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AUGUST 17, 2021

Nissan launched the Note Aura NISMO, sales of which are scheduled to start in Japan this autumn. Utilizing aerodynamic technologies refined through motor racing, the Note Aura NISMO features optimized aerodynamic downforce, offering stability at high speeds.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As part of its newly announced 30-year environmental plan , Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) says that it will raise the proportion of electrified vehicles in its total sales—with a focus on its plug-in hybrids) to 50% by 2030. Raise the proportion of electric vehicles in the total sales to 50 percent by 2030.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors will begin production of the Minicab-MiEV, a onebox kei–car-class commercial electric vehicle (EV), at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI), MMC’s factory in Indonesia. MMKI has a production capacity of 220,000 vehicles per year, and currently produces the Pajero Sport, Xpander, and Xpander Cross.

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JULY 27, 2023

Global sales of Nissan Motor electric vehicles have surpassed the 1-million unit milestone. The model is currently sold in approximately 50 markets centering on Japan, the US and Europe. In 2022, Nissan started sales of the Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

Nissan Motor plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The vehicle is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and is being planned and developed by NMKV Co.,

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors announced that the new Minicab EV, a kei-car1 class electric commercial vehicle with a monobox design, will go on sale at sales affiliates nationwide in Japan on December 21.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Honda Motor Co., Honda is planning to launch sales of a Honda Legend equipped with the newly approved automated driving equipment (“Traffic Jam Pilot”) before the end of the current fiscal year (ending 31 March 2021). 14 of 2019) took effect 1 April 2020. 14 of 2019) took effect 1 April 2020.

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Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2021

Tesla is starting to gain some serious momentum in Japan, thanks to a wave of Model 3 orders. In March alone, the number of Teslas sold in Japan increased by 1,300% year-over-year, thanks in part to the car-buying public’s warm reception to the Model 3. . “Sales are extremely strong.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Global annual sales of TMC hybrids. Cumulative sales in Japan of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— reached 2.04 Globally, cumulative sales of TMC-produced hybrid vehicles since the first was launched in 1997 have now topped 4.60 Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 22, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced its forecasts for the FY2016 full-year (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017). For FY2016 operating results, MMC forecasts net sales of ¥1910.0 MMC’s global sales forecast for FY2016 is 962,000 units, a decrease of 8% or 86,000 units over the same period in FY2015. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 30, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors’ 2019 Outlander PHEV, featuring a redesigned powertrain, is now on sale in Japan. The 2019 PHEV features a newly developed drive battery and engine as well as increased rear motor and generator outputs. In addition, the model adds new SNOW and SPORT modes to its Twin Motor 4WD powertrain.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Nissan Serena e-POWER goes on sale in JapanThe Nissan Serena e-POWER will go on sale in Japan on 1 March, combining the exceptional driving performance of the e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) with the family-friendly features of the popular Serena minivan. e-Power vehicles do not use grid charging.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. In Japan, four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers—Honda, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd.,

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO S has gone on sale in Japan, offering buyers of the country’s best-selling car more power and sportiness. The Nissan e-POWER powertrain is driven by an electric motor that’s powered by a gasoline engine—i.e, a series hybrid. a series hybrid.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. The Outlander PHEV made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year. Plug-in hybrid drive system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

Honda Motor Co., has begun sales of the all-new Grace hybrid sedan at dealerships across Japan. The Grace is equipped with Honda’s Sport Hybrid i-DCD one-motor hybrid system that enables the driver to start in EV mode and realizes fuel economy of 34.4 Honda’s monthly sales target in Japan is 3,000 units.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

The Nikkei reports that Toyota will begin sales of its new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV), reportedly named Mirai, in Japan in December. The company had earlier said the fuel cell sedan would be on sale in Japan before April 2015, and in the US and Europe by summer 2015. Fuel Cells Hydrogen Japan' Earlier post.).

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APRIL 12, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, has achieved sales of 200,000 units worldwide since its launch in 2013. Since making its debut in Japan, the Outlander PHEV has been rolled out to more than 50 countries across the world. liter gasoline engine.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 26, 2023

The crowd initiatives international shiny car gross sales to climb 5 p.c Trade for the likes of Volkswagen and Common Motors has develop into tougher as native competitors roll out a slew of electrical fashions. this moment, principally on surging call for for EVs. It’s visual a ten p.c bounce within the U.S., growth in China.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 26, 2023

The gang initiatives world brightness automobile gross sales to climb 5 % this generation, principally on surging call for for EVs. Industry for the likes of Volkswagen and Normal Motors has transform more difficult as native competitors roll out a slew of electrical fashions. It’s vision a ten % bounce within the U.S.,

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Honda Motor Co., began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today. L direct injection engine with a 22 kW (30 hp), 160 N·m (118 lb-ft) motor. Hybrids Japan' VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge. The conventional VEZEL is equipped with a 1.5L liter engine. VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge. The hybrid’s fuel economy of 27.0

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Push EVs

JULY 21, 2022

The BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) will be the first model to arrive in Japan, followed by the Dolphin and the Seal. Tokyo, Japan – On July 21, BYD JAPAN Inc., a branch of BYD Company Limited in Japan, held a brand conference in Tokyo, marking BYD’s official entry into the passenger vehicle market in Japan.

