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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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While the Mirai employs chemical reaction in the fuel cells to generate energy, the experimental GR Yaris features an internal combustion engine with hydrogen as the fuel. Japan’s auto industry must succeed in building passenger vehicles. 2022 GR Yaris Hydrogen.

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Nissan reaches 50% thermal efficiency with next-generation e-POWER system; STARC

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Nissan’s latest approach to engine development has raised the bar to world-leading levels, accelerating past the current auto industry average range of 40% thermal efficiency, making it possible to even further reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions. e-POWER was first introduced in Japan in 2016 with the Nissan Note.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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To meet long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets as well as air quality objectives, the internal combustion engine will be further improved, being accompanied by the development and progressive implementation of breakthrough technologies, such as electrified propulsion. A stronger internal market and smart regulation.

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ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

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The United States is the third-largest electric vehicle (EV) producer behind China and Europe; a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that the gap has widened. million in 2020, followed by 450,000 in the US and about 110,000 each in Japan and South Korea. million nearly matched China’s 1.27

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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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With the popularity of electric vehicles continuously rising, legacy automakers like Honda are reevaluating their place in the general auto industry. Some believe the rise of BEVs will eventually phase out traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. The company’s plans for each region are laid out below.

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Musashi appoints Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region – ET Auto

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Naoya Nishimura as CEO for India, Africa region New Delhi: Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd (Musashi), a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan, and a manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has appointed Naoya Nishimura as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Toyota to receive $853 million subsidy to expand local battery production

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The Japanese government seems aware of the shift in the auto industry toward electric vehicles and the role battery cells will play in the future. It seems that Japan wants to secure its position in the current battery supply chain by supporting domestic cell production.

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