Archive for October, 2011

Tesla Motors and Panasonic supply contract for automotive lithium-ion batteries
Supply contract for lithium-ion batteries and Panasonic EV Tesla Motors

Supply EV8 million units in four years or more minutes

Panasonic Corporation (headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka, President and CEO: Fumio Ohtsubo, Panasonic) and Tesla (Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, USA, CEO and Chairman Elon Musk below, Tesla), the automotive lithium-ion Battery has signed a supply agreement.

Now, to supply lithium-ion batteries for automotive, EV Tesla’s luxury sedan “Model S” is installed.

Based on this agreement, Panasonic will supply lithium-ion batteries for vehicles over 80,000 cars produced by Tesla in the next four years. This Tesla, including in excess of 6,000 bookings have already entered mass production in 2012, “Model S” while ensuring a sufficient supply of batteries for the production of “Model S” the goal of able to give sight to the realization of costs and benefits.

Tesla and Panasonic EV market to accelerate the development and expansion of next-generation batteries, has established a cooperative relationship over the past several years. The two companies signed a supply contract in 2009, the first in 2010, in order to realize the growth and strengthening of cooperation EV industry, has invested $ 30 million for Panasonic Tesla.

Panasonic Lithium-ion battery supplied by a nickel positive electrode using a proprietary technology, high energy density, and industry-leading performance. The nickel-based cathode technology, the Tesla battery Panasonic has developed a co-generation, life has been working to optimize performance and meet the requirements of the EV. ”Model S” new batteries to be mounted on the battery pack by testing thousands of hours of driving experience and more than 15 million miles in the Tesla Roadster, has demonstrated high performance.

Chairman and CEO Elon Musk of Tesla co-founder, said, “Panasonic is the world’s leading battery manufacturers, it chose to partner with Tesla in order to enhance performance and value EV is strong support for our technology becomes “” “Model S” in the battery pack, which is incorporated by the Panasonic’s next-generation batteries, can deliver unparalleled performance and mileage. You can have a great partnership with Panasonic is honored ”I commented.

In addition, Panasonic Corporation Energy Company President Masato Ito said, “extend the mileage on a high capacity lithium-ion battery was good for developing EV. The future, the Tesla” Model S “to start the supply of and, I would like to contribute to the promotion of sustainable mobility ※ 1 “and commented.

Tesla EV in addition to its production has been produced for other carmakers such as Toyota and Daimler ※ 2 battery packs and power train for EV.

※ 1: Sustainable Mobility: Mobility aims to minimizing the environmental impact of a sustainable society
※ 2: Power Train: battery, charger, inverter, motor drive systems such as EV

Kato Electric, smartphones can work with automotive anti-theft device “NEW iVIPER i8030″ developed

Katoh Electrical, automobile anti-theft device on a smartphone “VIPER” the
Operable “NEW iVIPER i8030″ New release!
~ VIPER everyone’s long-awaited new model fans! -

Kato Electric Co. (NYSE: Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, President: Manabu Kato, Kato Denki below), vehicle anti-theft devices “VIPER” the operation has enabled smartphone “NEW iVIPER i8030″ was developed . Release, “Day of anti-theft” is October 07, 2011.

“NEW iVIPER i8030″, the only site from a mobile phone smart “SMART QUICK” log into, you can position the control of the car search.

Also, if you check the system by adopting the position of the car GPS, the accuracy of existing models about 10 times (compared to) has been achieved.

If an error occurs in a vehicle, the vehicle location information notified by e-mail, you can check the theft of a vehicle trajectory after error notification.

Course fee, and will set the course of four available by the environment of your choice.
Kato Electric has plans to add additional features and services in the future.

