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Vehicle production in Japan slumps

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Toyota, Honda and Nissan may be leading the green car revolution, but that didn’t stop vehicle production in their native Japan slumping by 31.9 It marked the 10 th straight monthly decline as production fell to 742,284 units according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). per cent drop.

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Are car buying attitudes changing?

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The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) conducted a survey that focused on the “entry generation&# of vehicle buyers and reports that fewer young people today have strong feelings about car ownership. Male university students in large urban areas are turning away from cars.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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Honda has announced several initiatives under its new “Green Path” approach to reducing the total life-cycle environmental impact of its products and operations in North America. A highlight of the Green Path announcements is the investment in a new $210-million paint facility at the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP).

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European Auto Manufacturers Agree on First Phase of Specifications to Connect Plug-ins to the Grid

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The European automobile manufacturers have agreed to a first phase of joint specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the electricity grid in a safe and user-friendly way. The main differences between the two universal 1 and 3 phase connectors are maximum current and the use of shutters.

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