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Teslarati

APRIL 3, 2023

The Tesla Model Y Long Range is available to order in Japan. New Model Y and Model 3 purchases may be eligible for Japan’s Clean Energy Vehicle Introduction Promotion Subsidy (CEV Subsidy). Tesla Japan recently announced that the Model Y Long Range from Giga Shanghai is available for purchase.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Nissan Motor Co., plans to start full production of the new Nissan LEAF ( earlier post ) at Nissan’s Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, and at Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. The two production sites join Nissan’s Oppama Plant in Japan, which is producing the new generation of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle.

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MARCH 11, 2016

On 10 March, Honda Motor Co. began sales in Japan of its all-new fuel cell vehicle (FCV), the Clarity Fuel Cell. Honda will begin with small-volume production at the Production Supervisory Unit and Powertrain Production Supervisory Unit (located in Tochigi, Japan), eventually expanding production volume. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Nissan’s grain boundary diffusion process allows it to reduce the use of dysprosium in the traction motor in the updated LEAF by 40%. Nissan Motor Co., released the updated Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV) in Japan. Click to enlarge. Dysprosium is added to neodymium magnet’s to strengthen heat resistance.

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JULY 25, 2022

BYD Japan, the Japanese branch of China-based BYD, marked its official entry into the passenger vehicle market in Japan with the Japanese debut of three BYD models: BYD ATTO 3, BYD Dolphin, and BYD Seal. BYD ATTO 3 is slated to become the first BYD passenger vehicle sold in Japan, with sales expected to begin in January 2023.

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AUGUST 31, 2012

Honda Motor Co., has begun lease sales of the Fit EV ( earlier post ) to local governments and businesses in Japan. Honda plans to lease approximately 200 units of the Fit EV in the next two years, mostly to local governments and businesses.

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MAY 15, 2015

Honda Motor Co., has begun sales of the all-new Honda SHUTTLE. compact wagon and hybrid at dealerships across Japan. Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC engine, 7-speed DCT system with a built-in high-output motor and an IPU (intelligent power unit) that unifies a lithium-ion battery and power drive unit. km/liter (80 mpg US, 2.9

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Honda Motor Co., will begin sales of an affordably-priced hybrid version as well as the newly refreshed gasoline-powered version of the Honda Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans on Friday, 5 February, at dealerships across Japan. Earlier post.) The hybrid is a new addition to the Odyssey lineup. km/L in JC08 mode (61.1

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor will roll out more hybrid vehicles in Japan, wanting them to account for one in two cars sold domestically by next year. Toyota sold 684,000 hybrids in Japan last year, and expects to sell 760,000 in 2016 under smaller overall volume, according to the report. million, the plans show.

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 150

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JULY 31, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation introduced the fully redesigned Triton one-ton pickup truck in Bangkok, Thailand, with sales already commencing in Thailand. The all-new Triton will be rolled out in markets centering on the ASEAN and Oceania regions and is scheduled for launch in Japan in early 2024 for the first time in 12 years.

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APRIL 20, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. Mitsubishi Motors has stopped production and sales of the applicable cars. Nissan was the one who identified the discrepancies.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Annual sales of TMC hybrids in Japan and globally. Cumulative sales in Japan of its Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) hybrid vehicles have topped the 1-million mark, while more than 2.68 The Prius has been the top-seller in Japan for the last fourteen months ( earlier post ). Tags: Hybrids Sales.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid. Hybrids Japan' The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter

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JUNE 3, 2022

Toyota Motor is introducing the O-Uchi Kyuden System, a home storage battery system based on its electrified vehicle battery technology. Pre-orders for the system have started, and sales in Japan will begin in August through home builders and general construction companies. kWh and a rated output of 5.5

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Suzuki Motor Corporation and SkyDrive Inc. In addition to the aircraft to be used at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, aircraft for sales to customers will be manufactured at this plant. Driving ceremony photo. have started manufacturing ‘ flying cars ’ in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

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