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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The automotive turbocharging industry will generate $12 billion in revenue by equipping 49 million vehicles with turbochargers annually by 2019, according to Honeywell Turbo Technologies’ 2014 Global Turbo Forecast. Regional growth projections. Source: Honeywell Turbo. Click to enlarge. million turbocharged vehicles by 2019.

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JUNE 29, 2023

soar in international gross sales for Would possibly from a yr previous, making the most of enlargement at house and China as a lack of semiconductors and alternative portions eases. In Japan, Toyota’s gross sales jumped 35 p.c International gross sales of hybrids grew 26 p.c China gross sales higher 9.3

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APRIL 12, 2022

In a press briefing held in Tokyo on its initiatives in automobile electrification, Honda announced that it will spend approximately ¥5 trillion (US$40 billion) in the area of electrification and software technologies to further accelerate its electrification over the next 10 years, including both R&D expenses (¥3.5 trillion / US$12 billion).

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JULY 26, 2023

Global manufacturers, together with Nissan and alternative Jap manufacturers corresponding to Mitsubishi and Toyota, are suffering in China, the place they have got trailed home competition in assembly booming call for for electrical automobiles. ” If Nissan starts transport automobiles from China, Japan’s Disagree.

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JUNE 13, 2012

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2018

DiDi and SoftBank also plan to set up a joint venture in Japan. Both partners believe DiDi’s deep learning-based demand prediction and smart dispatch systems, combined with SoftBank’s local resources and expertise, will help Japan’s taxi operators further optimize taxi ride-hailing services and increase passenger convenience.

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MAY 10, 2023

Riding issues for the EVs can be “greater efficiency” and designs that “set hearts racing.” The idea that automobiles can be displayed on the Japan Mobility Display, the untouched title for what old to be known as the Tokyo auto display. million EVs globally. million full-electric automobiles yearly international.

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DECEMBER 10, 2010

is seeking to increase annual worldwide automobile sales by 80% over the next decade from the estimated 3.61 Honda’s global sales rose slightly more than 40% over the past 10 years. The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co. million units for this year to about 6.6 million in 2020.

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MAY 31, 2016

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the total production volume of the Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) reached five million units at the end of April 2016. The Mazda3 is a core model for Mazda, accounting for approximately one third of the company’s annual sales volume. It is also assembled in Malaysia and Vietnam.

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JULY 3, 2023

As the world pursues vehicle electrification as part of a global decarbonization push, simplifying vehicle construction is key to optimizing the performance of EVs and HEVs, Idemitsu notes. Energy efficiency, quietness, compactness, and weight savings must all be considered for mechanisms and parts.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In 2016, Honda officially announced its strategy to accelerate electrification: its global sales of the electric vehicles including HEV, PHEV, and EV are to reach 65% of the group in 2030. The cooperation models, which will be developed by Honda and CATL together, will be introduced to global markets beyond China.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Hachigo said that Honda aims to electrify two-thirds of global automobile unit sales in 2030. In addition to a China-exclusive model scheduled to go on sale in 2018, a dedicated EV model for other regions is also currently under development. in Japan. Honda will introduce this model at an auto show this fall.

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MAY 24, 2018

Toyota projects that global sales of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) will increase significantly after 2020 to at least 30,000 per year from today’s 3,000. Manufacturing both components at scale is critical to achieving lower system costs and wider availability for further growth and sales of FCEVs. Expanding sales.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines their intent to establish a joint venture through which they plan to engage in the joint development and sales of high value-added battery electric vehicles (EVs) and commercialize them in conjunction with providing mobility services.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Rising sales translate into an ever-expanding global vehicle parc. Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

BYD continues its dominant overseas expansion after accounting for over 20% of Japan’s EV imports last month. After launching just last year, BYD is already making its presence known as Japan lags behind the auto industry’s shift to electric. More importantly, Japan isn’t known for its imports.