■ Mobile Screen Image

* Also see the documentation accompanying

Image Image ※ (may differ from actual screens.)
※ This product is not an option, you must purchase a separate body mounted wage VIPER.
※ sale is the only treatment for each store or dealer SECURITY LOUNGE VIPER.
Currently TERRA ※, the passengers are iVIPER TERRA, you can then change to a NEW iVIPER iVIPER, no such change ON / OFF operation of the security on your remote control VIPER available

■ products
Product Name: NEW iVIPER
Type the formula: i8030
Body Price: 52,290 yen (tax included)
Dimensions: W130 × D79 × H28 main unit (mm)
Communication unit W70 × D50 × H15 (mm)

Mercedes-Benz Japan, special edition models “C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series” was released in limited quantity

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG special edition models

Limited edition to C 63 AMG Black Series Coupe

Pure ultimate driving machine ·
• Maximum output 517 horsepower, the most powerful C-class athletic performance and past the maximum torque of 620Nm
Only option that can be customized with the overwhelming presence and styling ·

Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd. (President: Nicholas Speaks, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), personalization unparalleled performance driving high-performance sports coupe Mercedes-Benz “C 63 AMG Coupe” special tuning model “C 63 AMG Black Series Coupe “, and will be released only through Mercedes-Benz dealer network across the country today (50 (*)). Japan Limited In addition, car delivery time to customers, we have plans to start gradually from spring of 2012.
Japan is the number of * as at October 03, 2011. One could increase the number of orders received by.

Black Series Mercedes brand slogan AMG “Driving Performance” and embodies pure driving machine ultimate, ultimate athletic performance and the overwhelming presence poured into cutting-edge technology developed in the company’s motorsport ever Limited is the flagship model of combining a small amount showing a sense of styling. So far, SLK 55 AMG Black Series (2006: Japan not introduced), CLK 63 AMG Black Series (2007: Japan not introduced), SL 65 AMG Black Series (2008: only 12 cars in Japan) to sell We.

Burakkushirizuno特長> <C 63 AMG Coupe
• Maximum output 517 hp, maximum torque of 620Nm ,0-performance C-Class campaign’s strongest acceleration of 4.2 seconds and past 100km / h
Possible suspension settings and preferences • Large oil cooler, high-performance brake system employs more private-tuned
The exterior design shows the overwhelming presence only ·
The full bucket seat interior with a dedicated two-seater
Same design and specifications of the normal C 63 AMG Coupe ※ (4 seater) also offer the option to
Only option available equipment that can be customized to suit your needs • Customer
Only 50 units will be sold to Japan (*)
Japan is the number of * as at October 03, 2011. One could increase the number of orders received by.

Retail prices (including consumption tax) is as follows.

Model: C 63 AMG Black Series Coupe
Steering: Left
List Price: ¥ 15,000,000 (¥ 14,285,715)
Figures in parentheses are basic vehicle price without consumption tax

MSRP * The above prices include accessories, taxes (except consumption tax), insurance, and retail prices include the expenses for registration. Also, “Automobile Recycling Law,” based, and require a separate recycling fee.

Even in the C 63 AMG Black Series coupe, Mercedes-care (maintenance and free 24-hour touring support as a free service for three years with unlimited mileage) will be applied. In addition, a fee program to extend up to two years warranty and 24-hour touring support the general care of the Mercedes “My Mercedes Support” We are also available.

Your Contact Details 0120 For further information, ◇-190-610 (Mercedes calls)
Mercedes-Benz ◇ Website: http://www.mercedes-benz.co.jp

TOYOTA, released a special edition models of the Harrier

TOYOTA has, 240G special specification car Harrier ”L Package ALCANTARA Selection” to set a Toyopet dealerships throughout the country, was released inOctober 03.

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This is a special edition models, “240G”, based on in order to achieve a more classyinterior, Alcantara (R) (*) into a dedicated seat upholstery and specialty vehicleverification, three Leather Woodgrain + spoke steering wheel, shift lever and knobwas adopted. In addition, all the power back door can be opened automatically inthe back door switch operation (with pinch protection) In addition to improvedconvenience and special equipment, “L Package” 8-way multi-adjustable driver’s seat of the popular (with electric lumbar support), by adopting 17-inch aluminumwheels and chrome-coated super-metallic, with an attractive specifications, pricing and have a sense of deals.
In addition, skin color is white pearl crystal shine (optional), including all three colorshave been set up.

