Demand for Electric Cars Rising in Japan

CHAN: Petrol prices have fallen sharply, but carmakers still have high hopes for the Japanese market for electric cars. They are adhering to tougher emissions standards and are eco-friendly to boot. Lets take a look at a car expo in Tokyo. STORY: At one Tokyo car expo some of the latest in electric cars are on display. A wealth of hybrid vehicles are already on the road, but car industry executives say the race is still on to create a commercial vehicle which runs solely on electricity. Tokyo-based Auto EV Japan unveiled the upgraded “Girasole Elettrica,” an electric car imported from Italy. They sold more than 120 of them in the Japanese market last year. The car is now capable of running at a maximum speed of 65 km/h. Before the Japanese upgrade it ran at 45 km/h. It costs about 100 yen, thats about a dollar, for a 7-hour, fully charged car to travel before running out of power. [Kiyoshi Ito, Auto Ev Japan]: With gas prices going up and down radically these days, an increasing number of people now appear to think they cannot really depend on fossil fuel and electric cars are the way to go — not just from an environmental point of view but from an economic point of view. Another electric auto company, Tokai Denshi, showed off a sleek, futuristic sports car. Its an attempt to shake off the old image of function-driven electric cars. [Shigeaki Kubota, Tokai Denshi]: “People used to think electric cars are heavy and clumsy, but we wanted to revamp that image and make our …

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The First EV (Electric Vehicle) Taxi is Debuted in Tokyo, Japan

www.betterplace.com Witness an environmental milestone as on April 26th, 2010, the first switchable-battery EV (electric vehicle) taxi takes to the road in Tokyo, Japan. Watch scenes of the battery switch process which takes as little as 60 seconds to complete. Tokyo plans to eliminate up to 20% of their total car CO2 emissions by eliminating taxi emissions with the use of EV (electric vehicle) taxis.

CEATEC Japan 2008 — Nissan Introduces the Eco Pedal

Nissan also had a test drive of their new eco pedal technology which included both a gas pedal that pushes back when you start to accelerate in a way that is not fuel efficient; plus it is incorporated into your onboard computer in your car so that the navigation device also communicates your fuel efficiency and rates your driving. It is currently on the market in Japan and being tested in California. They mentioned that this will likely be incorporated into vehicles in the United States sometime next year.

First Electric Mini Car to Hit Roads of Japan

irst Electric mini car to hit roads of Japan is as early as 2009. Now it seems just around the corner, by the efforts of (MMC) Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. It is believed that other automakers worldwide are also making same efforts to make important announcements in terms of ‘eco cars’.

Research

MMC started a joint research with Tokyo Electric Power Company, and The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc., in November 2006 and with Kyushu Electric Power Co., Ltd, in January 2007. The new research EV (electric vehicle) is based on MMC’s “i” mini-car, and named “i MiEV” which mean “Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle”. i MiEV is powered by a compact and lightweight motor and high-energy density lithium-ion batteries. After removing the i’s (a sister car by MMC) combustion engine mounted on the platform with an original rear-midship layout, a single motor (*2) is mounted in its place. i MiEV became electric-powered with few modifications of the body structure.

Since her first display at the 22nd International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exposition (EVS-22) at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama on October 23 – 28, 2006, the performance is highly revolutionized from a test vehicle to a real commercial project. By the assistance of Japanese government, this mini electric vehicle will hit the roads of Japan as soon as 2009.

Performance

Since her first display there is remarkable overall improvement in every respect. The battery system is improved to run without any major knock-down for continuous 10 years. The commercial viability has become possible by continuous efforts to bring down the overall costs and simultaneously creating a CO2 free environment. This EV neither emits CO2 and nor makes any engine sound which makes it so dear and irresistible to many countries world-wide.

This revolutionary mini EV can run at a high speed of 140mph. The batteries can be recharged via cable plugged to 110V/220V house sockets. Full battery charge is done in total 14 hours plugged-in and no need for another charge till 140Kms. , i MiEV shows stronger torque, quieter noise and less vibration, which are natural advantages of EVs.

Price and economy

MMC is planning to put a high JPY4.0M (Approx.USD$38,000) price tag, which includes the research costs. Looks like non practical and out of reach, therefore Government of Japan is aiding of max. JPY1.0M (approx.USD$9500) to help end consumers. Obviously there is a great factor of clean environment involved and if you compare this mini vehicle with other (KEI cars) Japanese mini vehicles then the price can be bearable. A regular gasoline engine 660CC vehicle runs for about JPY9(USD$0.086) per Kilometer whereas iMEV will run for JPY1 (USD$0.009) per kilometer.

Let us join hands to protect our GREEN PLANET by vowing to emit no CO2 for traveling; a single step is the start to make this world greener and happier.

Limited Budget offers

But if you are low on budget for the new car then there are other good reasons to buy a used car. Your smart choice for the right dealer will reflect your final bye-product. Let say that you have come across leading exporters like Nexuss International Company of Japan, which are providing excellent advice and second to none service packages just fit for your needs. Moreover, you have to know that:-

Used cars are more reliable today than ever before.

Some used cars are still under the approved dealers’ warranty.

Most approved dealers now sell certified used cars, which include warranties.

The history of a used car can easily be traced using the VIN number.

Online buying and selling of used cars have increasingly gained numbers in recent years.

Most Japanese cars are “one owner” and therefore reliability is more.

Japanese online commission agents are providing less stressful deals by offering “Inspected vehicles” by qualified inspectors.

Japanese auctions are non-biased selling/buying places with limited members.

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Eco-Friendly Technology Unveiled in Japan

At Tokyo’s Eco Products fair, Sony showcased its future technology that converts grape sugar or glucose directly into electricity. The aim was to show children how electricity could come from alternatives to fossil fuels, according to Kazuko Takamatsu, Senior General Manager of Sony’s Environmental Center. [Kazuko Takamatsu, Sr. General Manager, Sony Environmental Center]: “The environment and the future are both resting on children’s shoulders, so we hope to somehow spark their interest and find ways to encourage both lifestyles and actions kind to the environment.” The point of the experiment was also to introduce Sony’s new concept battery that would allow a specialized glucose based fuel to charge electronics. Electricity wasn’t the only thing open to innovation. Japanese company Onward Kashiyama showed off their biodegradable suit. [Akio Hanida, Onward Kashiyama]: “We decided to make this suit with the thinking that a large number of small acts will combine to become something eco-friendly.” Over 18000 people are expected to attend the three-day event with 1600 displays showing new ways to reduce that carbon footprint.

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