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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. km/L (62 mpg US) according to Japan’s JC08 test.

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Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. Away from home, the PHEV recharge support can be used to charge at G-stations located at around 4,200 Toyota dealers, and at around 10,800 other regular charging points across Japan.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

is launching the new Nissan Fuga Hybrid luxury sedan in Japan; the vehicle goes on sale 2 November at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. mpg US, 5.3 The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid is the third in the series of 'PURE DRIVE vehicles to be introduced in Japan. Tags: Hybrids Japan. Nissan Motor Co.,

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JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Monthly sales targets for Japan are 4,600 units for Voxy and 3,400 units for Noah. Hybrids Japan'

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MAY 27, 2014

Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 Nissan is targeting sales in Japan of 200 units per month. In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. Earlier post.) 250GT, 250GT Type S).

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AUGUST 13, 2014

will begin selling diesel hybrid passenger cars in Japan and Europe as early as fiscal 2016. Mazda aims to develop diesel-powered hybrid cars that can travel about 40 kilometers per liter [94 mpg US or 2.5 Mazda aims to develop diesel-powered hybrid cars that can travel about 40 kilometers per liter [94 mpg US or 2.5

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the completely redesigned Auris compact hatchback, a strategic compact model for both Japan and Europe. Monthly sales target for Japan is 2,000 units. mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, 6.25 The Auris is powered by a choice of 1.5-liter liter and 1.8-liter

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

will launch the all-new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan on 6 September. km/L (85 mpg US , 2.8 l/100 km) in JC08 mode, the highest of any hybrid vehicle available in Japan, excluding plug-in hybrids, Honda said, and high responsiveness throughout the rpm range. km/L (61 mpg US , 3.8 Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) Fit Hybrid.

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AUGUST 7, 2010

million (about US$18,600), which will be the lowest price for a gasoline-electric vehicle sold in Japan, according to company sources. which is expected to release a new compact hybrid next year that will do more than 40 kilometers per liter [94 mpg US, 2.5 mpg US, 3.3 Kyodo reports that Honda Motor Co.

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MARCH 25, 2011

mpg US, 3.33 L/100km] fuel economy, as measured under a new national standard to be introduced next month, makes it the most fuel-efficient car in Japan, excluding hybrids. ’s basic Fit Hybrid subcompact, which is priced at 1.59 million yen. Its 30km per liter [70.6

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AUGUST 19, 2011

mpg US; 4.93 mpg US; 9.43 Under japan’s current scheme, automakers must meet varying standards in 16 vehicle weight classes. The proposed new overall average target for 2020 is 20.3 km per liter [47.8 km per liter to 24.6 km per liter [24.9 This new 2020 target is an improvement of 19.6%

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AUGUST 1, 2012

launched the new Serena S-HYBRID in Japan. The Nissan Serena minivan has taken the Nº1 position in minivan sales in Japan for calendar year 2011, fiscal year 2011 and for the first half of calendar year 2012. mpg US, 6.6 It is is the only model in its class to be exempted from Japan’s automobile acquisition and weight taxes.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

has begun sales of the all-new Grace hybrid sedan at dealerships across Japan. km/L (81 mpg US or 2.9 Honda’s monthly sales target in Japan is 3,000 units. Honda Motor Co., 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

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

has begun sales of the all-new CR-Z (“Compact Renaissance Zero”) hybrid ( earlier post ) in Japan on Friday, February 26, 2010. km/L (59 mpg US, 4.0 km/L (53 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (48 mpg US, 4.9 Honda Motor Co., Honda is targeting monthly sales of 1,000 units of the new hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 13, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has launched the Prius α (Prius alpha) in Japan. Concurrent with launch, however, Toyota announced that it forecasts an unavoidable delay in delivery of the Prius α due to the ongoing effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake on production. km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

A survey ranking Japan’s “Eco Cars” for the Japanese magazine Nikkei Trendy by research group SC-Abeam Consulting of 500 people involved in vehicle manufacturing, parts supply or sales has found a significant shift from pure economy and environmental friendliness to the more practical concern of cost. mpg US, 3.33

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(FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will launch an Impreza Sport Hybrid on 10 July through Subaru dealerships in Japan. km/liter (JC08 mode) (48 mpg US, 4.9 Subaru is targeting sales of 500 units per month in Japan. Fuel economy is 20.4 The hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Honda will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. The Freed Hybrid and Freed Spike Hybrid will be Japan’s first 5-number class (i.e.,

