Toyota Electric Car News From Japan Mobility Show
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 22, 2023
Toyota had an array of new concepts at the Japan Mobility Show this week. One of them could be a blockbuster if it goes into production.
AutoFlight delivers first electric air taxi to customer in Japan
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 5, 2024
AutoFlight has achieved a significant milestone by officially delivering its first Prosperity aircraft to a customer in Japan, marking the world’s inaugural delivery of a civilian ton-class eVTOL aircraft. The five-seater Prosperity aircraft was handed over to the customer, a pioneering Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operator in Japan.
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Minerals used in electric cars: How much does the US import and from where?
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. The table below lists the weight (in kg) of the minerals used in a typical electric car and a typical conventional car. Electric cars. Conventional cars. Norway, Canada, Japan, Finland. Rare earths.
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Nissan shows in-construction all-solid-state battery pilot line in Japan
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 18, 2024
Under the Nissan Ambition 2030 long-term vision, Nissan aims to launch EVs equipped with the batteries by fiscal year […] The post Nissan shows in-construction all-solid-state battery pilot line in Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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Japan To Build Pressurized Lunar Rover For NASA
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 15, 2024
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Masahito Moriyama have signed an agreement to advance sustainable human exploration of the Moon. Japan will design, develop, and operate a pressurized rover for crewed and uncrewed exploration on the Moon.
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BYD launches 3 electric cars in Japan
Push EVs
JULY 21, 2022
The BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) will be the first model to arrive in Japan, followed by the Dolphin and the Seal. Tokyo, Japan – On July 21, BYD JAPAN Inc., a branch of BYD Company Limited in Japan, held a brand conference in Tokyo, marking BYD’s official entry into the passenger vehicle market in Japan.
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Japan could lose 14% GDP and millions of jobs by stalling on electric cars – report
Electrek
MAY 11, 2022
Japan, the world’s second-largest car exporter, risks a 14% drop in GDP if it does not move more swiftly toward producing electric vehicles, according to a new report by the Climate Group. The post Japan could lose 14% GDP and millions of jobs by stalling on electric cars – report appeared first on Electrek.
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Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport PHEV In Japan
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Toyota launched sales of its all-new Crown Sport PHEV model in Japan. While retaining a beautiful design that resonates with the senses, the Crown Sport PHEV model promises drivers a sportier feel incorporating exclusive equipment […] The post Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport PHEV In Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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Toyota teases two BEV concepts ahead of Japan Mobility Show
Electric Cars Report
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Toyota will be exhibiting at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5*, with a booth themed “Let’s Change the Future of Cars―Find Your Future.”
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Isuzu and Honda Begin Testing Giga Fuel Cell Truck on Public Roads in Japan
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 7, 2024
Isuzu Motors and Honda Motor began demonstration testing on public roads in Japan of the Giga Fuel Cell, a fuel cell (FC)-powered heavy-duty truck currently being co-developed by the two companies.
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Honda Specialty Sports Concept to debut at Japan Mobility Show
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Japanese automaker Honda announced a comprehensive lineup for the next month’s Japan Mobility Show, including a potential electric successor of the NSX sports car. Called the Honda Specialty Sports Concept, the electric sports car concept will be focused on the “pleasure of driving” and the “joy of handling”.
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Nissan LEAF first electric car to pass 400,000 unit sales
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2019
The Nissan LEAF is the first electric car to surpass 400,000 sales. Introduced in 2010 as the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF has led the way in making the excitement and convenience of electric driving accessible to non-luxury buyers. Sales of the LEAF e+ began in late January in Japan.
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Panasonic Energy Opens New R&D Facility for Battery Production Development in Japan
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 12, 2024
Panasonic Energy has completed the construction of a new production development facility within its Suminoe factory in Osaka, Japan. This new […] The post Panasonic Energy Opens New R&D Facility for Battery Production Development in Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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BYD to expand electric car range into Europe following Japan entrance
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 2, 2022
Chinese electric automaker BYD continues global expansion with Germany and Sweden now in its sights. The post BYD to expand electric car range into Europe following Japan entrance appeared first on The Driven.
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Nissan reveals all-electric Hyper Urban concept toward Japan Mobility Show
Electric Cars Report
OCTOBER 2, 2023
In the lead up to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, Nissan is revealing a series of exciting all-electric concept vehicles, the first of which is the Nissan Hyper Urban, digitally revealed today.