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APRIL 25, 2023

At the same time, Honda plans to increase its annual sales of electric motorcycles to 3.5 Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are particularly making strides in the global automobile business. million electric motorcycles annually, approximately 15% of Honda’s total unit sales. million units by 2025.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

At a time when global electric vehicle major Tesla is set to announce its big-bang entry into the Indian market this month, the world’s third largest passenger vehicle market is set to take a big leap into electric vehicle exports, with the Make in India tag well proven over the last couple of decades.

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

The Nikkei reports that Japan’s government plans to create a recycling program for devices such as mobile phones and game consoles in an effort to secure supplies of 13 rare metals essential for manufacturing high-tech products. With 97% of its rare-earth imports coming from China, Japan is now hunting for other sources.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

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JANUARY 6, 2010

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. Source: JAMA.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

HCM is the global lead plant for CR-V hybrid production, the first time a hybrid has been built in Canada. Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system.

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APRIL 24, 2016

On the eve of the 2016 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Toyota announced that it will launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and Levin—two mass-market models, both of which have conventional hybrid variants—in China during 2018. At present, it is available in models sold in Europe and Japan.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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. The automobile industry has been developed for more than 200 years, and the use of petroleum as fuel has dominated most of the time.

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JULY 6, 2015

In a speech outlining his future vision for Honda Motor, new President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to begin sales in Japan of the next-generation successor to the Clarity fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) before the end of the current fiscal year (ending 31 March 2016).

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MAY 2, 2023

Tesla additionally slashed costs in January on its flagship automobiles, the Type S sedan and Type X crossover. Analysts say Tesla is feeling the squeeze from easing call for for its automobiles and rising manufacturing capability from untouched crops in Texas and Germany that opened ultimate pace. Europe and China.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

Positioned as the next generation smart device, BYTON is designed for the future of autonomous driving in which the automobile will become a mobile digital lounge. BYTON aims to create a premium brand rooted in China which has a global reach. The company’s vehicle concept and design center is located in Munich.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The new Mazda3 (Axela in Japan) will feature a next-generation car connectivity system, Mazda Connect, when it goes on sale this autumn. One of the functions available through Mazda Connect is access to the Aha by HARMAN web content platform for automobiles (Aha).

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In response, Ethiopia’s Transport and Logistics Ministries have announced that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia, unless they are electric. (!) Details were scarce, but he has announced that, “ a decision has been made, that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia unless they are electric ones.”

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Teijin Limited began operating a pilot plant for the fully integrated production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) components from carbon fiber on the premises of its Matsuyama Factory in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Earlier post.). billion) for carbon fiber composite products by around 2020.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Toyota unveiled new sedan models in the Corolla series (known in China as “Corolla” and “Levin”) in a world premiere at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Sales in the United States and Europe are scheduled to start in spring 2019. 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan, US market. 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan, US market.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

BYD J6 in Japan’s first all-electric public transit loop line. announced that they had put 4 BYD J6 electric buses into service on Japan’s first all-electric public transit loop. In the future, we will continue to optimize the cruising range and charging time to face the global warming issues positively.”.

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JULY 18, 2018

China-based Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading one-stop mobile transportation platform, and Booking Holdings, a global leader in online accommodations and travel e-commerce, have entered into a strategic partnership. Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry.

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JULY 15, 2015

Japan-based HORIBA, a leading supplier of automotive test systems, is acquiring the global advanced vehicle engineering, research and product testing business operated by UK-based MIRA. The sale will allow MIRA to continue with its plans for growth by building on its reputation in vehicle R&D, engineering and testing.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. million vehicles by fiscal 2013, as compared to 1 million vehicle sold in the current fiscal year.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

liter gasoline engine will be produced at a newly-constructed assembly plant owned by Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing Co., Sales of the locally assembled Mazda2 in Vietnam will also begin in October 2011. It began selling completely built-up Mazda models (Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-9 from Japan; BT-50 from Thailand) in March 2011.

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DECEMBER 27, 2011

Japan-based DENSO Corporation will exhibit for the first time at the 11 th Auto Expo 2012, in New Delhi, India, from 5-11 Jan 2012 as part of an effort to expand its business in the country. Among its exhibits, DENSO will present Resonance 2021, which is a cockpit simulator envisioned for the 2021 automobile.

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