Tag: Nissan
MiBot Moves to Mass Production, Kicking off an Ultra-Compact EV Revolution in Asia
Stories of our discoveries of cars on bike lanes in Amsterdam may soon have a parallel narrative in Japan. MiBot, that tiny EV that CleanTechnica reported on in August, goes into production this year. CleanTechnica reached out to MiBot creator Kazunari Kusunoki, who is also the founder and CEO of … [continued]
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A Broad Family EV Journey, Including Tesla FSD 14 for a Member with Parkinson’s
With the purchase of a 2nd Tesla Model Y in the last few weeks, my immediate family now has 5 Teslas. My brother and I were early adopters of electric vehicles. My first was a Nissan Leaf lease for $200/month starting February 31, 2014. I followed that with two more … [continued]
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China’s Direct Assault On Japan’s Most “Domestic” Automotive Segment
For years, Japan’s unique kei car segment has been considered untouchable territory, a sanctuary reserved exclusively for domestic automotive giants like Suzuki, Daihatsu, Nissan, and Honda. These affordable, boxy minivehicles have become vital to daily life across Japan, representing the backbone of personal transportation in dense urban centers and rural … [continued]
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The Foreign Invasion: BYD, Hyundai, & Kia Make Their Mark at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show
TOKYO — The 2025 Japan Mobility Show this year felt like a crucial turning point for the Japanese automotive industry. There was a strong presence from BYD, which started in 2023 with the introduction and sales of the BYD Atto 3. The entry of the Chinese carmaker to Japan also … [continued]
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Revisiting VinFast’s Hai Phong Factory: Transformation Complete
A First-Hand Account Of VinFast’s Automotive Evolution I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong twice — once in 2022, just after the pandemic and during its early EV transition, and again just last week, as part of a Philippine media delegation. My dad was … [continued]
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