Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Why might the top-selling EV in Japan make a lot of sense in U.S. What do you need to ask the dealership if buying an EV after the new year? big cities too? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 29, 2023.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 1, 2022

SkyDrive, an Osaka, Japan-based company, plans to introduce a “sky taxi” service to Osaka Bay by 2025, just in time for the World Expo being held there in 2025. And while Skydrive has entered the early stages of regulatory approval in Japan, it will have a steep hill to climb. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Nissan has admitted that it is considering reintroducing a fast, affordable and all-electric sports car to win over a new legion of young car fans. Something smaller, a bit more affordable. Definitely.” ” Nissan has always had a three-tiered performance car offering, and it’s something he wants to work towards.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Amid its shift to more affordable electric vehicles, Ford could build its new EV platform overseas as it looks to revamp sales. Ford mulls affordable EV platform production in India According to a new report from Autocar India , Ford is looking to re-enter India. The platform would be used for the country and other overseas markets.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2022

General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM Vehicles developed by the Detroit and Japan-based companies will run on GM’s Ultium battery technology , which the automaker developed for its massive transition to EVs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Limited (CATL) and Daihatsu Motor, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota, announced an MOU of Strategic Cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote e-mobility in Japan. China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.,

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Baua Electric

MARCH 16, 2024

Also Read : Nissan and Honda may team up for affordable EVs that challenge Chinese brands. The automaker also showcased the Hyper Force concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show hinting at the same. Upgrades include new weight-balanced piston rings, connecting rods, and crankshafts.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Chevron New Energies, and Mitsui Oil Exploration (MOECO) signed a Joint Collaboration Agreement to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of advanced geothermal power generation in Japan. Chevron and MOECO share a goal of delivering lower carbon energy solutions, while meeting the need for reliable, affordable energy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2019

Hydrogen and fuel cells are part of a broad and sustainable energy portfolio and could be a key to opening up opportunities and value in all sectors, from transportation to industry, as well as enabling reliable, clean and affordable electricity.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 across Asia, Europe and Japan. With the expectation that demand for EMs / EBs will be expanding globally, Honda plans to introduce a total of five compact and affordable EM and EB models between now and 2024 across Asia, Europe and Japan, in addition to China.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2020

A 4WD (four-wheel drive) system affords a seamless driving performance for a wide range of activities from urban driving to leisure activities. As a package that can make full use of this performance, in addition to the “condensed” design, the new model features lean, well-balanced and refined proportions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2016

GKN Driveline has produced more than 300,000 units of its eAxle range at its eDrive centers of excellence in Italy and Japan. Automakers typically use GKN eAxles on the rear axle of front wheel drive platforms to offer an efficient, dynamic and affordable hybrid eAWD model.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The Honda FCV Concept, Honda’s latest fuel-cell vehicle concept, made its world debut today in Japan. The Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of Honda’s fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in Japan by March of 2016, followed by the US and Europe.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2011

will begin selling South Korean-produced Captiva SUVs in Japan at the end of July, marking its first new vehicle offering here since 2009. Compared with shipping autos from the US, the transport costs will be low, and the vehicle will be positioned as an affordable mid-to-large import with a sticker price of 3.54 GM Japan Ltd.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2019

In a major new report on hydrogen, the International Energy Agency says that the time is right to tap into hydrogen’s potential to play a key role in a clean, secure and affordable energy future.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

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. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) The hybrid is a new addition to the Odyssey lineup. km/L in JC08 mode (61.1

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2022

Suzuki Motor, Daihatsu Motor, Toyota Motor, and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have agreed to work towards the market introduction of mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) in FY2023.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2011

The battery-electric Nissan LEAF won the Car of the Year Japan 2011-2012 award—the first time an electric vehicle has won this award. The Car of the Year Japan 2011-2012 winner was announced at the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show venue; this is the 32 nd year that the Car of the Year Japan awards has been held.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 2, 2023

Japan will either figure it out or suffer the consequences of being completely unable to compete internationally and see their economy collapse to the point that they can't afford to import energy any more.

