Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2013

Starting with the 2004 model, it really came to define the public image of a hybrid car. Now, though, as hybrids and plug-in cars are slowly growing their share of the market, Prius sales have fallen--not just as a share of the "alternative powertrain".'

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The mid-Aughts Pontiac GTO was a pretty fun car even in stock form -- I drove more than a few during my time as a front-desk service grunt at a BPG dealer -- and today we feature a modified 2004 Pontiac GTO that's presumably even more fun, thanks to modifications. Click here to check out this car -- the sale price is $13,000.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today we bring you a 2004 Acura RSX Type S. For the rest of you, this one is on sale for $5,000 and has 210,000 miles on the clock. We're back after a break for the 2023 Los Angeles Show coverage. Yeah, I know, we use the RSX a lot for this feature. If you don't like it, you don't have to read further.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

(GTMC), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle-production and sales company established jointly with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GTMC was established in 2004 as a base for Toyota-brand vehicle production and sales in China. GAC), has produced more than 1 million vehicles since the start of production in 2006.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid China Production 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2017

The data are based on sales-weighted averages. In the 1990s and early 2000s, fuel economy decreased while vehicle weight increased, and fuel economy has improved nearly every year since 2004.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2021

The deal represents sales volume in the two-digit euro-million range. Rheinmetall has been working on fuel cell technology in its research and development activities since 2004, accumulating extensive experience in the process. KG, the company which bundles all of Daimler AG’s activities in the field of fuel cell technology.

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Hydrogen Supplies Fuel 2004 243

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APRIL 14, 2023

The decline in new light-duty vehicle fuel economy between 1990 and 2004 reflected the increasing market share of light-duty trucks, which grew from about 29.6% of new vehicle sales in 1990 to 48.0% Fuel economy of light-duty vehicles is another important factor.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Iogen Corporation announced that its cellulosic ethanol production in 2009 topped 581,000 liters (153,000 gallons US), more than doubling the firm’s 2008 fuel production, and surpassing the one million liter (264,000 gallons US) mark in cumulative production since 2004. This achievement is second to none.

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OCTOBER 24, 2013

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.’s Since 2004, the 3,073 SmartWay partners across the US have saved an estimated $8.1 s transportation team, Toyota Logistics Services (TLS), moves approximately 2.2 million new Toyota and Lexus vehicles to dealerships every year. billion in fuel costs or 65 million barrels of oil.

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EPA Transportation Toyota 2004 218

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AUGUST 27, 2022

Graphene, only discovered in 2004, is a unique material with many desirable properties such as high electrical and thermal conductivity and significant strength. UK-based graphene startup Anaphite closed a £4.1-million million (US$4.8-million) million) seed round led by Elbow Beach Capital with a £1.5-million million (US$1.8-million)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

Total combined Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle sales in the US have topped the one million mark, according to Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA. Overall, cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrids have exceeded 1.7 The second-generation Prius launched in the fall of 2003 as a 2004 model year.

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MARCH 23, 2013

This super segment represents just more than 50% of total new vehicle sales in the US. As recently as 2004, super segment sales were only 35% of the market. 5 in global sales and the best-selling subcompact car in the world. From 2005 to 2012, Ford brand sales in the super segment were up 123%.

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MARCH 23, 2014

An uptick in small utility vehicle sales started in 2004 and has continued a steady climb, according to retail sales data from Polk, which was recently acquired by IHS. In year-over-year retail sales, Escape is experiencing 24% growth—outpacing the national compact utility vehicle average increase of 18%.

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Ford Escape Vehicles Charlotte 261

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc. TMS), will conduct two safety recalls involving some MY 2004—2009 Prius vehicles; approximately 670,000 Prius vehicles are being recalled in the United States to inspect and in some cases replace the steering intermediate extension shaft.

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Prius Toyota Vehicles Dealers 247

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects that the hybrid share of new vehicle sales will increase to 4.3% EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 mpg, or 16%, since 2004. in 2010, up from 2.3% Click to enlarge. mpg (10.45

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2009

Ford began sales the Ford Escape hybrid in 2004, followed by the Mariner Hybrid in 2005. Through February 2009, cumulative sales of the two are 88,306 units&mash;78,380 Escape Hybrids and 9,926 Mariner Hybrids.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

Diesel’s share in new passenger car sales in Western Europe has been increasing since 1997, Pike notes, surpassing 50% of sales in 2004. From 2012 to 2018, Pike Research expects that diesels will capture a slightly higher percentage of new vehicle sales compared to hybrids, though both will remain niche drivetrains.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 27, 2025

Today it's a 2004 Volvo V70R. This one is for sale from the original owner and it does have a couple of minor mechanical concerns, including leaking power-steering fluid. One note -- a sale may be pending. Still, if you want this thing you can click here and see more -- maybe the sale will fall through.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A quick one today -- it's a 2004 Toyota Celica. This one is for sale in Arizona for $6,600. This one has a TRD Package, Koenig wheels, and Yokohama tires. It has an automatic transmission, LED fog lights and tail lights, and Pioneer audio. The seller says it runs well and the A/C and heater work. Click here for more.

