Japan Auto Exports to US Plunge 76.5%
February 28, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
According to figures from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, passenger car exports from Japan plunged 60.9% in January to 200,347 units (including 7,560 knock down units), down 311,969 units year-on-year.
Auto shipments to the US plummeted 76.5% to 45,876 units; exports to Europe fell 63.2% to 50,864; Asia-bound exports fell 54.8% to 18,021; and shipments to Latin America dropped 54.4% to 19,941. Read more
Eliica Electric Car Outdrags a Porsche 911 Turbo (Video)
December 30, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Japanese professor has showcased an electric car capable of reaching a blistering 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4 seconds, quicker than a Porsche 911.
The Eliica, created by Prof. Hiroshi Shimizo of Keio University, can also reach a phenomenal top speed of 370 km/h (270 mph), powered by li-ion batteries via 100 hp electric motors in each of its eight wheels. Read more
