- Nissan Intelligent Driver Project helps drivers reduce fuel usage by an average of 18 percent
European motorists are being shown how to drive more economically in a unique project designed to help reduce fuel bills and lower CO2 emissions. The Nissan Intelligent Driver Project (NIDP) uses satellite navigation systems, mobile phone technology and advanced vehicle telematics to analyse driving habits and suggest ways of improving fuel economy. Reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 are the two main targets behind the project. Along with real-time fuel economy updates displayed to the driver via the vehicle's satellite navigation screen, data from every trip is transmitted daily to the Nissan Global Data Centre for analysis. This information is then published on a password-protected Web site that can be accessed by the drivers participating in the trial. The site allows drivers to compare their performance to other motorists driving similar vehicles, along with monitoring progress of their individual eco-driving techniques. Drivers are rewarded with Bronze, Silver or Gold status, with the most fuel-efficient drivers awarded the Platinum ranking.
- June 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Sharp solar cells to maximize Tokai Challenger solar car’s performance at Global Green Challenge race
Sharp will provide solar cells to the Tokai University team taking part in the solar car category of the Global Green Challenge. The solar car category of the Global Green Challenge has vehicles powered only by the Sun’s energy traverse the Australian continent in one of the world’s largest solar car races. In this race, universities and other organizations from around the world will cover about 3,000 km—from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south—in cars developed with support from corporate sponsors. Sharp will provide Tokai University with compound solar cells having a cell conversion efficiency of 30% and a total output of 1.8 kW.
- June 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Hyundai accepts pre-launch orders for world’s first hybrid electric vehicle- Elantra LPI HEV
Hyundai will accept pre-launch orders starting today until July 7, a day before it officially introduces the car in the Korea domestic market. The world’s first hybrid electric vehicle to be powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine, was first unveiled at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show in April. To be sold under the Avante badge in Korea, the Elantra LPI HEV will ensure eco-friendliness as well as economical operating costs and differentiated designs.
- June 23, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Mazda delivers first Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Iwatani Corporation
Mazda today delivered the first Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Iwatani Corporation, an energy development company based in Japan. The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is Mazda’s latest hydrogen rotary engine (RE) vehicle which uses hydrogen as a fuel and features a unique hybrid system.The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid can run on both hydrogen and gasoline thanks to a dual-fuel system that was developed for the current RX-8 Hydrogen RE. The addition of a new hybrid system significantly enhances the vehicle’s performance and contributes to its increased hydrogen fuel range of 200 kilometers; double that of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE.
- May 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Mazda RX-8 comes with New Features in Japan
Mazda has added fresh features to the four-door, four-seat rotary-powered Mazda RX-8 sports car for the Japanese market. Standard equipment across the entire RX-8 range has been updated with popular features that provide added comfort and convenience. The updates include- Rain-sensing windshield wipers, auto-light system (which switches the headlights on automatically according to ambient light conditions). water-repellent coating (on the front door windows and door mirrors) and Mazda’s advanced keyless entry and engine start system.
- May 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Sharp system board for drive recorder with world’s first 180° wide-angle lens records the entire view straight ahead
Sharp will introduce into the Japanese market two system boards for drive recorders with an industry-first 180° wide-angle lens that records the entire view straight ahead, to the left, and to the right. These system boards can record a wide range of 180°, covering the view ahead, to the left, and to the right. They are also capable of recording high-resolution images even at a wide angle of view, thanks to image sensor technology and image compression technology developed by Sharp over the years. The approximately six-hour-long Continuous Recording function allows users to play back scenes of potentially dangerous circumstances, where one mistake could have led to an accident, and can also be used to analyze how safely or environmentally friendly someone is driving.
- May 21, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Honda Safety Navi-Educational software for safe driving for a PC-based automobile driving simulator
Honda begins sales in Japan of Honda Safety Navi, new educational software for safe driving developed for a PC-based automobile driving simulator. Combined with a retail personal computer and accessories such as a steering wheel, Honda Safety Navi provides a simple and easy to use automobile driving simulator.
Honda Safety Navi contains two types of programs. One program (“Eco-Drive”) helps users understand fuel-efficient driving techniques and learn key points of eco-driving. The other program (“SD Coacher”) helps users learn key points of safe driving in the case of risks inherent to various road conditions such as snow, rain, and night driving.
- May 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Nissan NV200 Vanette- Next-generation light duty compact van launched in Japan
The all-new Nissan NV200 Vanette, a next-generation light duty compact van is ideally suited for commercial, daily use and leisure activities. The Nissan NV200 Vanette is designed to revolutionize the traditional concept of light commercial vehicles in Japan. Along with distinctive styling, advanced functionality and class-leading fuel efficiency, it combines a cavernous cargo space with a compact overall vehicle size. Along with two-seat and five-seat versions, a new seven-passenger compact segment wagon version - capable of being utilized for both commercial and private use - has been added to the lineup.
