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New Mitsubishi Triton to use newly developed ladder frame, chassis and diesel engine

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The launch of the all-new Triton (sold as the L200 in some markets) is scheduled for 26 July in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, we have interviewed various customers about their usages and needs, and have repeatedly conducted development tests to meet the demands of a vehicle that works in a harsh environment.

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Osaka Gas launches pilot project in Thailand to supply vehicle natural gas fuel from biogas

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Osaka Gas has been engaged in developing biogas refining technology since 2012 in a quest to utilize unused biogas, promote energy preservation, and help protect the environment. Natural gas vehicles are also becoming increasingly prevalent in Thailand.

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Toyota launches Biodiversity & Sustainability Learning Center to complement Biotope project in Thailand

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Toyota has launched the Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Learning Center “Cheewa Panavet” at the Toyota Ban Pho Plant in Thailand. The learning center represents Toyota’s commitment to the environment as it adds a greater learning element to the Toyota Biotope, a habitat of living organisms spanning over 96,000 square meters.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Envisioning the future market environment, uses and technological advancements, Honda is exploring a range of future personal-use models including ones equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries. million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Commuter EVs.

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Toyota holds line-off ceremony for Prius in Thailand

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Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Thai consumer interest in the environment and energy-saving technologies has been growing, and the start of production and sales of Prius—the first time the third-generation Prius has been produced outside Japan—follows the start of Thai production and sales of the Camry Hybrid sedan in 2009.

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GM opens new US$200M diesel engine facility in Thailand; first to produce new 4-cylinder Duramax diesels

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General Motors opened a new diesel engine plant in Rayong, Thailand. The plant has the capability to manufacture approximately 120,000 engines per year for use in vehicles built in Thailand and other global markets. The new powertrain facility takes GM’s investment in Thailand to US$1.3 billion since 1998. liter and 2.8-liter

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Toyota develops electrolyzer using Mirai technology; deploying at DENSO plant

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In the future, Toyota hopes to contribute to expanding options for producing hydrogen using biogas generated from livestock manure in Thailand in addition to developing electrolysis equipment. It has also promoted transporting activities, such as the development and manufacturing of FC trucks for hydrogen transportation.

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