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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. Source: BCG.

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APRIL 5, 2010

The race is on to get ahead in the green car era – and now Japan, already the frontrunner, is planning to offer economic aid to countries that produce rare earth metals or lithium in exchange for supplies of their resources. That’s the report from Japanese business daily The Nikkei, which suggests the materials would be [.].

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 6, 2010

As Japan aims to take its plug-in vehicle sales to 600,000 a year by 2020, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has outlined the steps that will need to be taken to reach this goal. As of 2008, Japan had around 600,000 “next generation” vehicles on its roads – including hybrids and electric vehicles, making up [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 4, 2009

In the US, Chrysler and General Motors fell into bankruptcy; while in Japan even its major automakers have been left reeling from significant profit falls. It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? Averting a slump. Why the race is on.

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JUNE 7, 2009

Full story "Future of 'green' cars begins with the hybrid" in Japan's leading newspaper, The Asahi Shimbun. Tags: toyota hybrid battery electric car. "That is the case even today.".a

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JULY 30, 2013

The biggest names in Japanese motoring have agreed to work together in an effort to boost the installation of a charging network for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles across Japan. Latest News Green cars Electric cars Hybrid cars Nissan Mitsubishi Honda Toyota'

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 4, 2010

The UN World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations is expected to adopt many of the safety rules for hybrid and electric vehicles currently used in Japan, according to a report in The Nikkei.

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2010

Good news for plug-in hybrid vehicle fans – Suzuki Motor Corporation has received type approval for its newly developed Swift Plug-in Hybrid.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. It is set to debut in 2013.

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Green Cars News

JULY 19, 2009

Though it has made no secret of the fact that it believes the future of green cars lies with pure electric vehicles, Nissan plans to sell hybrid vehicles based on its own technology in Japan from 2011. The company has already outlined plans to introduce an electric car in Japan and the US by the end of 2010.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 11, 2010

The Japanese government could soon introduce legislation requiring electric and hybrid cars to make a minimum noise level. Tags: Electric cars Hybrid cars Nissan electric hybrid japan legal noise sound.

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JUNE 1, 2010

China is starting a program to subsidize buyers of battery-powered and plug-in hybrids. Journal article: China to Subsidize Electric Cars. China to Subsidize Electric Cars. All-electric e6 vehicles made by BYD charge up in Shenzhen, where the cars are used as taxis. Japan and Europe.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Suzuki is set to exhibit two new exciting green car concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, a Swift with Plug-in Hybrid system and an SX4 Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). The type of petrol engine used for the Hybrid is similar to the 3-cylinder 658 cc fitted to the compact and low tax ‘Kei’ cars in Japan. .

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Nevertheless, the show retains its importance for home-grown manufacturers and with Japanese Government incentives centring on low-emission cars it’s no surprise to see this year’s event adopt a green theme. Unlike most hybrid cars it has also been confirmed to have manual transmission as an option. Faye Sunderland.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 18, 2009

We’re just weeks away from the first fleet buyers in Japan receiving the production version of the much hyped Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car with individual buyers able to place orders for delivering beginning next April. The unexpected success of the vehicle has prompted the company to work on five more electric cars.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I

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JULY 20, 2010

The carmaker also revealed that it intends to retail a battery electric vehicle in Japan and the US by 2012, with trials set to start this year. Tags: Honda diesel electric hybrid plan plug-in speech Takanobu Ito. Honda has revealed plans to introduce a new small diesel engine exclusively for the European market.

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Green Cars News

JULY 25, 2010

An editorial in Japanese business daily the Nikkei, has urged home-grown car manufacturers to keep pace with China and the US in the changing global market for electric vehicles.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

Car manufacturers have to move with the times - and while Japanese car maker Honda has been at the forefront of the green car revolution, even it may have to rethink its strategy. According to Honda President Takeo Fukui, the company is “thinking about plug-in hybrids&#.

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MAY 20, 2008

N ow that the number one automaker and the number two automaker has made the commitment to building Plug In hybrid / electric vehicles by 2010, another automotive giant is joining the race. Here is the story from the New York Times : Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. Thus, Nissan will be offering serial plug in hybrids.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

The number one and number three car manufacturers in Japan have outlined very different targets in order to halt their sharp sales slides - with each choosing a contrasting type of green car to steer their revival. A decision on a Europe based plant is likely to be made soon.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 2, 2009

Japanese manufacturer Nissan has made no secret of the fact that it believes the future of green cars revolves firmly around zero-emission electric technology rather than hybrid cars - and now it has the vehicle to back up its claims. The vehicles will go on sale in Europe, the USA and in Japan in 2010.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Japanese carmaker Honda has announced a second electric vehicle testing programme involving plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric cars, electric scooters and electric carts.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 19, 2009

Despite previous suggestions that Toyota wanted to keep everything in house, the Nikkei reports that it will procure batteries for hybrid vehicles from Sanyo Electric Company starting around 2011. The company will use them in other types of vehicles moving forward including plug-in hybrids and pure electric cars.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2009

Japanese automaker Nissan has clearly emphasised its belief that electric cars are the future ahead of alternative technologies such as hybrid and fuel cells, and now it will start studies with Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K Reducing influence to grid power by enabling quick charging facilities with lower electric capacity. -

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Speaking to the business newspaper, he stated that the company would introduce a hybrid version of its Freed minivan in 2011 and he corroborated an earlier report that the company would introduce a battery electric vehicle by 2015.

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

According to reports in The Nikkei , the Toyota Motor Corporation plans to begin the commercial production of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in 2012. The plug-ins will use lithium-ion batteries produced by Toyota’s joint venture with Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Electric Vehicle Energy Company.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Mazda has adopted a policy aimed at improving its internal combustion engines and then combine them with electric devices. This includes the i-stop idling stop system, regenerative braking and hybrid systems. Now it aims to strengthen the base of future research and development activities.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

The Green Piece - Tuesday 30th June 2009. It was a clear winner in our poll to determine the ‘Green Car Manufacturer of the Year’ in 2008 – but 2009 has been much more difficult for Toyota. After establishing itself as a leader in the green car race, Toyota has been pegged back in recent times.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The Japanese manufacturer will unveil two new concept cars at the event: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid and the i-MiEV CARGO. There will also be 10 Mitsubishi current production vehicles on display that qualify for eco-car tax incentives in Japan.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Newsletter Vol.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. So who is leading the green car race?

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APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", No announced plans.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Those were the words of Henry Li, head of Build Your Dreams (BYD) Auto’s export and trade division, as he spoke about the staggering growth of his company which launched one of China’s first electric saloon cars earlier this year. How China plans to dominate the electric car race. Now, BYD is set to conquer America.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. Electric cars remain dependent on the development of better,affordable batteries.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The green car race may have been dominated by Japanese and German manufacturers to date, with American automakers playing catch-up, but now it is the French who are fighting back with Peugeot, Citroen and Renault all revealing a greener outlook…. The green car race: the French are coming.

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