Mitsubishi Electric found a world record conversion efficiency rate of 18.6% in a multicrystalline Si solar cell.
Month: June 2008
Mitsubishi L200 Savana
Posted by – June 3, 2008
Mitsubishi L200 Savana
This is for Brazil, not for USA. Which is really a shame, as this is far more interesting than the current Dodge Dakota-based Raider. Speaking of which, when was the last time you saw a Mitsubishi Raider on the road? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one…
Toyota’s diesels
Posted by – June 3, 2008
It seems Toyota Tundra could get a pair of diesels. The V 8 4.5 L version is a no-brainer, as it’s already on sale in Australia in the new down-under Land Cruiser. That engine is expected to go into the Tundra, Sequoia, and probably our Land Cruiser and its Lexus cousin as well.
Mazda 6 Taiki Concept Car in China
Posted by – June 3, 2008
Mazda Motor has announced it will showcase the European version of the Mazda6 and the Taiki concept car for reference at the 2008 Beijing International Motor Show
Renault – Nissan, Bajaj JV to Develop $2,500 Car
Posted by – June 3, 2008
The Renault Nissan Group has announced it will establish a joint venture with Bajaj Auto Ltd of India in a bid to develop, manufacture and sell a new car with pricing starting from $2,500.
NEC Group, Nissan Announce Li-ion Battery Production Plan
Posted by – June 3, 2008
Nissan Motor Co Ltd, NEC Corp and NEC Tokin Corp announced the automotive Li-ion rechargeable battery production plan for their joint-venture company, Automotive Energy Supply Corp (AESC), May 19, 2008.
Honda Launches 8-seater Compact Minivan
Posted by – June 3, 2008
Honda Motor launched a new compact minivan Freed in Japan May 30, 2008.The Freed measures 4,215 (L) x 1,695 (W) x 1,715mm (H) (according to the 2WD specification), and the wheelbase is 2,740mm long. Compared with the company’s three-row seater compact minivan “Mobilio,” the Freed is 145mm longer, 10mm wider and 25mm lower
Toyota’s Night View
Posted by – June 3, 2008
Toyota Motors – Crown Hybrid - released in May 2008 is equipped with the “Night View” system that displays the view of the road ahead at night.
