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Toyota launches TOYOTA NEXT Open Innovation Program in Japan

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In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation has launched the TOYOTA NEXT open innovation program. Dealer services provided by Toyota dealers nationwide.

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News: Nissan Charts Future EV Plans

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Nissan President and Chief Executive Officer Makoto Uchida said: “The Arc Plan shows our path to the future.” There was no breakdown of what models will be sold in North America, but adding to the company’s two EVs on sale currently, Leaf and Ariya , will be boost to their dealer network.

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Skylark Restaurants in Japan to offer free EV recharging at 900 locations

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The Skylark restaurant group in Japan plans to offer free EV public recharging at their 900 locations around Japan, with no obligation to be a customer of the restaurant. Integrity Exports.

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Updated Nissan LEAF available in Japan; range improved by 14%; new motor uses 40% less dysprosium

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released the updated Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV) in Japan. The battery-electric LEAF, now in its second iteration, is now available at Nissan dealers nationwide. In addition to the LEAF, Nissan plans to use the lower dysprosium motor in future hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Toyota to make “Connected Vehicles” its new standard in Japan; redesigned Crown and Corolla Sport as 1st-generation Connected Cars

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The future of just-in-time vehicle services and support has arrived in Japan in the form of two well-known Toyota vehicles—the Crown, the volume nameplate’s flagship passenger vehicle—and the Corolla Sport—the all-new hatchback version of the Corolla—launched just this year. e-Care Health Check Report.

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Nissan Prices LEAF in Japan Starting at 3.76M (US$40.5K); Mitsubishi Begins Sales of i-MiEV to Individuals at 3.98M

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announced the beginning of the pre-order process for the battery-electric LEAF in Japan, as well a starting price of ¥3.76 Nissan aims to sell 6,000 units in Japan in fiscal year 2010. MMC will reduce the i-MiEV’s MSRP by 619,000 yen to ¥3,980,000 (US$42,800), and expects to sell about 4,000 units in Japan in FY 2010.

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Honda Prologue all-electric SUV teased prior to 2024 release date

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Prologue was designed at the Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles in collaboration with a Honda design team in Japan.” The team was forced to overcome challenges related to remote work requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic to collaborate virtually with Honda’s design team members in Japan. ” (Honda).

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