Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

Sumitomo Corporation created the joint venture company, 4R Energy Corporation , in collaboration with Nissan Motor Co., in September 2010, to address the secondary use of EV lithium-ion batteries. Batteries Electric (Battery) Power Generation Smart charging Smart Grid' Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2011

JFE Engineering Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd., have been selected as contractors for a joint US-Japan collaboration supporting a Smart Grid project on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Evaluation of cyber security (Hitachi, HP Japan, and Cyber Defense Institute). Nissan Motor Co.: Hitachi, Ltd.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2015

(FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will launch an Impreza Sport Hybrid on 10 July through Subaru dealerships in Japan. The hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter liter horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder DOHC engine and electric motor. The motor assist function facilitates both smooth acceleration and low fuel consumption.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The MPS is the only organization outside of Japan that Suzuki has approached to undertake such a trial. The 4kW stack from Intelligent Energy offers power for other applications, including range extension for battery-powered electric vehicles, four wheel vehicles and auxiliary power—especially for diesel replacement.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2011

Nissan Motor Co. and the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) announced a joint trial operation of a roadside service vehicle equipped with a charger to assist electric vehicles (EVs) which run out of battery power. The trial service commences on 7 June. Roadside assistance for EVs. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has adopted Analog Devices, Inc.’s s iCoupler digital isolators to develop a safe, reliable and efficient Li-ion battery power system for the i-MiEV electric vehicle. The i-MiEV will be introduced in Japan during calendar year 2010.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Daimler Trucks also presented for the first time a preview of a purely battery-powered long-haul truck, the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul, which is designed to cover regular journeys on routes that can be planned in an energy-efficient manner. Battery power will be rather used for lower cargo weights and for shorter distances.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a total of 15 vehicles at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show, 30 November through 11 December. MMC has targeted top-of-class fuel efficiency (Japan market version) of 30 km per liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.33 MIVEC 4-cylinder unit with generating capacity of 70 kW.

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Plug-in Concept 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Suzuki Motor Corporation’s newly developed Swift Plug-in Hybrid, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on 12 May. The plug-in is powered by a 55 kW, 180 N·m AC synchronous motor and a 2.66

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Honda Motor Co. The Fit EV Concept hints strongly at the direction and styling for Honda’s upcoming production Fit EV battery-electric vehicle, which will be introduced to the US and Japan in 2012. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012.

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Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug 273

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., will start studies on joint development of a quick charging system for electric vehicles (EV) using Showa Shell’s next-generation CIS solar panels and Nissan’s advanced lithium ion batteries for automotive use. and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.

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Nissan Lithium Ion Plug-in Charging 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

LEAF also provides the drivetrain, including its recently introduced second generation 80 kW AC synchronous motor, which is now fully integrated with the battery charger and inverter in one compact, self-contained unit. dCi-powered NV200, with final figures to be confirmed later this year.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Nissan has been forced to pause orders in Japan for their new EV, the Nissan Sakura, after the waiting period for the vehicle spanned over a year. While those in western markets may be familiar with the upcoming Nissan Ariya EV , they are likely less informed about its smaller cousin that will be sold in Japan, the Nissan Sakura.

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Japan Nissan Affordable Tax 101

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Nissan Motor Co., Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery The Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery features a refrigerating compressor that operates on a combination of an electric motor with a lithium-ion battery power system developed by 4R Energy Corporation. Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2011

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Under the MOU, the two companies will collaborate on research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell technologies. liter and 2.0-liter

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2021

General Motors has increased its electric vehicle investment by 75%, from $20 billion to $35 billion through 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. which is developing hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to launch in 2024, and Liebherr-Aerospace, which is developing hydrogen-powered auxiliary power units for aircraft.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2009

Toyota Industries will begin selling a diesel-electric hybrid forklift in December in Japan. liter diesel with a NIMH battery pack and motor. The system operates as a series hybrid system when the forklift is driving, with the engine powering a generator. Earlier post.). The new hybrid forklift. Click to enlarge.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Isuzu just a launched its flat floor Erga EV bus at the Japan Mobility Show. But little is known, at least in this part of the world, that Isuzu has been experimenting with battery-powered buses since 2018 in Turkey. In 1984, Isuzu Motors Co. of Japan […] It was declared a first for the brand.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2009

