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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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The new company is expected to plan, design, develop, and sell the EVs, but not own and operate manufacturing facilities, so Honda is expected to be responsible for manufacturing the first EV model at its vehicle manufacturing plant.

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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. Later, the establishment of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Click to enlarge.

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JAMA: Supporting Growth of Japan Plug-in Vehicle Fleet to 600,000 by 2020 Will Require Combination of Technical Breakthroughs, Market Innovations and the Elimination of Obstacles

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According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), as of 2008, Japan had about 600,000 “next-generation” vehicles—including hybrids and electric vehicles—in service, representing 0.8% of Japan’s total fleet. Tags: Electric (Battery) Japan Policy. Technical challenges facing EVs.

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Oil companies “break the circle”! Total Energy to build tens of thousands of charging piles in China

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In recent years, bp, Shell and other companies have acquired a number of well-known charging service providers and established joint ventures to develop charging pile business on a global scale. Behind the popularity of charging piles in the oil circle, the transportation industry is undergoing a major change unseen in a century.

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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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The study found that activities of international car manufacturers in the field of electrified vehicle concepts (XEV) worldwide increased significantly for the first time from 2006 and especially from 2009 onwards. Degree of electrification by vehicle manufacturers. Click to enlarge. This area should also receive additional support.

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

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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (DTTL) Global Manufacturing Industry group conducted a global survey to explore consumer adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Japan has the smallest percentage of consumers in the potential first movers segment with only 4%. At 12 RMB a liter ($1.83/liter,

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Toshiba to supply inverters for Fords HEVs and PHEVs from 2012

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Toshiba will support Ford with a new inverter production line at its plant in Mie Prefecture, Japan, which has experience in manufacturing for automotive applications. Toshiba estimates that the global market for inverters for such vehicles will grow from ¥180 billion (US$2.25 billion) in fiscal year 2010 to ¥1.5

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