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Nissan Officially Electrifies Philippine Car Market with the LEAF

CleanTechnica EVs

Nissan introduced the LEAF to the Philippines on May 9, officially plugging the country into the electric vehicle era. Nissan Philippines Inc. NPI), the local sales distribution unit which is partly owned by Nissan Motor Corp. of Japan, is focused on an ecosystem approach to LEAF sales and support.

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Terra Motors crowdsourcing funding for new electric three-wheeler

Green Car Congress

Japan-based Terra Motors Corporation, founded in 2010 and an established seller of electric scooters in Japan, is seeking crowd-sourced funding on inidiegogo to support its new electric three-wheeler. Terra is targeting the three-wheeler at markets such as in the Philippines and India. The 50-day campaign has a goal of $50,000.

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Future Fuel Strategies: 40+ countries developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards

Green Car Congress

Fuels market analyst Tammy Klein notes that more than 40 countries are developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards. All are among the top 15 vehicle markets worldwide: nearly 80% of new LDVs sold globally are currently subject to some kind of GHG emission or fuel economy standards.

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Terra Motors & FCC Corporation partners to develop futuristic EVs

Electric Vehicles India

Terra Motors & FCC Corporation partners to develop futuristic EVs. Terra Motors Corporation a Japanese electric vehicle maker has partnered with a Japan-based FCC Corporation to develop futuristic electric vehicles for global markets. Terra Motors & FCC Corporation.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

Setec Powerr

However, the Southeast Asian market at home has recently become a new target for many car companies. A large market of 10 million vehicles. Although the market is small, the growth rate is relatively strong. Although the market is small, the growth rate is relatively strong. What is the mystery behind it?.

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Elon Musk discusses SpaceX Starlink in Malaysia with Prime Minister

Teslarati

Thus far, SpaceX’s Starlink internet services are offered in Japan and the Philippines in Southeast Asia. Tesla’s main competitor in China, BYD, also plans to enter the Malaysian EV market. BYD announced a partnership with Sime Darby Motors San worth 500 million ringgit to sell electric vehicles in Malaysia.

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Toyota develops “Total-care Service” for ride-hailing companies; rollout with Grab in Singapore

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is introducing “total-care service,” a pioneering set of mobility services specially designed for ride-hailing companies. Singapore will see the first service roll-out, with Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Grab) through its subsidiary GrabRentals.

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