Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Hitachi Metals will invest approximately ¥18 billion (US$172 million) in innovative production lines for Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnets and ferrite magnets at its Kumagaya Works in Japan with the aim of satisfying surging demand for automotive-related motors as well as various electric motors for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Dynario, together with a dedicated fuel cartridge for refueling on the go, will be launched in Japan, in a limited edition of 3,000 units only, and will be exclusively available at Shop1048 , Toshiba’s direct-order web site for digital consumer products in the Japanese market. Operation of a DMFC.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

Nissan will launch multiple vehicles with autonomous drive technology in the next four years in Europe, the United States, Japan and China. The technology will be installed on mainstream, mass-market cars at affordable prices and the first model will come to Japan this year. Nissan Intelligent Integration.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the fuel cell stack yet delivers output of more than 100 kW, with an output density of 3.1 Honda will begin lease sales in Japan of this all-new Clarity Fuel Cell in March 2016. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2013

Some key non-OECD market have stagnated during the time period. The technical potential to reach the GFEI target has been demonstrated, but policies are needed to ensure these technologies are widely adopted in the mass market.”. The trend is toward smaller displacements (downsizing). mpg US) global average by 2030 for new cars.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2011

The new hybrid models, based on a modular hybrid system, make their world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show and will appear on the market over the course of the year. The hybrid represents part of the downsizing strategy of Mercedes-Benz. With these two E-Class models we are now continuing our comprehensive hybrid offensive.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

The anticipated action plan comes at a time when the automotive industry is facing particular pressure due to a strong decline of the EU market and structural overcapacities. While the European market is considered mature, several third markets are growing fast, changing the trade flows and the automotive value chain.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

MMC, through its local producer and distributor Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh), will begin initiatives for future market introduction of the i-MiEV. MMC is currently selling the i-MiEV in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and European markets.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

Reason enough why the Swift has swiftly clocked sales of over 3 million units in the domestic market since its introduction in India two decades ago. litre Z-series powertrain, which now features a three-cylinder layout for the petrol engine, christened Z12E, a downsize from the outgoing 1.2-litre, litre, four-cylinder, K12C unit.

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Green Car Congress

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. Intelligent Energy showed the progress of fuel cell shipments in the UK, and the prognosis of the “ramp up” for the automotive fuel cell market until 2020 (see diagram).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Honda is currently working on downsizing the hardware and further improvement of the precision of robotic hand movements such as “grasping” and “manipulation.” It is said that there is water on the Moon, and various possibilities for the use of water may open up are attracting attention.

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Green Car Congress

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.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

Japan and the United States continue to lead the market, accounting for 62% and 29% of global sales in 2012 (740,000 and 355,000 vehicles sold). Engine downsizing and weight reduction represent around 30% of that potential collectively. HEV sales broke the one million mark in 2012, and reached 1.2 million, up 43% from 2011.

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Carbon Supplies Global Transportation 265

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

In the UK and Europe, B to D segment vehicles are responsible for almost 80% of passenger car sales, and there are further significant opportunities to apply the technology in the US, Japan and China. The technology can also be applied to medium and heavy duty commercial vehicle platforms. SpeedStart.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected. China will be the highest growth market for turbocharged light vehicles with an 16 point increase in penetration of total sales. The current average engine size is a 3.0-liter liter six-cylinder. million versus 7.5 million in 2016.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

Advanced combustion technologies alone could reduce CO 2 tailpipe emissions by 40% from current average levels for new-vehicle fleets of 250 to 270 grams per kilometer (g/km) in the United States, 150 to 170 g/km in Europe, 130 to 140 g/km in Japan, and 200 to 215g/km in China, according to the analysis. ICE-propelled vehicles. The consumer.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2011

MHI looks for the EXTREM to become a strategic product that will lead the LNG carrier market. The depth of the ship has also been reduced by 1m, enabling better compatibility with major terminals in Japan and other countries in view of cargo manifold and gangway landing arrangement. As of September 2010, it had built 42 LNG carriers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2009

The automotive market is experiencing difficult conditions due to the rapid contraction of global demand. At the same time, the new company will downsize, exit and restructure operations in business areas that offer little prospect of future market expansion or where Hitachi is uncompetitive. Renewable Energy-Related Businesses.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2009

The car is scheduled to be introduced in Japan this summer with the company providing the Ministry of the Environment with 15 units for a verification test which will be conducted by five prefectural and city governments. Its efficiency has also been boosted thanks to a lighter body weight and the downsizing of the battery pack design.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Raising money to bring a PHEV to market. But we have nothing to announce in terms of any kind of market place." Batteries not ready.

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