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GM, Cruise and Honda to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Ridehail Service in Japan
Electric Cars Report
OCTOBER 19, 2023
General Motors, Honda and GM’s autonomous driving subsidiary Cruise have agreed to setup a driverless ride-hailing joint venture in Japan which will begin a driverless ride in early 2026. The three companies aim to establish the JV in first half of 2024.
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Nissan Sakura & Mitsubishi eK Cross EV make history by winning Japan Car Of The Year Award
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Monday was an electric day of firsts at the Japan Car of the Year awards prize-giving ceremony in Yokohama. It’s the first time that EVs captured the main Japan COTY trophy and the Import Car of the Year award in the same year.
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Mitsubishi to Launch the New Minicab EV Commercial Vehicle in Japan in December
Electric Cars Report
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Mitsubishi Motors announced that the new Minicab EV, a kei-car1 class electric commercial vehicle with a monobox design, will go on sale at sales affiliates nationwide in Japan on December 21.
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All-electric, high-performance Nissan Hyper Force concept unveiled at Japan Mobility Show
Electric Cars Report
OCTOBER 25, 2023
At the Japan Mobility Show today, Nissan unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force, the resounding finale to its innovative series of five “hyper” concept vehicles.
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Nissan to commercialize autonomous-drive mobility services in Japan by 2027
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 10, 2024
Japanese automaker Nissan revealed its roadmap to commercialize its inhouse-developed, autonomous-drive mobility services in Japan. This is a significant step towards the company’s long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030, to empower mobility by solving transportation service issues faced by local communities in Japan.
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Would this one-seater electric car be enough for you?
Electrek
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Japan is king of the kei cars, or small-format vehicles designed mostly for urban use. But local startup KG Motors is taking that miniaturization to a whole new level with its one-seater electric car. more… The post Would this one-seater electric car be enough for you? appeared first on Electrek.
Toyota launches new Prius Plug-in Hybrid sales in Japan
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 1, 2023
Toyota will start sales in Japan of all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid models, offered as the Z grade, on March 15, whit a starting price of 4,600,000 JPY (about 31,830 euros), Japanese automaker said on Wednesday.
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BYD’s Plan for Japan is Good for Africa
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 24, 2023
continued] The post BYD’s Plan for Japan is Good for Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. BYD has some big plans for the Japanese market, according to reports from Tokyo. The reports say BYD wants to.
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Nissan to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc.
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc., Nissan will acquire all the common shares of Vehicle Energy Japan held by […] The post Nissan to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. appeared first on Electric Cars Report. Nissan Motor Co.
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Nissan Launching Energy Share Service In Japan
Electric Cars Report
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Nissan is launching Nissan Energy Share in Japan to further unlock the value of electric vehicles. The new service features Nissan-unique energy management technology that controls the charging and discharging of EV batteries.
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Sony Honda Mobility to start selling their EVs in the US and Japan in 2026
Electric Cars Report
OCTOBER 13, 2022
announced plan to deliver its first electric vehicles by 2026 and will sell them online, starting in the United States and Japan. Details such as pricing, platform […] The post Sony Honda Mobility to start selling their EVs in the US and Japan in 2026 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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Finally: A small electric car that uses Gogoro’s swappable battery packs
Electrek
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Today at the Japan Mobility Show, we’re getting our first look at an electric car concept that employs Gogoro’s swappable batteries. more… The post Finally: A small electric car that uses Gogoro’s swappable battery packs appeared first on Electrek.
Toyota to Invest Up to 5.6 billion in Japan/U.S. Battery Production
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 31, 2022
billion) in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles, for which demand is growing, and aims to begin battery production between 2024 and 2026. billion in Japan/U.S. Battery Production appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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Nissan launches Note e-POWER NISMO S in Japan
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
The Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO S has gone on sale in Japan, offering buyers of the country’s best-selling car more power and sportiness. The Nissan e-POWER powertrain is driven by an electric motor that’s powered by a gasoline engine—i.e, The role of the gasoline engine is strictly to generate electric power.
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Nissan to launch 3 new EVs and 5 new e-POWER models in Japan by FY2022; 100K LEAFs sold in Japan
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2018
Nissan announced that it plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-POWER models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022 (31 March 2023). Nissan expects electric vehicles and e-POWER models to make up 40% of sales in Japan by the end of the company’s 2022 fiscal year. Under the wider Nissan M.O.V.E.
