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Honda Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Super Cub Motorcycle

Honda held a ceremony on July 21, 2008, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Super Cub sales which began in August 1958. The ceremony for associates was held at Honda’s Kumamoto Factory where Super Cub is produced in Japan. Since the introduction of the first Super Cub C100 model in 1958, Super Cub has been a long-selling product sold in more than 160 countries to date, and customers around the world enjoy using Honda Super Cub every day. Production of Super Cub in regions outside of Japan began in 1961 in Taiwan, with production based on component parts sets provided from Japan and was expanded to other countries based on Honda’s commitment to “build products close to the customer.

July 23, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Honda low-emission sports car model OSM revealed

Honda's low-emission sports car study model has been revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London. The lightweight roadster design study is a concept showing Honda's core engineering principals, designing stylish and exciting cars that are also environmentally responsible.Named the OSM (for Open Study Model), the two-seater joins the confirmed-for-production CR-Z sports hybrid and FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car on the Honda stand at the show.

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July 23, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Hyundai i10 from India to have the first fuel efficient Kappa engine

Today small is beautiful and Hyundai is ready to answer the call to small with the new Kappa inline four cylinder engine. The first car to have the Kappa engine installed will be the i10, which is 100 percent produced at Hyundai Motor Co.´s Indian subsidiary in Chennai. Hyundai’s i10 minicar with a 1.25 liter Kappa engine will deliver a fuel economy rating of 5.0L/100km (47 mpg) in the European combined test cycle––for best in class performance. In the European combined test cycle, an i10 equipped with the Kappa engine produces just 119g/km of CO2–far less than the Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto, Opel Corsa, Renault Twingo and Nissan Micra. Hyundai Kappa engine will also be installed in Hyundai’s i20 due to be revealed at this autumn´s Paris Auto Show.

July 17, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Kia Soul to be marketed globally with a choice of three highly efficient engines

Kia Motors has confirmed that its all-new production model, the Kia Soul, will be marketed globally with a choice of three highly efficient engines (depending on individual markets), when it goes on sale in early 2009. The most powerful engine will be a 2-litre gasoline unit. A smaller capacity 1.6-litre gasoline engine will be offered in most countries, alongside a 1.6-litre diesel engine featuring a VGT (variable geometry turbocharger). Both the 1.6-litre, four cylinder, 16-valve DOHC power units are based closely on engines fitted to the hugely successful, European-built, Kia cee'd.

July 17, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Mazda Kazamai Concept to Premiere at Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008

Mazda will unveil a sporty, compact crossover concept vehicle, Mazda Kazamai, at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) on August 26. Kazamai, which means “swirling crosswinds” in Japanese, expresses the powerful yet nimble image of a stylish and compact crossover. The concept is based on Mazda’s long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, which aims to provide a unique balance between sporty driving fun and superior environmental and safety performance. Mazda Kazamai’s four-wheel drive powertrain will consist of a next-generation direct injection engine and a newly developed transmission. It is also aerodynamic, with an evolved lightweight body structure and enhanced the vehicle safety attributes. Were it to be built, Mazda’s latest show car would deliver exciting driving dynamics, frugal fuel consumption and greatly reduced CO2 emissions.

July 15, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Fiat to auction Fiat 500 with eco-art on its body for charity

Fiat 500 with eco-art on its body is currently listed on the Yahoo! Auction site (Japanese) till Aug 5. All proceeds from the auction of Fiat 500 car will be donated to the NPO Kids Earth Fund. Kids Earth Fund works for world peace and protection of the environment through children’s art. The Fiat 500 body features paintings by Italian contemporary artist Giuliano Ghelli based on the theme of “nature”. Fiat 500 is based on the Fiat 500 1.2 8V Lounge, with a total displacement of 1,240cc, 4 cylinders in-line, 8-valve SOHC engine, 5-speed sequential manual shift with a selectable fully automatic mode and three doors.

July 14, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

New Honda Acura TL with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system to debut this fall in America

The all-new, completely redesigned Honda 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD ) on TL. Honda Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged.

July 11, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Hyundai to Start Sales of World’s first hybrid vehicle powered by liquid petroleum gas in July 2009

Hyundai Motor plans to start retail sales of its first LPG–electric hybrid vehicle in July 2009. To be sold initially in the Korean domestic market under the Avante badge, the Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) is the world’s first hybrid vehicle to be powered by liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and the first to adopt advanced Lithium Polymer (Li–Poly) batteries. Powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) Gamma engine displacing 1.6 litres, a 15kW electric motor and a continuously variable transmission, the Elantra LPI HEV is a mild–type hybrid capable of delivering a competitive fuel economy rating.