In conjunction with the opening of its new, environmentally-focused global headquarters building in Yokohama, Japan, Nissan Motor Co., Nissan LEAF is slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe. unveiled the Nissan LEAF production electric vehicle. Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Since then, more than 140 eCanters have been delivered to customers in Japan, Europe and the United States. The Vision F-Cell electric powertrain architecture is basically comparable to that of a battery-powered truck—apart from significantly reduced battery power and the addition of hydrogen tanks.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show later in October, including two concept cars: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid and the i-MiEV CARGO. MMC will also show 10 current production vehicles that qualify for eco-car tax incentives in Japan.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2014

The US, Japan and the United Kingdom, among others, are funding research and development in power electronics. million project led by APEI , in collaboration with Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.; Electric (Battery) Power Electronics' Government funding is driving WBG adoption.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

2014 has been a year of rapid growth for the fuel cell market with positive progress being made globally, especially in markets such as US, UK, Germany, France and Japan. FCEVs are a real opportunity to offer motoring consumers a zero tailpipe emissions yet practical solution. Henri Winand, CEO of Intelligent Energy.

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Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

Green Car Congress

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. gas engine is combined with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. Earlier post.).

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Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 3, 2009

The government of Guangzhou Municipality in China and Dongfeng Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co.’s and Japan next year, has signed more than 30 agreements with cities, counties, states and governments to promote zero-emission electric cars and establish the charging infrastructure for the batteries. Nissan Motor Co.’s

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Nissan Motor Co., will unveil the Nissan Serena e-POWER, a new version of the popular minivan featuring the company’s e-POWER electric drive system ( earlier post ), at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The Serena e-POWER will be Nissan’s second model to feature the technology. The Note e-POWER couples a 1.2-liter,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2015

Toyota will begin the on-road testing of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors in Japan this year, using a Camry hybrid prototype and a fuel cell bus. Power semiconductors are found in power control units (PCUs), which are used to control motor drive power in hybrids and other vehicles with electric powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

The 402bhp (300kW) mid-engined, twin-motor sports car is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds and 0-130 mph in 30 seconds burst. EMERG-E is a range-extender electric vehicle, and it is propelled at all times by a pair of 201 bhp (150kW) EVO Electric axial flux motors driving the rear wheels. Click to enlarge.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 1, 2010

China is starting a program to subsidize buyers of battery-powered and plug-in hybrids. BEIJING—China will subsidize buyers of battery-powered cars and plug-in hybrids under a pilot program aimed at keeping the country competitive in the global race to develop an electric-vehicle industry, but which also risks a public backlash.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Alongside the Concept GLB are the battery-powered EQC (electricity consumption combined: 20.8 – 19.7 Charging at a Mercedes-Benz Wallbox is up to three times faster than at a domestic power socket. In around 40 minutes, the battery can be charged from 10 - 80 percent SoC (provisional data).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2021

General Motors will increase its EV and AV investments from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion, representing a 75% increase from its initial commitment announced prior to the pandemic. Separately, GM will supply HYDROTEC to Navistar, Inc.,

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. The vehicles will be made in the United States, Japan and Europe. maker of Subaru cars, began leasing electric cars in Japan. Mitsubishi Motors Corp. – Toyota Motor Corp. – Tesla Motors Inc., Hans Greimel Automotive News July 6, 2009 - 12:01 am ET.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2010

They said the target price for the car would be around 8,800 euros and it would be a pure electric vehicle as opposed to a hybrid, which runs on both a conventional engine and battery-powered electricity.&#. Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link] backs. Tue, Jan 19 2010.

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 30, 2023

There has been an exciting breakthrough developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation in the field of electric motorcycles: the e-Burgman. Burgman’s electric scooter is part of a larger effort to promote battery sharing and increase e2W use in Japan. Together, a Tokyo-based battery-sharing service.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Alice , a nine-seat commuter plane that had two pusher motors on the wing tips—a highly questionable design—and said, "This is not some future maybe…. The first flight did not take place as advertised, and in 2021 the motors were relocated aft on the model fuselage. At the Paris Air Show in June 2019, the CEO of Eviation introduced.

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2024

Previewed by the LandCruiser Se prototype unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show last October, the new ‘soft-roader’ LandCruiser is a “work in progress” according to a senior Toyota engineer. LandCruiser production originally began in Japan in 1951. All these vehicles will become real and more visible in the future I think. “[But]

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