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JUNE 15, 2021

Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Nissan launched the all-new Note compact car in Japan, with sales planned to begin 23 December. 2020 Nissan Note e-POWER (Japan Market). 2020 Nissan Note e-POWER (Japan Market). The second-generation e-POWER system has an all-new electric motor and inverter. This is the power of e-POWER.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Nissan Motor unveiled a lunar rover prototype jointly developed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) at the Nissan Futures event in Yokohama. Nissan’s e-4ORCE technology precisely controls all four wheels independently, providing the driver with confidence in various conditions.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2023

These include the 1979 L20ET, which was Japan's first turbocharged passenger-car engine, and the 1983 VG, the country’s first mass- produced V6 engine. Since the launch of the all-electric LEAF in 2010, the plant has been also producing motors, including those for e-POWER vehicles such as the Nissan Note. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation launched its all-new Aqua. The all-new Aqua is approximately 20% more fuel efficient (WLTC) than the previous generation; it combines outstanding fuel efficiency of 35.8 The first-generation Aqua—sold as the Prius C in the US—came to life at the Iwate Plant of Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Potential Motors has unveiled its all-new Adventure 1 Overlanding van, and the Toyota Hiace has met its match. Despite their age and limited availability outside of Japan, their 4×4 capabilities and Volkswagen Van aesthetics have garnered them a cult following. The Toyota Hiace is THE small take-you-anywhere van.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2021

The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. e-POWER made its debut in Japan on the Note compact car in November 2016. The Note claimed the best-selling car in Japan title in 2018.1. e-POWER power train (for New Note).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. It also achieves an all-electric driving range of 95 kilometers (59 miles), and a hybrid fuel economy of 22 km/L (51.7 The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Toyota announced that it will preview a new mid-sized battery-electric SUV based on the forthcoming the e-TNGA platform for its European Battery Electric line-up. Manufacturing will take place at Toyota’s ZEV Factory in Japan. Further details are to be announced in the coming months.

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EV Obssesion

AUGUST 28, 2021

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., today announced that it plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The vehicle is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and is being planned and developed by NMKV Co.,

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Nissan Motor Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc., Nissan will acquire all the common shares of Vehicle Energy Japan held by […] The post Nissan to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2022

The powertrain of the all-new Megane E-TECH Electric was fully developed by the Alliance. Produced in Japan for Nissan and in France for Renault, this powertrain features an innovative new oil cooling system for the wound rotor synchronous motor. FR3059487 , “Synchronous Electric Machine With Rotor Coil”.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2023

Daimler Truck Holding AG, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Hino Motors Ltd. Hino) and Toyota Motor Corporation concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on accelerating the development of advanced technologies and merging MFTBC and Hino.

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Push EVs

JULY 21, 2022

The BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) will be the first model to arrive in Japan, followed by the Dolphin and the Seal. Tokyo, Japan – On July 21, BYD JAPAN Inc., a branch of BYD Company Limited in Japan, held a brand conference in Tokyo, marking BYD’s official entry into the passenger vehicle market in Japan.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 across Asia, Europe and Japan. Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co.—have

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2022

Tesla has started taking Model Y orders in Australia and Japan, expanding the all-electric SUVs global market even more. On the other hand, the Model Y Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Performance variant costs AU$93,900 ($66,636.62) before options. SUV ??? ???Y The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Japanese electric helicopter startup SkyDrive has unveiled its electric helicopter that they hope to use as an air taxi service by 2025. Numerous companies are hoping to introduce electric planes and helicopters that could either autonomously or semi-autonomously transport passengers short and eventually longer distances.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Nissan’s grain boundary diffusion process allows it to reduce the use of dysprosium in the traction motor in the updated LEAF by 40%. Nissan Motor Co., released the updated Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV) in Japan. The battery-electric LEAF, now in its second iteration, is now available at Nissan dealers nationwide.

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 30, 2021

Nissan to launch all-electric minivehicle in FY2022 . Nissan Motor Co., today announced that it plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. Read further to know more about Nissan to launch an all-electric minivehicle. .