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July 9, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Mitsubishi Galant Fortis RALLIART premium sporty 4WD sedan launched in Japan

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces the addition of the premium sporty 4WD RALLIART trim level to the Galant Fortis sedan series. The new Galant Fortis RALLIART strikes an excellent balance between everyday driving comfort and fun-to-drive dynamic performance and as such will meet the needs and demands of a wide spectrum of customers.

July 9, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Panasonic to launch Regenerative Electric Bicycle with Li-ion Battery

Panasonic will release the Lithium Vivi RX-10S, an electric bicycle capable of recharging a Li-ion secondary bat he system. The new Panasonic Lithium Vivi RX-10S electric bicycle also features "Automatic Mode," which automatically tery using a regenerative braking system in Japan on Aug 20, 2008. By utilizing a regenerative braking system on downward slopes, etc, the assisted travel range is significantly extended compared with systems that don't use regenerated energy. When riding on the course under conditions set by the company, which includes upslopes and downward slopes, the assisted travel range was reportedly extended to approximately 125km with the use of the regenerative braking system, whereas the assisted travel range is only about 90km without using t selects the assistance force in four levels- high, medium, low and off in accordance with the riding condition. The riding condition is estimated based on the value obtained by a torque sensor that measures the pedaling force accordingly.

July 7, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Japan model Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Car with climate-controlled seats unveiled

Honda unveiled the Japan model of its FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle today. Designed as a dedicated fuel cell vehicle, the Honda FCX Clarity is powered by the Honda V Flow fuel cell stack. Thanks to the innovative layout of the fuel cell power plant, the FCX Clarity offers superior design, packaging and driving performance. Emitting no CO2 in operation, the FCX Clarity offers not only the ultimate in environmental responsibility but also real-world performance and appeal. The lightweight and compact design of the Honda V Flow fuel cell stack allows it to be arranged in the vehicle's center tunnel for a more spacious interior and an elegant, low-riding sedan form. Cruising range has been extended 30% to 620km. The Japan model also features climate-controlled seats in the rear as well as in the front.

July 2, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Fuji Develops Subaru Plug-in Stella Concept Electric Car

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. the maker of Subaru automobiles today announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in Stella Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV). The Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept combines the EV system employed in the R1e with the mini car, Subaru Stella. The resulting vehicle represents an optimized model that features the compact packaging and superb utility that the Stella offers to meet a wider array of market needs. FHI plans to use the Plug-in Stella Concept in the development and test-marketing of the next generation of EV in Japan in the near future. Fuji Heavy Industries has placed emphasis on its mission to pursue the perfect integration of a pleasant and reliable driving with environmental considerations. While seamlessly improving the power units design and introducing such cleaner engines as the Horizontally-Opposed diesel engine in Europe (available since March of this year), the company has positioned EVs as another viable solution for environmental preservation, and it plans to accelerate its EV development work.

July 1, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Casio announces industrial handheld terminal with 2.0-megapixel auto-focus digital camera!

Casio plans to release in August a new-generation industrial handheld terminal, the DT-X30GR-30C, which will come equipped with wireless WAN connectivity that can be used to send and receive detailed data in real time by parcel delivery drivers and office-based management staff. Wireless LAN and wireless PAN connectivity will come standard with the new device. With the Casio new-generation industrial handheld terminal’s 2.0-megapixel digital camera (with auto-focus), office staff will be able to receive, via wireless WAN, photos that drivers take of such things as the condition of consignments or signed delivery receipts, ensuring that they have an accurate appreciation of the situation on the ground.

June 30, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

HUVO single-seater electric vehicle weighs 150kg only!

Topia a company engaged in designing and prototyping automobiles from Japan prototyped a single-seater electric vehicle HUVO weighing approximately 150kg. The single-seater electric vehicle HUVO was developed using Topia's proprietary design and production technologies. Using existing technologies if a vehicle of same size as HUVO is made, it will weigh 300kg. The body frame of HUVO is made of high-tensile steel plate, the doors on both sides and the back panel are made of aluminum alloy, the roof is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), the windshield is made of polycarbonate, and the interior parts and the wheel covers are made of ABS resin.

June 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

Suzuki SX4-FCV fuel-cell Car Certified by MLIT

Suzuki announced that its SX4-FCV fuel-cell vehicle based on its SX4 compact car has been certified by Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The Suzuki SX4-FCV features a 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen tank, a downsized light capacitor and a fuel cell module manufactured by General Motors Corp. The fuel cell module's output is 80kW, and the motor's output is 68kW. Maximum speed is 150km/h. Its cruising range extends to 250km per hydrogen charge.

June 25, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport