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Japanese automobile industry establishes joint Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines (AICE)

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Eight Japanese automakers and one automobile research institute—Suzuki Motor; Daihatsu Motor; Toyota Motor; Nissan Motor; Fuji Heavy Industries; Honda R&D; Mazda Moto; Mitsubishi Motors; and Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)—have jointly established the Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines ( AICE ).

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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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have jointly developed Japan’s first driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance. The plan is available to owners of certain units of Toyota connected cars, and uses driving data gathered via telematics technologies to adjust insurance premiums based on the level of safe driving every month. Background.

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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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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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Improving productivity and reducing costs are fundamental to the widespread future availability of algae biofuels.

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Sony and Honda sign MOU to create JV to develop and sell EVs and mobility services; first model on sale in 2025

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It is expected that a mobility service platform will be developed by Sony and made available for the new company.

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Study shows 99% of used lead-based vehicle batteries in the EU are collected and recycled

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Ninety-nine percent of used lead-based automotive batteries in the EU available for collection are recycled, making them one of the most recycled consumer products, according to a new report by consultancy IHS. More than 93% of a lead-based battery is available for recycling.

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Deloitte global survey gauges consumer prospects for EVs in China, Europe and Americas; China leads

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Broadly, the survey found that the majority of consumers’ in the world’s four largest automotive markets either identify themselves as potential first movers, or at least willing to consider purchasing an electric vehicle (China 93%, Europe 69%, US 54%, and Japan 48%). —Craig Giffi, DTTL Global Automotive Sector Leader.

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