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Report: Japan carmakers downsizing in Europe as market shrinks

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The Nikkei writes that Daihatsu Motor Co.’s ’s withdrawal from new-vehicle sales in Europe and Mitsubishi Motors Corp.’s ’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks.

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EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline

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Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% Energy Information Administration, Prime Supplier Sales Report. One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. of new gasoline-fueled LDV sales. Click to enlarge. of the market.

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Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. total TME sales, including several countries outside of the EU. This progress is mainly due to the excellent sales performance of hybrid models.

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Honda to begin sales of N-VAN e: commercial EV in Japan in October – Charged EVs

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Japanese automaker Honda Motor will start sales in Japan of a new commercial mini-EV, the N-VAN e:, in October. The N-VAN e: has a large-capacity battery, downsized eAxle and a centralized layout of high-voltage components to provide sufficient practical range and large cargo space for commercial use.

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Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric to develop hybrid retrofit solution for mining trucks

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Flanders is an industry leader in the development and sale of electric motors and generator systems, as well as automation and control systems for heavy industrial applications. This energy is then fed back to power the wheel motors, allowing the diesel engine to be downsized.

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Ford considers growing EV supply chain in Kentucky

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“Ford Motor Company is considering Shelby County for a small, specialized high-tech component manufacturing operation. The automaker’s potential car parts factory is also eligible for sales and use refunds provided by the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act.

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