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Economy Energy Japan Affordable 91

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In collaboration with Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies, which works to solve social issues through the spread of CASE technologies, the three companies will expand their lineup to increase customer options and reduce vehicle cost, in addition to popularizing practical and sustainable electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2011

group firm had earlier indicated a price below 1 million yen, but opted to make the e:S car even more affordable to better compete with its main rivals: hybrids and electric vehicles. Daihatsu Motor Co. will sell its new minivehicle to be released this summer for less than ¥800,000 (US$9,900). The Toyota Motor Corp. million yen.

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InsideEVs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

CEO Makato Uchida teased an announcement about a more affordable EV at the Japan Mobility Show.

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Market Japan Nissan Affordable 81

Green Car Reports

JULY 19, 2020

Honda confirmed Friday that the fourth-generation version of the Fit hatchback, its smallest and most affordable model—and its most fuel-efficient non-hybrid model—won’t be coming to the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

has begun sales in Japan of a newly refreshed Fit (Jazz in other markets) model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup. million yen (US$19,400), making it the most affordable Honda hybrid. Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6 Click to enlarge.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 210

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

BYD has officially begun selling EVs in Japan, joining the likes of Tesla and Nissan in selling a lineup of electric vehicles in the country. While Japan has continually proven a challenging market for EVs to enter, this hasn’t stopped major brands like Tesla from jumping into the mix to attempt to change that.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

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. This service also provides ESPO, an eco-drive support system that displays user fuel-efficiency records and comparisons to other Prius PHVs in Japan.

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Prius Japan Plug-in Toyota 240

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 21, 2022

Well, today you will find more to love with two new, oh-so-affordable cars in Japan. Some love the smaller cars. Yes, it’s true. Even with its size, the Sakura is said to have a spacious interior — more than one expects — as well as ample driving range. We all know that Nissan mastered that […].

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Nissan Mitsubishi Japan Affordable 98

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2018

Introduce an electric “kei” mini-vehicle in Japan. The product offensive will also include an affordable EV in China through the Alliance joint venture eGT New Energy Automotive. This new affordable electric vehicle will be jointly developed by the Alliance and Dongfeng on an A-segment SUV platform. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 14, 2024

million people in Japan’s important automotive sector currently rely on part production for ICE vehicles. These people support Japan and have the skills to make the Japan of tomorrow strong. the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, India, and Australia, among others still. He said that many of the roughly 5.5

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

The energy unit of Japan’s Panasonic Holdings missed its operating profit guidance for the past business year due to lower electric-vehicle battery production in Japan and a fall in sales of consumer products, the company said on Thursday. billion yen (USD 570.18

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. BYD Dolphin EV Honor Edition (Source: BYD) After launching in Japan last year, BYD already accounted for 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January. The partnership could include a new EV platform.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 25, 2024

Its former CEO had to flee Japan and is currently hiding in Lebanon, and several high-value employees left shortly after. Now, the company has reportedly backed out of a tentative deal to invest in Fisker and is eying the possibility that China could eat everyone’s lunch with affordable EVs.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

BYD continues its dominant overseas expansion after accounting for over 20% of Japan’s EV imports last month. After launching just last year, BYD is already making its presence known as Japan lags behind the auto industry’s shift to electric. More importantly, Japan isn’t known for its imports.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. Vehicles equipped with this new system are scheduled to go on sale in 2012 in Japan and the US. Battery electric vehicle.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show this week he was able to convince BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu demand would be enough to justify the expense of a right-hand drive conversion program for U8. Todd said the U9 also didn’t tally with BYD’s Australian “affordable luxury” strategy. Once you start getting into hypercars it’s not affordable luxury.”

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

Ten days after it went on sale in Japan ( earlier post ), the new Honda Insight Hybrid has racked up orders for more than 10,000 units—more than double the monthly sales goal.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This is an ideal partnership, possessing everything required to go from monomer to membrane with the agility, efficiency, and production volume necessary to bring affordable hydrogen energy solutions to mass markets. This joint venture with BWT FUMATECH demonstrates the exact type of collaboration that empowers us to uphold that commitment.

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