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2004 Toyota Arizona Cars 64

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Since 1975, overall new light-duty vehicle CO 2 emissions have moved through four phases: 1) a rapid decrease from MY 1975 through MY 1981; 2) a slower decrease until reaching a valley in MY 1987; 3) a gradual increase until MY 2004; and 4) a decrease for the seven years beginning in MY 2005, with the largest decrease in MY 2009.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

First-month orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) reached 13,500 units, more than double the 6,000-unit monthly target, since its sales launch in Japan on June 30, 2011. This is the first Mazda model to surpass 10,000 registrations in a single month since March 2004, seven years and four months ago.

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Mazda 2004 Downsizing MPG 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2010

Shandong is one of China’s biggest auto producing provinces and has been developing electric cars since 2004. Whether the green cars can enter China’s mainstream market depends on a nationwide charging network that we are building,” said Li [Guohua, deputy director of the sales department of Shandong Electric Power Corporation].

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2015 Building Charging 2004 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

Toyota began import and sales activities in Indonesia in 1971, marking 40 years of. began in 2004 and was followed by the “Fortuner” SUV in 2005, making Indonesia an. business there this year. In 1977, TMMIN started production of the “Kijang”, an. affordable multipurpose vehicle for the Asian market. Under the IMV (Innovative.

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Indonesia Toyota Production Philippines 186

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

Augmenting those capabilities, Boston-Power’s Westborough, Massachusetts-based team maintains responsibility for intellectual property development, research and development, global customer support, sales and business development and partnerships with advanced research organizations in the Boston area.

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

Hitachi hopes to boost worldwide sales of its lithium-ion and other batteries for use in electric vehicles and smart grids.If They will consider setting up a joint venture to handle everything from R&D to sales worldwide. was formed in 2004 as a joint venture between Hitachi, Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. Earlier post.).

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Battery Batteries 210

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The all-new Tucson is an important launch for Hyundai as the model is among its most popular, racking up global sales of more than 7 million units since its original launch in 2004. The all-new Tucson goes on sale in Korea in September as a 2021 model. 2022 Tucson. The new Tucson offers Smartstream 2.5-liter,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2011

Sales will begin 8 April 2011. In 2004, Mitsubishi Electric became the first company in the industry to launch a highly reliable, lead (Pb)-free power module for automotive applications by using transfer molding technology. Power chips were previously connected to terminals by aluminum wire.

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Mitsubishi Electric Vehicles Power Powered 199

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

In 2004, Exide Technologies was the first in the market supplying an Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology-based micro-hybrid battery for the Citroën C3. —Michael Geiger, Exide’s Vice President, Original Equipment Sales, Europe. Europe is leading the trend and we see other countries following very shortly.

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MAY 25, 2009

(GTMC), a vehicle-production and sales joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., The China-produced Highlander has a 2009 sales target of 20,000 vehicles; the new line will eventually produce 160,000 units per year. Sales of the vehicle in China begin today.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2024

Today we have a low-mileage 2004 BMW 545i for your perusal. If you're interested in a car like this, it's for sale in New York for $9,900. If you're interested in a car like this, it's for sale in New York for $9,900. Click here to see more. Images: Seller] Become a TTAC insider.

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APRIL 18, 2009

As part of a reorganization effort designed to optimize its lithium-ion battery businesses, Hitachi will consolidate all its automotive battery work to Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd, its joint venture formed in 2004 with Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. and Hitachi Maxwell Ltd. Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd. Li-ion cell and module.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 7, 2024

Today we bring you a 2004 Nissan Xterra that was once a dealer demo. This one is for sale in Ontario for $3,500 Canadian bucks. Our seller is apparently the original owner and this vehicle hasn't been involved in any accidents. It also apparently runs well and is used as a daily driver. Click here to see more.

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2004 Nissan Cars Dealers 59

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APRIL 21, 2013

With more new models, the expansion of its local manufacturing capability and a growing dealer network, GM expects to increase Cadillac sales from 30,000 units last year to 100,000 units in 2015. GM has been the sales leader among global automakers in China for the past eight consecutive years. —Gary Smyth. million units.

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China GM Dealers 2013 246

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APRIL 2, 2013

The company targets annual sales of 2 million Visconti image recognition processors in fiscal 2015. It commercialized Visconti in 2004 and the improved Visconti2 in 2011. Background. Advances continue in bringing driver assistance and safety systems to road vehicles.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Drivers in New Jersey who purchase an electric vehicle will—for the first time since 2004—have to pay sales tax on the transaction. The return of the EV sales tax comes on the heels of the July 2024 introduction of a new annual electric vehicle fee of $250 in addition to the existing vehicle registration fee.

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New Jersey 2004 Tax Purchase 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2010

Formed in 2004, DuPont Tate & Lyle produces Bio-PDO from corn instead of petroleum-based feedstock using a proprietary fermentation process. We had record sales last year and already are anticipating the need for additional capacity after just three years of operation. Earlier post.) Bio-PDO is sold under the Zemea and Susterra brands.

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Tennessee Production Polymer 2004 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2011

Originally passed into law in 2004 as an incentive for the purchase of hybrid vehicles, the current yellow sticker program was set to expire at the end of 2010. The program was extended for another six months to 1 July 2011; there is now an effort underway to extend it further.

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