Corporation, Downsizing and Japan

Mitsubishi Electric develops EV motor drive system with built-in silicon carbide inverter

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a prototype electric vehicle (EV) motor drive system with a built-in silicon-carbide inverter. Mitsubishi Electric plans to commercialize its new EV motor system after finalizing technologies for motor/inverter cooling, further downsizing and additional efficiency. Prototype motor.

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Mitsubishi Motor Motors Motoring

Mitsubishi Motors to unveil two plug-in hybrid concepts at Tokyo Motor Show 2013

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world premiere concept cars—two of them plug-in hybrids—at the 43 rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 late in November. The latest fuel efficiency technologies adopted in the MITSUBISHI Concept AR include the use of a downsized direct-injection turbocharged engine. Earlier post.)

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Mitsubishi Plug-in Concept 2013

Toyota and Denso develop SiC power semiconductor for power control units; targeting 10% improvement in hybrid fuel efficiency

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MAY 20, 2014

Toyota intends to leverage the benefits of high frequency and high efficiency of SiC power semiconductors to enable PCU downsizing of 80%. Toyota Motor Corporation, in collaboration with Denso Corporation (Denso) and Toyota Central R&D Labs., Click to enlarge. Source: Toyota. Click to enlarge.

Toyota

Toyota Power Powered Hybrid

Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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MAY 7, 2010

General results included: New benchmark in weight reduction achieved through Advanced High-Strength Steel optimized structures, enabling powertrain downsizing for affordable electrified vehicles. —Jody Shaw, Chairman, FSV Program and manager of Technical Marketing and Product Research at United States Steel Corporation.

South Korea

South Korea Global USA PHEV

Toyota announces aggressive environmental targets through 2050; cutting new vehicle CO2 by 90% compared to 2010

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OCTOBER 14, 2015

In Japan, selling at least 1,000 fuel cell vehicles per month (well in excess of 10,000 per year). Promoting the downsizing and improvement of power control units in hybrids and PHVs, etc.; Ever better cars. that can improve the fuel efficiency of hybrids by 10 percent.

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2010 Toyota CO2 Vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors and the Thai Government to start joint study for fleet testing of i-MiEV; MMC adding third plant in Thailand for global small car production

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and the government of Thailand agreed to start joint study for fleet testing of electric vehicles (EV). MMC is currently selling the i-MiEV in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and European markets.

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i-MiEV Thailand Mitsubishi Global

DENSO Develops Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor With Improved Temperature Detection Accuracy

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APRIL 21, 2009

DENSO Corporation has improved the temperature detection accuracy of its newly developed diesel exhaust temperature sensor. In addition, DENSO also expects an increase in gasoline-powered vehicles with turbochargers to meet the demand for higher engine power as downsizing progresses. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Gas Cleaner Emissions Downsizing

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation reached an agreement in 2010 on the supply of the hybrid technology components, upon which the Toyota Prius is based. Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel

Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%. Both powerful and rhythmic acceleration are realized.

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Toyota Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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APRIL 27, 2016

Honda’s current state-of-the-art vehicle is the Clarity Fuel Cell, currently available in Japan, and to be available in the US and Europe by the end of the year. The only way to solve this chicken-and-the-egg problem was to create our own hydrogen for FCV use, which was realized by joint-development with Iwatani Corporation.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production

KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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JANUARY 10, 2013

Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. Japan: 46% believe the share will be 11–15%.

Downsizing

Downsizing Global Auto Brazil

Toshiba Launches Direct Methanol Fuel Cell in Japan as External Power Source for Mobile Electronic Devices

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

Toshiba Corporation launched its first direct methanol fuel-cell product: Dynario, an external power source that delivers power to mobile digital consumer products. Dynario, fuel cartridge and consumer device. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Orders will be accepted from 22 October, and shipping will start on 29 October.

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Japan Fuel Power Powered

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

Hyundai top 12/18/07 Hyundai Motor, Koreas largest automaker, said it is considering developing a plug-in hybrid car, a move expected to follow bigger rivals such as Japans Toyota Motor and General Motors of the United States. On the other side are two allied car makers, Frances Renault SA and Japans Nissan Motor Co.,

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

Mitsubishi Electric develops EV motor drive system with built-in silicon carbide inverter

Mitsubishi Motors to unveil two plug-in hybrid concepts at Tokyo Motor Show 2013

Toyota and Denso develop SiC power semiconductor for power control units; targeting 10% improvement in hybrid fuel efficiency

Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

Toyota announces aggressive environmental targets through 2050; cutting new vehicle CO2 by 90% compared to 2010

Mitsubishi Motors and the Thai Government to start joint study for fleet testing of i-MiEV; MMC adding third plant in Thailand for global small car production

DENSO Develops Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor With Improved Temperature Detection Accuracy

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

Toshiba Launches Direct Methanol Fuel Cell in Japan as External Power Source for Mobile Electronic Devices

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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