Japanese auto makers displayed their green cars at Eco-Products 2008, which took place at Tokyo Big Sight in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, from Dec 11 to 13, 2008.
Honda Motor Co Ltd's "Insight Concept," a new hybrid concept car slated for release in spring 2009, was drawing attention in particular. The company is planning to unveil the volume production model of the vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (Detroit Motor Show) in January 2009. The new Insight will come with a 1.3L engine and a hybrid system.
Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd (FHI) presented electric vehicles (EVs). Nissan showcased a prototype EV based on its "Cube" compact car and used panels and dioramas in an effort to emphasize that EVs can change lifestyles.
Nissan is planning to strengthen its alliance with local governments and other industries to enhance the infrastructure for EVs and facilitate the use of them. The company will make an announcement about the EV project it is implementing with Yokohama City as early as February 2009, the company said.
Meanwhile, FHI displayed its "Plug-in Stella Concept," a new EV revealed at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit in July 2008.
As for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), Toyota Motor Corp exhibited the "FCHV-adv," which acquired vehicle-type certification from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in June 2008. The fuel economy of this FCV was boosted by about 25% compared with the predecessor FCHV, by cutting the power consumption of system accessories and improving the regenerative braking system in addition to enhancing the performance of the fuel cells.
Furthermore, by employing a 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen tank, Toyota extended the range of the vehicle to approximately 830km per charge (when driving in the 10·15 mode, the value measured in house), more than double the range achieved by its predecessor.
At the exhibition, eight types of green cars, including the FCHV-adv, the Plug-in Stella Concept and Mitsubishi Motors Corp's "i MiEV" electric vehicle, were available for visitors to test drive.
Source: Tech-On
Honda Motor Co Ltd's "Insight Concept," a new hybrid concept car slated for release in spring 2009, was drawing attention in particular. The company is planning to unveil the volume production model of the vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (Detroit Motor Show) in January 2009. The new Insight will come with a 1.3L engine and a hybrid system.
Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd (FHI) presented electric vehicles (EVs). Nissan showcased a prototype EV based on its "Cube" compact car and used panels and dioramas in an effort to emphasize that EVs can change lifestyles.
Nissan is planning to strengthen its alliance with local governments and other industries to enhance the infrastructure for EVs and facilitate the use of them. The company will make an announcement about the EV project it is implementing with Yokohama City as early as February 2009, the company said.
Meanwhile, FHI displayed its "Plug-in Stella Concept," a new EV revealed at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit in July 2008.
As for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), Toyota Motor Corp exhibited the "FCHV-adv," which acquired vehicle-type certification from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in June 2008. The fuel economy of this FCV was boosted by about 25% compared with the predecessor FCHV, by cutting the power consumption of system accessories and improving the regenerative braking system in addition to enhancing the performance of the fuel cells.
Furthermore, by employing a 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen tank, Toyota extended the range of the vehicle to approximately 830km per charge (when driving in the 10·15 mode, the value measured in house), more than double the range achieved by its predecessor.
At the exhibition, eight types of green cars, including the FCHV-adv, the Plug-in Stella Concept and Mitsubishi Motors Corp's "i MiEV" electric vehicle, were available for visitors to test drive.
Source: Tech-On
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