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Panasonic 12V Ni-MH Energy Recovery Systems used in new idle-stop minicars from Nissan and Mitsubishi

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Panasonic Corporation’s NiMH 12V Energy Recovery Systems ( earlier post ) is being applied in the new idle-stop (stop-start) minicars just introduced by Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors in Japan: the Nissan DAYZ ROOX and Mitsubishi eK Space. The new models were designed and developed for the Japanese market by NMKV Co.,

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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The vehicles also exceed the MLIT fuel efficiency standard for 2015 by 20% and achieve emissions levels 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT''s Approval System for Low-Emission Vehicles, making them eligible for tax reductions under the Japanese government’s tax incentive program for environment-friendly vehicles. Displacement.

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Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

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The NiMH hybrid battery is located below the front seat, creating a comfortable riding space and large cargo space. For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 l/100 km) and CO 2 emissions of 98 g/km under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. Engine model.

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Toyota launches Prius in Japan; forecasts delay in deliveries of the new model

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(The five-seat model uses a NiMH battery pack.). CO 2 emissions are 75% lower than 2005 standards (Japan’s strictest) under the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles, qualifying the Prius a for Japanese government tax reductions and subsidies for environment-friendly vehicles. Prius α powertrain. Engine power.

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New Toyota/Hino fuel cell bus uses fuel cell system from Mirai

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The fuel cell hybrid bus uses a NiMH battery. The new fuel cell bus is equipped with eight 480-liter high-pressure hydrogen tanks as well as two 114 kW fuel cell stacks and two 110 kW, 335 N·m motors to provide increased output.

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EDF and Toyota Expand Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Demonstration Efforts in Strasbourg, France

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The current generation NiMH PHEV prototype in London. EDF and Toyota first announced their partnership in Fall 2007, with a small number of NiMH PHEVs being integrated into EDF’s fleet. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)  EDF and Toyota expanded their European road trials of PHEVs to the UK last year. Earlier post.).

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Toyota launches new Crown series sedans in Japan, including new hybrid models

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The battery pack is NiMH. Combined with certification for emission levels 75% lower than 2005 standards under the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles, the new Crown series is eligible for tax reduction measures under the Japanese government’s taxation system for environment-friendly vehicles. liter V6 vehicle.

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