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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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APRIL 28, 2015

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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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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DECEMBER 20, 2013

began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today. mpg US , 3.7 l/100km) in the JC08 cycle—the highest fuel economy in its class in Japan—was realized through intelligent use of three different driving modes depending on the driving situation. mpg US , 4.9 Hybrids Japan' VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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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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mpg US) that surpasses what is the typical performance of an SUV. Toyota is also offering HEV models featuring the E-Four (electric 4WD system) for the first time on a compact car. Furthermore, the hybrid variant achieves world-class, top-level fuel economy for its class (2WD, 30.8 km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25 l/100km, 72.4

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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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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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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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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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MAY 15, 2015

compact wagon and hybrid at dealerships across Japan. km/liter (80 mpg US, 2.9 Honda Motor Co., has begun sales of the all-new Honda SHUTTLE. The gasoline-powered version of SHUTTLE is equipped with a 1.5-liter liter direct-injection DOHC i-VTEC engine and CVT, while the hybrid version is equipped with the SPORT HYBRID i-DCD.

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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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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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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

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. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) The hybrid is a new addition to the Odyssey lineup. km/L in JC08 mode (61.1

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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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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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APRIL 7, 2015

launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. Nissan is planning to introduce Forward Emergency Braking as standard on major models in Japan, by the end of autumn 2015. km/L (48 mpg US, 4.85

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” mpg US, 5.51 This is achieved in part due to the car’s styling as well as the body’s deep indigo (koiai) tone, a traditional color that has long been a symbol of Japan. l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Aqua gasoline-electric compact hybrid—to be marketed as the Prius c in the US—in Japan. mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 mpg US, 2.8 km/L (94 mpg US, 2.5 million (US$21,685); the monthly sales target for Japan is 12,000 units. Engine model.

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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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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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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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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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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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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), available in the Serena minivan ( earlier post ), has been named Technology of the Year for 2019 by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 Fun and comfortable to drive, the Serena e-POWER has been a hit in Japan.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 15, 2022

Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in Japan in November, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. The XLE and Limited grades offer up to 52 MPG combined. The all-new 2023 Prius is slated to arrive in US dealerships in January. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. mpg US , 5.4 Nissan Motor Co., Nissan first introduced the Skyline in 1957; Skyline is sold overseas as the Infiniti Q50. Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4

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