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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). TMC will launch the vehicle in Japan on 30 January 2012. Charging service: Prius PHV users can use charging stations (G-Station) installed at Toyota dealers in Japan free of charge for an hour.

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Hybrids in Japan Grabbed 12% New Vehicle Market Share in May

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Hybrids represented 12% of new light-duty vehicle sales—excluding minicars—in Japan in May, according to figures from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. By comparison, in the US hybrids represented 2.8% of new vehicle sales for the month, with 25,693 units reported sold. Earlier post.).

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Mazda introduces facelifted Demio with 1.3L SKYACTIV engine in Japan; hybrid-like fuel consumption at a lower price

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Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. L/100km) on Japan’s 10-15 mode test cycle, or 25.0 By comparison, the Prius S model is rated at 35.5 72 mpg US, 3.3

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Q3 Roland Berger E-Mobility Index finds stagnant sales, lack of concepts to persuade customers to go electric

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The latest E-Mobility Index from Roland Berger and Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen (fka) for the third quarter of 2015 finds that the market share of electric vehicles in the seven leading automotive nations—Germany, France, Italy, the USA, Japan, China and South Korea—remains stubbornly low. “ Technology.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

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Not relying on the dealer to provide this information will serve them and you best. The standard Leaf S could cost even less to drive off the dealer lot. Just Chill Out The ramifications for American Nissan dealers and their customers will be significant. We guarantee they will be pleased to see you.

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Was the Jeep Wrangler 4xe 2021’s 3rd Highest-Selling EV in the US?

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Putting my frustration with a lack of transparency from Stellantis aide, the Wrangler 4xe’s strong sales also portends well for near-term sales of other PHEVs in the US including the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe which is expected to arrive at US dealers in early 2022.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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The closest comparisons for hydrogen-only cars are the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo. While not fast by EV standards, it will get the job done for entering freeways, which is what the e:FCEV will be doing a lot of as it will only be leased in California when it hits dealers in late 2024.

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