commitment to introduce a hybrid vehicle with the unveiling today of the striking 2011 Saab PhoeniX concept car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The new concept is a preview of Saab’s future production models, both in terms of styling and technology.

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MARCH 2, 2011

At this week's 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Tata rolled out the Pixel Concept, its idea of an. The world's least expensive new car, India's Tata Nano, is now selling across that country, with plans afoot to offer an upgraded version in Europe this year or in 2012.

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Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi concept combines a rooftop solar panel with an off-board solar concentrator—essentially an inexpensive Fresnel lens canopy. C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which will be shown at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, is a collaborative project of Ford, SunPower Corp. Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Yamaha Motor Co., A part of this collaboration is their joint exhibition of a communications-linked electric commuter concept and an electrically power assisted bicycle concept at the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. Electric commuter EC-Miu. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Honda Motor Co., is unveiling the EV-STER, a next-generation electric small sports concept model, at the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. The new concept model, which features twin-lever steering, enables the driver to make his/her own adjustments to some vehicle characteristics such as motor output and suspension settings.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Toyota introduced a new C-HR Concept (its proportions place it between the B-SUV and C-SUV segments) at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show. The 2015 version follows on the first C-HR Concept, a 3-door concept introduced in 2014 at the Paris motor show. Hybrid System.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

On the stand in a Mitsubishi Motors press conference at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show yesterday, the company’s president, Osamu Masaku, made no mention of performance or motorsports—or the sporty Lancer family.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

AC-X concept plug-in hybrid. Honda Motor Co., will display a lineup of seven next-generation electromotive concept models at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including two-, three- and four-wheeled commuter vehicles designed for future cities; mid-to-long distance commuters; and sporty models. Micro Commuter Concept.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

Best known for its construction of oddball but impressive concepts like the James Bond-esque underwater sQuba and eXasis glass car, Swiss tuning and engineering firm Rinspeed is now delving into a new world of minimalistic auto design where efficiency and renewability is the name of the game.

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APRIL 20, 2011

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gasoline-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company’s 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference. The Kizashi EcoCharge Concept derives power from a 2.0-liter The Kizashi EcoCharge Concept derives power from a 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of its new Minagi compact crossover SUV concept car during the press days of the upcoming 2011 Geneva motor show in March. The Mazda Minagi is a compact crossover SUV concept that combines SKYACTIV technologies ( earlier post ).

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Avis Europe has partnered with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to offer electric cars to its customers from 2011. From 2011, Renault will progressively roll out four electric vehicles. Concept for motoring in built-up areas; and one that takes its inspiration from Zoe Z.E. —Pascal Bazin, Chief Executive for Avis Europe.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Tourneo Custom Concept. The concept is powered by a further improved 155 PS (153 hp) version of Ford’s 2.2-litre The debut of the Tourneo Custom Concept heralds the arrival of a new generation of Ford commercial vehicles.

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APRIL 11, 2011

Peugeot is staging the world premiere of a gasoline hybrid concept crossover, fully studied and developed by the China Tech Centre in Shanghai, at the Shanghai 2011 Motor Show. Peugeot’s sales objectives in China for 2011 are to sell 200,000 vehicles.

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MARCH 2, 2011

The 1-Series based ActiveE is the first pure electric car to eminate from Bavaria since the MINI E, and the production car makes its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. BMW are developing some of the world's most anticipated electric cars at the moment with the i3 and i8 spearheading the launch of BMW's 'i' brand.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally will unveil the production-ready version of all-new Ford B-MAX ( earlier post ) at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Ford introduced the B-MAX concept at the 2011 Geneva show. Production version of the B-MAX. Click to enlarge. Ford’s new 1.0-liter Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Honda’s EV Concept electric vehicle and a platform for mid-size plug-in hybrid vehicles will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show. The Honda EV Concept hints strongly at the direction and styling for Honda’s upcoming production battery electric vehicle, the Fit EV, which will be introduced to the US and Japan in 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Peugeot has developed an electric two-seater roadster concept car, the EX1. Ultra-light, the EX1 is and equipped with two electric motors—one on each axle—with peak output of 125 kW (250 kW / 340 bhp in total), and an immediately available constant maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) at the front and rear.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011

Among the concept cars and pre-production prototypes being unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show this week, there were a handful of production-ready cars quietly making their public debut. Among them was Toyota’s 2013 Prius C hybrid hatchback.

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MARCH 31, 2011

Chevrolet introduced the Mi-ray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The Mi-Ray concept. The Mi-ray features a concept “mid-electric” propulsion system, located primarily behind and beneath the driver. The motors are powered by a 1.6-kWh Click to enlarge. For performance driving, the Mi-ray’s 1.5-liter

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The 3008 HYbrid4 concept previews the production model that will appear in spring 2011. Peugeot used the Frankfurt Motor Show as the platform to show two concept versions of its HYbrid4 platform. In addition, Peugeot introduced the BB1 electric concept car. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). HYbrid4 technology.

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