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EV Specifications

OCTOBER 25, 2023

During his speech at the Japan Mobility Show, Honda Motor's Director, President and Representative, Toshihiro Mibe presented Honda's vision for its future development. Among all other things, he briefly introduced the Honda Prelude Concept. Honda has always been committed to creating sporty vehicles.

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

A recent survey from Japan has determined that the Tesla Model 3 is currently the top choice for car buyers looking to purchase an all-electric vehicle in the country. This was according to the results of a survey from Current Motor, which operates a popular imported car purchase service in Japan called “Foreign Car King.”

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled a twin-motor, four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover concept—the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer—at the Geneva International Motor Show. Global sales of the Outlander PHEV increased 64.3% in 2018 over 2017, climbing to 42,337 units.). The engine is a 2.4L

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. As the core of its hydrogen business, Honda will further advance its fuel cell system.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). In Japan, the new Mirage will be offered in three trim levels with all models coming with a powertrain mating a new 1.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors’ 2019 Outlander PHEV, featuring a redesigned powertrain, is now on sale in Japan. The 2019 PHEV features a newly developed drive battery and engine as well as increased rear motor and generator outputs. In addition, the model adds new SNOW and SPORT modes to its Twin Motor 4WD powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2018

Mazda Motor Corporation has begun accepting pre-orders for the updated Mazda CX-3 at dealerships throughout Japan. Improvements were made to the front dampers, front stabilizers and coil springs, and the G-Vectoring Control and electric power steering systems were carefully tuned to achieve even smoother changes in vehicle posture.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

Global sales of Nissan Motor electric vehicles have surpassed the 1-million unit milestone. The model is currently sold in approximately 50 markets centering on Japan, the US and Europe. In 2022, Nissan started sales of the Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover. advanced driver support. advanced driver support.

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Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2021

Tesla is starting to gain some serious momentum in Japan, thanks to a wave of Model 3 orders. In March alone, the number of Teslas sold in Japan increased by 1,300% year-over-year, thanks in part to the car-buying public’s warm reception to the Model 3. . “Sales are extremely strong.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Cumulative sales in Japan of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— reached 2.04 In Japan, TMC produces 15 hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid vehicle model. Approximately 40% of Toyota’s sales in Japan and 14% of global sales are hybrid vehicles.

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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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In Japan, Nissan Motor introduced its new series-hybrid drive system called e-POWER along with its application in the Note. The power from a high-output battery is delivered to the e-POWER’s compact powertrain comprising a gasoline engine, power generator, inverter, and a motor. The engine is the 1.2-liter,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Honda Motor Co., will launch the all-new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan on 6 September. The Fit Hybrid features the new, one-motor Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD) system (earlier post ), which performs off-the-line starts in EV mode. The all-new 1.3L The all-new 1.5 Earlier post.) Fit Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2014

Toyota’s Mitsuhisa Kato briefs the media in Japan on the timing and pricing of the FCV, and outlines the company’s view of the role of fuel cell vehicles. Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year.

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Teslarati

MAY 31, 2022

The Japanese automaker decided to halt orders for the all-electric crossover just as it is preparing to bring the vehicle to market. The Ariya is designed to augment and perhaps revitalize interest in the Japanese automaker’s electric offerings. Nissan Motor Co. COO Ashwani Gupta discussed the topic in a statement.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 16, 2024

The automaker released two concepts, one in 2001 at the Tokyo Motor Show and the GT-R Proto at the same event in 2005. The Nissan GT-R is a supercar icon and could come back as an all-electric offering We hope Nissan gives the GT-R a bigger and brighter send-off to the icon that has been an integral part of the automotive culture globally.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2014

The Nikkei reports that Toyota will begin sales of its new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV), reportedly named Mirai, in Japan in December. The company had earlier said the fuel cell sedan would be on sale in Japan before April 2015, and in the US and Europe by summer 2015. Toyota FCV at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2018

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has launched the second phase of a major solid-state Li-ion battery project in a quest to achieve both high energy density and safety in batteries for electric vehicles. Partners participating in this project include: Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co.,

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