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Corporate / Financial Nissan Acquires Shares In Vehicle Energy Japan

Nissan Acquires Shares In Vehicle Energy Japan

The move is expected to strengthen Nissan's lithium-ion battery competence.
By Mark Kane 14 September 2022
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Commercial Vehicles Mitsubishi Fuso Unveils Next Generation eCanter

Mitsubishi Fuso Unveils Next Generation eCanter

The company is also preparing for large scale production starting in 2023.
By Mark Kane 12 September 2022
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China BYD Enters Japanese Passenger Electric Car Market

BYD Enters Japanese Passenger Electric Car Market

Three first models were announced: Atto 3, Dolphin and Seal.
By Mark Kane 24 July 2022
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Battery Tech Panasonic Ships 4680-Type Battery Cell Samples To Tesla

Panasonic Ships 4680-Type Battery Cell Samples To Tesla

Pilot production in Japan started in May, while mass production is expected to start next year.
By Mark Kane 02 June 2022
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Battery Tech Panasonic Announces 4680 Battery Cell Production In Japan

Panasonic Announces 4680 Battery Cell Production In Japan

It will take place at the Wakayama Factory, but not this year.
By Mark Kane 28 February 2022
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Industry Report: Hyundai To Return To Japan, But Only With Electric Cars

Report: Hyundai To Return To Japan, But Only With Electric Cars

Hyundai Ioniq 5 coming to Japan?
By Mark Kane 06 February 2022
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Sales Japan: Nissan LEAF Sales Cruise At Roughly 11,000 In 2021

Japan: Nissan LEAF Sales Cruise At Roughly 11,000 In 2021

Nissan's electrification flagship has been available on the market since December 2010.
By Mark Kane 12 January 2022
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Official Subaru Unveils Solterra Global All-Electric SUV

Subaru Unveils Solterra Global All-Electric SUV

It will be launched in mid-2022 in markets including Japan, the United States, Canada, Europe and China.
By Mark Kane 11 November 2021
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Charging Japan: High Number Of EV Chargers Did Not Jump Start The Market

Japan: High Number Of EV Chargers Did Not Jump Start The Market

Recently, the number of charging points declined as many were rarely used.
By Mark Kane 31 August 2021
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Official Nissan Announces Electric Minivehicle For Japan

Nissan Announces Electric Minivehicle For Japan

The kei car is being planned and developed by the joint venture with Mitsubishi.
By Mark Kane 29 August 2021
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Manufacturing / Production Report: Nissan And Envision AESC To Build Battery Plant In Japan

Report: Nissan And Envision AESC To Build Battery Plant In Japan

It will be 6 GWh initially with an option for more in the future.
By Mark Kane 08 August 2021
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Battery Tech Toyota-Panasonic's Battery JV To Halve Costs By 2022

Toyota-Panasonic's Battery JV To Halve Costs By 2022

The company launches new battery cell production lines for 80,000 all-electric cars annually.
By Mark Kane 16 July 2021
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Sales Nissan Opens Ariya Pre-Orders In Japan, But The Launch Is Delayed

Nissan Opens Ariya Pre-Orders In Japan, But The Launch Is Delayed

The limited edition of the Nissan Ariya will arrive in Japan in Winter.
By Mark Kane 04 June 2021
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Rumors Rumor: Nissan And Envision AESC To Build Two Battery Plants

Rumor: Nissan And Envision AESC To Build Two Battery Plants

The expected total manufacturing capacity will be sufficient for 700,000 cars annually.
By Mark Kane 30 May 2021
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Official Honda Announces Electrification Plan: 100% BEVs And FCVs By 2040

Honda Announces Electrification Plan: 100% BEVs And FCVs By 2040

The first target is to achieve 40% BEV/FCV sales by 2030, then 80% by 2035 and finally 100% by 2040.
By Mark Kane 23 April 2021
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Sales Tesla Sales Surge In Japan After Model 3 Price Reduction

Tesla Sales Surge In Japan After Model 3 Price Reduction

The volume has increased by an order of magnitude.
By Mark Kane 08 April 2021
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Sales Japan: Nissan Sold 500,000 e-Power Cars, But Only 150,000 LEAFs

Japan: Nissan Sold 500,000 e-Power Cars, But Only 150,000 LEAFs

The company quickly spreads its series-hybrid tech to more models, making it "a key pillar of its electrification strategy."
By Mark Kane 08 April 2021
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RideApart Japan's Big Four Team Up On Swappable Battery Design

Japan's Big Four Team Up On Swappable Battery Design

Here's hoping they call it Project Voltron.
By RideApart.com 01 April 2021
Sales Demand For Tesla Model 3 In Japan Skyrockets With New Reduced Prices

Demand For Tesla Model 3 In Japan Skyrockets With New Reduced Prices

Tesla is, once again, proving that its ability to manipulate prices on a regular basis has big benefits.
By Steven Loveday 04 March 2021
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Boats Corvus Energy To Supply Battery For All-Electric Asahi Bunker Tanker

Corvus Energy To Supply Battery For All-Electric Asahi Bunker Tanker

You need fuel? Call an electric bunker tanker.
By Mark Kane 01 February 2021
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Sales Japan: Over 11,000 Nissan LEAFs Were Sold In 2020

Japan: Over 11,000 Nissan LEAFs Were Sold In 2020

Nissan Ariya to appear on the market in Japan in mid-2021.
By Mark Kane 17 January 2021
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Official Japan: Toyota Launches Tiny C+pod Electric Car

Japan: Toyota Launches Tiny C+pod Electric Car

So this is the EV that makes Akio Toyoda happy? A pod?
By Mark Kane 26 December 2020
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Pricing Japan Doubles Subsidies On Plug-In Electric Cars

Japan Doubles Subsidies On Plug-In Electric Cars

Meanwhile, the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are getting an insanely high level of support.
By Mark Kane 20 December 2020
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Official Mitsubishi Starts Sales Of Eclipse Cross PHEV In Japan

Mitsubishi Starts Sales Of Eclipse Cross PHEV In Japan

The redesigned Eclipse Cross is now available also as PHEV and in 2021 it will be offered in Europe too.
By Mark Kane 06 December 2020
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