* Alcantara: interior skin material of the top global brand. Registered trademark ofAlcantara SpA of Italy.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc., an engine-production subsidiary of the Japan-based auto giant, marked the start of four-cylinder engine production at its plant in Huntsville on Sept. 29.

Engines produced at the plant will be used in eight Toyota-brand models of the 12 Toyota and Lexus models produced in North America.

In a statement, the company said Toyota remained committed to localizing production.

The 2.5-liter and 2.7-liter four-cylinder engines will go into the all-new 2012 Camry, Highlander, Sienna and Venza models, the company said.

Toyota subsidiary Bodine Aluminum. Inc., which produces the cylinder heads and blocks for the four-cylinder engines, has increased its production capacity accordingly at its plants in Troy, Missouri, and Jackson, Tennessee.

The increase in production represents an additional investment of approximately $147 million (about 11.7 billion yen) and 240 new jobs, and at Bodine Aluminum, $25 million and 60 jobs.

The Brio, Honda’s compact car model released in India on Sept. 27 (Masaaki Shoji)

The Etios Liva, Toyota Motor Corp.’s compact car that debuted in India in June (Masaaki Shoji)

The Figo, Ford Motor Co.’s compact car released in India in March 2010 (Yuzuru Takano)

NEW DELHI — The low-budget vehicle market in India is undergoing major changes, with several automakers bidding for a piece of the lucrative pie.

Major Japanese and Western automakers that used to focus on higher-end vehicles have released low-priced models of compact cars in India. These new players are threatening the dominance of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., a Suzuki Motor Corp. affiliate with the largest market share in India, and locally based manufacturers.

For example, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., affiliated with Honda Motor Co., on Sept. 27 released the Brio compact car with prices starting at 395,000 rupees (620,000 yen or $8,100).

“With Brio, we will be entering a new segment for the first time in India,” said Takashi Nagai, president and CEO of Honda Siel, at a rollout ceremony for the Brio in New Delhi. “The compact car segment will soon become the second pillar of business for Honda in India.”

Honda Siel previously focused on luxurious sedans. The cheapest model, the Jazz hatchback (known as the Fit in Japan), cost 550,000 rupees.

India becomes the second country, after Thailand, where the Brio, which was developed for Asian markets, is manufactured and sold. The Indian model has simpler specifications than its Thai counterpart–and is about 40 percent cheaper.

Mid-income Indians who can now afford to buy four-wheeled vehicles are “sensitive to prices in global comparison,” said a senior official at a major Japanese-affiliated automaker. Sales are especially brisk for compact cars priced between 200,000 and 500,000 rupees. Suzuki, South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and India’s Tata Motors Ltd. used to have the edge on the competition due to their proficiency in producing inexpensive compact cars.

However, the arrival of the Brio has virtually completed a full round of new releases from other major automakers who got into the game late, leading to increased competition and a decline in the market share held by Suzuki and Tata.

Toyota Motor Corp. in June released the Etios Liva, the hatchback version of the Etios sedan released in India in December, with prices starting at 399,000 rupees. In the first five months of fiscal 2011, Toyota had a 5.6-percent share of India’s auto market (commercial vehicles excluded), up from 3.3 percent in fiscal 2010, thanks to the release of these two models.

Last year, General Motors Co. of the United States released the Chevrolet Beat in India in January, Germany’s Volkswagen AG debuted the Polo in February, Ford Motor Co. rolled out the Figo in March, and Nissan Motor Co. began selling the Micra (known as the March in Japan) in July. For all these models, prices start between 300,000 and 500,000 rupees.

A total of 3,196,829 automobiles (commercial vehicles included) were sold in India in fiscal 2010, double the number five years earlier.