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors’s all-new compact crossover RVR went on sale at Mitsubishi dealerships throughout Japan on 17 February. mpg US, 6.6 mpg US, 6.7 A European spec version of the RVR, the ASX, will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Earlier post.). Fuel economy on the Japanese 10-15 cycle is 15.2 km/L for 2WD (35.8

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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. km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5 km/l (44 mpg US, 5.4 km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5 km/l (44 mpg US, 5.4 Plug-in hybrid drive system. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). TMC will launch the vehicle in Japan on 30 January 2012. km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64 mpg US, 3.16 Earlier post.) miles), and PHV fuel efficiency is 61.0

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JULY 19, 2013

mpg US, 2.7 l/100 km) over the JC08 cycle on the new Fit Hybrid—a 35% improvement over the preceding model and the highest among all hybrid models (excluding plug-in hybrids) in Japan, according to Honda research. The new Fit Hybrid is scheduled to be introduced and go on sale in Japan this September. Honda Motor Co.,

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

will begin selling the all-new Insight hybrid ( earlier post ) in Japan on Friday, 6 February, starting at ¥1,890,000 (~US$21,100). In Japan, the Insight hybrid is rated as delivering 26 km/L (61 mpg US, 3.8 mpg US, 3.3 In the US, the Insight offers an estimated EPA combined fuel-economy rating of 41 mpg US (17.4

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

has begun sales in Japan of a newly refreshed Fit (Jazz in other markets) model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup. Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.33 Honda is targeting 14,000 units per month of the Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Honda’s all-new Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid are now on sale in Japan. km/liter (44 mpg US, 5.4 L/100km) as measured in JC08 mode and 20 km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km) 100km) as measured in JC08 mode and 30 km/liter (71 mpg US, 3.33 The Fit Shuttle features a 1.5-liter

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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JULY 6, 2013

mpg US, or 2.8 mpg US, 3.8 mpg US), while the Prius liftback offers 32.6 The Nikkei reports that the hybrid version of Honda’s next-generation Fit, powered by a newly developed engine and electric motor, is capable of delivering fuel economy of about 36 km/l of gasoline (84.7 l/100 km) in tests based on the JC08.

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. The monthly sales target for Japan is 4,000 units. mpg US, 4.3 Crown Royal Saloon G (Hybrid model, rear-wheel drive with options). Earlier post. )

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JUNE 21, 2013

has introduced the new Accord Hybrid in Japan. mpg US, 3.33 mpg US, 1.42 Honda estimates that the Accord Hybrid will earn an EPA fuel economy rating of 47 mpg US (20 km/L, 5.0 The plug-in hybrid in the US has a fuel economy rating of 115 mpg US (48.9 miles) in EV mode (in Japan). Honda Motor Co., km/L, 2.05

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV. The CX-5 will also be the first passenger vehicle in Japan to combine a clean diesel engine with an idling stop system. mpg US, 5.4 mpg US, 6.25 Mazda expects that its clean diesel vehicles will become a core part of its product lineup in Japan.

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JUNE 26, 2013

(FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, introduced the Subaru XV Hybrid—Subaru’s first hybrid—which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan. km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 Fuel economy in the JC08 cycle is 20.0 Subaru XV Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Axela (known overseas as the Mazda3) in Japan. The updated Axela is Mazda’s second model in Japan following the Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) to feature the company’s SKYACTIV technology. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). direct-injection 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G 2.0

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin taking pre-orders for the new Mazda Axela sports compact (known outside of Japan as Mazda3) on 10 October 10, 2013 at its dealers throughout Japan. The company expects to sell 3,000 units per month in Japan. mpg US , 3.2 Diesel Engines Hybrids Japan' Earlier post.) l/100 km). (In

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The new standards will require that the fuel economy of model year 2022 light and medium commercial vehicles sold in Japan average 17.9 km/L (42 mpg US, 5.6 mpg US, 7.0 mpg US, 6.9 Global comparison of light truck/light commercial vehicle fuel economy standards (in mpg or km/L under CAFE test cycle).

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MARCH 28, 2012

L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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JUNE 11, 2011

Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 L/100km) on Japan’s 10-15 mode test cycle, or 25.0 72 mpg US, 3.3

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Toyota has unveiled the Sai compact luxury hybrid sedan in Japan ( earlier post ); the vehicle, based on the platform used for the Lexus HS 250h ( earlier post ), is planned to go on sale in Japan on 7 December. The monthly sales target for Japan is 3,000 units. km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 mpg US, 5.1

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