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The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

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In Tokyo itself, car ownership stands at under 0.5 Throw in the on-going global financial crisis and it’s no surprise that some members of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) had considered scrapping this year’s Tokyo Motor Show altogether. per household – less than half of the national average.

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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 first developed the new 4C2B process in its Suzuka Factory in Japan. Initiatives taken by dealers include the use of more energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, installing motion sensors, adding rainwater collection systems and utilizing renewable solar energy. from a high of 755 kg/auto in FY11. kg/auto to just 0.8

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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. Further agreements will follow for long-term, DC charging (quick charging) and heavy-duty vehicles.

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