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US and Japan make trade deal for battery minerals ahead of IRS decision
Electrek
MARCH 28, 2023
The United States and Japan have struck a trade deal for battery minerals, according to Reuters. This deal could potentially allow Japanese electric cars greater access to US EV tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Mitsubishi Minicab-MiEV to be produced in Indonesia in 2024, first local production of the vehicle outside Japan
Electric Cars Report
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Mitsubishi Motors will begin production of the Minicab-MiEV, a onebox kei–car class commercial electric vehicle, at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (hereafter, MMKI), MMC’s factory in Indonesia.
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Tesla Sets Up Shop In Japan, Sells First Electric Cars
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 8, 2014
While Tesla Motors now sells electric cars in North America, parts of Europe, and--perhaps most importantly--China, it continues to expand its sales footprint. The most recent addition is Japan, a notoriously closed market where only one of the three largest makers has any interest at all in electric cars.
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Lexus LF-ZC and Lexus LF-ZL EV concepts debut at Japan Mobility Show 2023
EV Specifications
OCTOBER 25, 2023
At the inaugural Japan Mobility Show 2023, Lexus introduced a range of concept models under the theme "Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience", envisioning new possibilities for mobility through electric cars.
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MIH Consortium Unveils Innovative Urban Mobility Solutions at Japan Mobility Show
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The MIH Consortium unveiled the Project X and Y — innovative concept urban mobility solutions for people moving and cargo handling, at the Japan Mobility Show. These projects address the changing urban transport landscape by expanding the options for car-sharing, ride-hailing, food delivery, and goods transport.
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Can Tesla Increase Sales In Japan?
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
The width of the Model 3 (without mirrors) is 1,849 mm and most parking lots in Japan are 1,850 mm wide. This leaves only 1 mm of margin and some extraordinary parking skills to park the car at a shopping mall, public place, restaurant, and most homes in Japan.
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Electric-Car Concept From Japan Floats Like A Boat In Emergencies
Green Car Reports
APRIL 6, 2014
There are electric cars and (a few) amphibious cars, but what about electric amphibious cars? In the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan, there have been a few attempts to use electric cars for emergency power--but now this newest concept takes things a step further.
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MAZDA ICONIC SP concept previews future two-rotor EV powered sports car
Electric Cars Report
OCTOBER 24, 2023
At the Japan Mobility Show, alongside the premiere of the updated 2024 MX-5, Mazda unveiled the MAZDA ICONIC SP, a concept car that marries together a dual […] The post MAZDA ICONIC SP concept previews future two-rotor EV powered sports car appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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BYD Makes A Splash At Japan Mobility Show With Seal Debut — 1st Chinese Carmaker There
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 29, 2023
BYD is officially the first-ever Chinese automaker to participate in the Japan Mobility Show. The world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) made a big splash at the global automotive show formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show.
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Tesla Model 3 receives most votes in Japan electric vehicle interest survey
Teslarati
JULY 14, 2021
A recent survey from Japan has determined that the Tesla Model 3 is currently the top choice for car buyers looking to purchase an all-electric vehicle in the country. This was according to the results of a survey from Current Motor, which operates a popular imported car purchase service in Japan called “Foreign Car King.”
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Nissan Sakura Wins 2022-2023 Japan Car Of The Year Award & Kei Car Of The Year Award
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 14, 2022
This is despite Nissan being the early leader in the market when it produced a mass market electric car, the Nissan Leaf. The Leaf was the first electric vehicle to get to 500,000 sales. The Japanese EV market has been quite slow compared to other markets such as Europe and China. It took about 10 […].
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First Shift: Electrical car startups present process money crunch Video from Car Information
Baua Electric
MAY 15, 2023
• EV money crunch • ‘Strategic possible choices’ • Mazda’s delivery problem • Knowledge spill in Japan • Tesla problems healing The post First Shift: Electrical car startups present process money crunch Video from Car Information appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.
Japan Will Have Its First Tesla-Dedicated Vehicle Delivery Center In November
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 1, 2021
There’s some great news for Tesla owners in Japan. Tesmanian has reported that Tesla is opening its first delivery center in Japan, which will focus only on deliveries to the Japanese market. This news follows a few other newsworthy events, such as Tesla cutting the price for the Model 3 in February in Japan and […].
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