- May 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Kyocera solar modules used for the new Toyota Prius solar ventilation system
Kyocera is supplying solar modules for the new Toyota Prius solar ventilation system, an optional feature for the hybrid car model. The system ventilates the air inside of the car by using the electricity generated by the solar module on the rooftop to drive the fans while the car is parked during the daytime. This feature automatically moderates temperature rise inside of the vehicle even during hot seasons. For the production of this module, Kyocera has set up a dedicated production line with specialized manufacturing engineers to ensure thorough manufacturing control.
- May 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy | Related Entries - Transport
- World's First Passenger Vehicle Air Conditioning System Using an Ejector developed
Denso has developed the world's first passenger vehicle air conditioning system that uses ejector technology. The ejector, which is a small refrigerant injector, contributes to an overall reduction in power consumption. The system will be installed on the new Prius, introduced by Toyota this month. Much of the energy consumed by a vehicle's air conditioning system is used by the compressor to compress the refrigerant. In conventional air conditioning systems, an expansion valve is used to reduce the pressure of the refrigerant before passing it through the evaporator to cool the air. DENSO's new system uses an ejector instead of an expansion valve.
The ejector recovers expansion energy, which was previously lost in the expansion valve, and converts it into pressure energy. This, reduces the compressor's workload and helps reduce the air conditioner's overall power consumption.
- May 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Sanyo’s new hybrid electric vehicle battery facility to produce one million cells per month
Sanyo announced the upcoming construction of a new facility within its Kasai Plant, for the manufacture of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. This plant is already a base for the company's development of HEV-use battery systems. Given the growing public concern for environmental protection, Sanyo is strengthening its business by intensively developing rechargeable batteries for environmentally friendly vehicles, which are expected to see a surge in demand in the coming years. In addition to providing HEV nickel-metal hydride batteries to Ford and Honda, Sanyo has been carrying out joint development with Volkswagen for next-generation nickel-metal hydride battery systems, and lithium-ion battery systems. Sanyo has already installed mass-production equipment at its Tokushima Plant for the manufacture of HEV-use Li-ion batteries, and production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2009.
- May 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy | Related Entries - Transport
- Toyota launches third generation Prius in Japan with a solar-powered ventilation system
Toyota today announced the launch in Japan today of the third-generation "Prius", which combines superior environmental performance with improved driving pleasure. The new Prius remains worthy of its name—Latin for "to go before"—by being equipped with the latest in TMC hybrid and other environmentally friendly technology. Its Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) has been more-than-90-percent designed anew and synergizes with one of the best aerodynamic performances in the world.
This synergy combines with other advances to achieve a world-leadingfuel efficiency of 38.0km/l2, while providing driving performance on par with that offered by a vehicle with a larger 2.4-liter engine. The new Prius comes with four driving modes to match the requirements of specific driving environments, as well as with a solar-powered ventilation system and other dynamic features.
- May 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- All Nippon Airways cabin crew to wear face masks on all incoming flights from the United States as a safeguard against swine flu
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has ordered cabin crew to wear face masks on all incoming flights from the United States as a safeguard against swine flu. Japan's second largest airline decided on the measure Saturday, when Japan confirmed its first A(H1N1) cases -- a school teacher and three students who arrived from North America with another airline -- the company said. ANA operates daily flights from five US mainland cities. Its twice-weekly flights from Vancouver and Toronto are operated by Air Canada under a code-sharing agreement and are not subject to the mask requirement.
- May 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff | Related Entries - Transport
- Toyota Lexus convertible IS250C features an electronically opened aluminum top
Toyota last week took the wraps off the IS250C four-seat convertible of the Lexus brand featuring an electronically opened aluminum top as an addition to its posh IS250 sedan series. The 4.64-meter-long Toyota Lexus convertible allows a quiet 20-second opening and 20-second closing and is fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission and a 2.5-liter, 215-horsepower V6 engine. Toyota has limited its monthly domestic sales goal to 100 units only due to economic recession.
- May 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
- Honda Insight gas-electric hybrid ranked as the top-selling vehicle in Japan for April
Honda's Insight, billed as the cheapest gas-electric hybrid on the market, ranked as the top-selling vehicle in Japan for April -- the first time a hybrid has clinched that spot. Honda sold 10,481 Insight cars in April in Japan, according to data released Monday by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association.
- May 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy | Related Entries - Transport
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