Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 21, 2010

is just getting its first taste of the funky Mazda2, a car that has helped rewrite the rulebook on affordable hatchbacks by showing that cheap doesn’t have to mean drab and boring to drive. However, the next-generation of Mazda’s global small car is currently in the works and is set for debut in Japan as early as the first.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Of the planned new models, one is a compact with fuel efficiency in excess of 40 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 By early 2012, TMC plans to begin sales of a “Prius”-based PHV, mainly in Japan, the United States and Europe. In 2012, in addition to the US market, an iQ-based EV will also be introduced in Japan and Europe.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2011

mpg US, or 2.7 By touting the car’s affordability, Suzuki aims to sell several thousand in Japan first and then begin exporting the model. km/L on the JC08 cycle (88.4 The hybrid will likely be priced 500,000 yen higher than the gasoline-powered Swift, but the price tag will not exceed 2 million yen [US$24,900].

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The Mirage’s design focused on compactness, affordability, and high fuel efficiency in order to fit the needs of emerging markets as an affordable entry-level model as well as needs of advanced markets for fuel efficiency and low-CO 2 emissions. mpg US, 3.33 MIVEC 4-cylinder unit with generating capacity of 70 kW.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

billion, as the world’s population grows and more people in developing economies are able to afford cars. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 In 2010, about 75% of the world’s vehicles were in OECD countries.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

liters/100 km (42 mpg US) fuel consumption achieved at lower cost than an equivalent diesel model. The SR technology is licensed from Nidec Corporation of Japan, one of the world’s leading suppliers of electric motors. The demonstrator further develops AVL’s efficient low carbon ELC concept ( earlier post ).

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Lead Acid Low Cost Hybrid Batteries 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 The Nissan NV200 taxi will be a modified version of the compact commercial vehicle currently available in global markets including Japan, Europe and China.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Why might the top-selling EV in Japan make a lot of sense in U.S. We rounded up all the affordable EVs that are arriving in 2024 and 2025 , and if automakers hold to their word—or at least their hints—it’s going to get better for those who don’t have a luxury budget. big cities too?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014. Germany, the United Kingdom, several Nordic countries, Japan, and South Korea are continuing to pursue their hydrogen infrastructure roadmaps. In October, California passed legislation committing to build 100 hydrogen stations by 2024.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Beginning later this month, a total of 350 vehicles will begin delivery in Japan and Europe in support of model programs with business and government partners aimed at raising societal awareness of, and preparedness for, this important new technology. Beginning early next year, 150 vehicles will start arriving in the U.S.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

Following on the November 2012 introduction of the updated LEAF in Japan ( earlier post ), Nissan has introduced the updated 2013 LEAF to the US, as well as begun its assembly in the US at the Smyrna, Tenn. 2013 Nissan LEAF. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). —Nissan Division Vice President and General Manager Al Castignetti.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The federal government has also increased mileage standards for new passenger cars and light trucks to a fleet average of 49 mpg in model year 2026 , up from 41 mpg today. China, the European Union, Japan as well as the UK and South Korea all have announced the same intention. Volkswagen’s ID.4 Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The cost of lithium ion batteries…needs to be reduced significantly…or a more affordable alternative developed. In the early 1990s, Toyota began R&D on building a practical and affordable hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. In December 2002, Toyota began limited testing of fuel cell vehicles in the US and Japan. —Jim Lentz.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Mitsubishi is positioning the North American i-MiEV electric vehicle as the most affordably-priced mass-produced EV available in the US. Compared to the original Japan/EU-spec i-MiEV, this new US-spec electric vehicle features a roomier interior and improved safety features, due to a 110mm (4.3-inch) i-MiEV, Japan-spec.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. On the other side are two allied car makers, Frances Renault SA and Japans Nissan Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 That is making electric mobility affordable for more and more customers. In China and Japan, where other standards already exist (GB/T and CHAdeMO, respectively), country-specific requirements will be accommodated. litre V6 TDI engine.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The goal of using taxpayer dollars to increase sales of electric vehicles should serve two primary purposes: 1) To reduce the cost differential between comparable EV and ICE vehicles to make EVs more attractive and more affordable to more people. Option to Convert the Tax Credit to a Time of Purchase Rebate. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022.

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