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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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In 2005, based on long-term plans to encourage the widespread use of environmentally-friendly vehicles in the country, Toyota selected China as the first location for production of its hybrid flagship, the Prius, outside of Japan. At present, it is available in models sold in Europe and Japan. Click to enlarge.

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Keio University Spin-Off Forms Consortium to Develop New EV Prototype for Mass Market; Commercialization in 2013

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will form a consortium to develop a new electric car prototype, with mass-market sales being the end goal. The consortium, which includes battery cell manufacturers, auto parts companies and trading firms, aims to develop and mass-produce electric cars using technology developed by SIM-Drive. Tags: Electric (Battery) Japan.

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In getaway battle, he discovered a trail, point of view, and occupation at Toyota in Canada

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in Japan, later vice-president of Lexus China and later senior vice-president of gross sales and advertising and marketing for Toyota Motor Asia Pacific. The post In getaway battle, he discovered a trail, point of view, and occupation at Toyota in Canada appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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University of Michigan Report Finds Focus on Fuel Economy Would Be Very Profitable for Detroit 3; Says Rapid, Wide-Reaching Change in Business Models Required for Turnaround

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A new report released by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute ( UMTRI ) analyzes critical choices faced by automakers and finds that broad, deep, fast change is necessary for success in the context of the worst financial crisis in the history of the domestic automobile industry. Rob Kleinbaum. Fuel Economy.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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President Biden says his EV policies will result in “one million new jobs in the American automobile industry. By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. One million.”. Neither does the U.S.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011.

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HEVs vs EVs: Suzuki’s roadmap suggests HEVs lead in energy efficiency in India until 2030 – ET Auto

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Some other OEMs including Tata Motors are believed to have opposed any move to cut taxes on HEVs, fearing a dent in the sale of their own EVs. HEVs currently attract tax at the rate of 28 to 43% tax, depending on vehicle length and engine capacity. This will be the first of six such EVs to come from Maruti by the turn of the decade.

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