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APRIL 7, 2015

launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. Nissan is planning to introduce Forward Emergency Braking as standard on major models in Japan, by the end of autumn 2015.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. 64% in Germany agree; 39% in China; and 31% in Japan.

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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. For a starting price of ¥795,000 (US$9,370), the gasoline-fueled Pixis Epoch offers fuel economy of 30.0

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Prices range from ¥2,990,400 to ¥3,490,650 (US$30,150 to US$335,200), including consumption tax. New Skyline. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode.

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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. The 2015 fuel efficiency standards are exceeded by 20%. Click to enlarge. Earlier post. )

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

has begun selling its new quick charger at Nissan parts companies throughout Japan. Customers can apply to a government incentive system for charging units to be reimbursed for approximately half the cost (without tax) of a unit. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.) The actual cost is would then be upwards of ¥318,500 (US$4,100).

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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. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

According to a new report from Pike Research, the various national-level initiatives and programs to promote the awareness of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Asia-Pacific region will help make the region the largest market worldwide for electrified vehicles, led by strong demand in China, Japan, and Korea. billion in 2015.

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Japan has extended its tax breaks for ‘green cars’ until 2015, in a effort to support its struggling domestic car industry.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. Both hybrid and gasoline engine (2WD) models exceed MLIT’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 20%. The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter

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MARCH 30, 2016

Toyota will launch the Mirai fuel cell vehicle in Sweden and Norway this summer, following other European countries that have introduced the Toyota Mirai in 2015 (UK, Germany and Denmark) or early 2016 (Belgium). The Mirai launched in Japan in December 2014 and in the US in 2015. The Netherlands will follow later this year.

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JUNE 23, 2016

The program offers many incentives that will make fuel cell cars even more attractive: these cars are exempt from registration taxes and value added tax, which can be very high in the country. Toyota has been engaged in the research and development of automotive hydrogen fuel cell technology for more than 20 years.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Declines in Japan, Russia and Brazil were offset by strong results in China and Europe, said Felipe Munoz, JATO’s Global Analyst. compared to 2015. compared to 2015, signalling a slowdown in the retraction of the industry when compared to the sharp fall of 9.5% seen in 2015. Global automotive industry sales rose 5.6%

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JANUARY 20, 2011

Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 1, 2011

Slower than expected sales of hybrids everywhere in the world but Japan in 2010. Increasing political animus towards the ethanol tax credit, which was “ begrudgingly renewed for one year in the lame-duck tax bill.” Fuel standards in Europe, Japan and Canada that will require widespread adoption of electrics.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

revealed its new quick charger and plans to begin sales of the technology in November 2011 at Nissan parts companies throughout Japan. million yen including tax (US$19,000), but is nearly half the size (by volume). Nissan Motor Co., The new charger unit’s smaller size will take up less space and enable easier installation.

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OCTOBER 27, 2015

unveiled the planned production model of its all-new fuel cell vehicle (FCV), called Clarity Fuel Cell, at the 44 th Tokyo Motor Show 2015. Honda will begin lease sales in Japan of this all-new Clarity Fuel Cell in March 2016. The sales price of Clarity Fuel Cell in Japan will be 7.66 Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 24, 2022

The number of new energy vehicles in China has been growing rapidly since 2015; by 2021, the number of new energy vehicles in China reached 7.84 Development of charging pile industry in Japan: operating network. Development of charging pile industry in Japan: CHAdeMO fast charging standard. million, up 59.3%

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MAY 12, 2015

In order to prepare for the FCEV market, there have been three main areas where hydrogen infrastructure has started to roll out: Europe (Germany, France, UK and Scandinavia), the US (mainly in California) and in Japan. The UK and Scandinavian countries are starting deployment this year, assisted by substantial tax benefits in Scandinavia.

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MARCH 11, 2015

Since then, predictions for oil prices for 2015 have been all over the map— from Citigroup’s $20 per barrel, to T. Globally, the picture isn’t any better—Citigroup says Europe is at 90 percent, while South Korea, South Africa, and Japan may all be nearing 80 percent. First there is the oil price itself. was producing 9.3

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Encouraging growth in Brazil during the first half of the year has dissipated, even as the Industrial Products Tax (IPI) holiday winds down in October. Several global OEMs have announced capacity investments in the next few years, pushing assembly to just below 4 million units by 2015. million units in 2012 to 18.7 South America.

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JULY 23, 2022

Supporting an aging population is a worldwide concern, but this demographic shift is especially pronounced in Japan, where more than a third of Japanese will be 65 or older by midcentury. As an example, in Japan, in not too many years, it’s going to get pretty close to 1:1. Toyota Research Institute. And we haven’t seen that, ever.

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APRIL 6, 2015

liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. l/100 km), fuel efficiency exceeds the Japanese government’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 10%. Toyota Motor has introduced its second turbocharged engine (following the 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. Germany, the United Kingdom, several Nordic countries, Japan, and South Korea are continuing to pursue their hydrogen infrastructure roadmaps.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Comparison of 2015-2020 new vehicle potential fuel-saving technologies for seven vehicle types: tractor trailer (TT), Class 3-6 box (box), Class 3-6 bucket (bucket), Class 8 refuse (refuse), transit bus (bus), motor coach (coach), and Class 2b pickups and vans (2b). Source: TIAX. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Source for all market data: POLK / IHS per 3Q/2015). In China, customers are now exempt from paying sales tax on the i3. For Japan, a special version of the BMW i3, tailor-made to accommodate the low height of the car parking spaces there, had been developed. Today, one in four electric cars sold in Germany is a BMW i3.

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MAY 17, 2015

2 Audi is also developing a gasoline-engine version of the Q7 e-tron specifically for the Asian markets China, Singapore and Japan. T8 pricing does not include federal or state tax incentives. Earlier post.) This version of the Q7 PHEV will also use a 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine, the 2.0 Earlier post.).

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APRIL 6, 2015

The increase reflected several influences, according to the report, including a boom in solar installations in China and Japan—totalling $74.9 Additional highlights of the 9 th annual Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2015 report include: China saw by far the biggest renewable energy investments in 2014—a record $83.3

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MAY 12, 2024

Japan and the 1970s as parable We have, in fact, seen this story before. The steel crisis came courtesy of Japan, a country whose manufacturing methods far outstripped America’s, and which was determined to undercut American steel. Between preparation, determination, and opportunity, Japan was able to gain a lasting lead.

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