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Japan considers subsidizing hybrids

April 3, 2009 - by Lizette Wilson Chapman - Government subsidies could cut costs to consumers by as much as 25 percent. Full Story »

Toyota plans to take on Honda with low-cost hybrid for 2011

March 25, 2009 - Best of the web - Automaker Toyota confirms it's planning for the Yaris hybrid to compete with the Honda Insight in Japan and the U.S. Full Story »

Sanyo starts 200MW solar cell plant in Osaka

February 17, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Japan's second-largest solar cell maker plans to expand capacity to 600 MW by 2011 as acquisition by Panasonic nears completion. Full Story »

Hitachi, Eaton in hybrid system deal

October 20, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Hitachi will supply components through 2011 for Eaton's hybrid power systems. Full Story »

Japanese tout low-temp fuel cell

September 12, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Researchers say polymer membrane could mean lower cost, size and starting temperature for several fuel-cell technologies. Full Story »

Mitsubishi to boost solar cell production

August 27, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Japanese company plans to quadruple its annual capacity from 150 megawatts to 600 MW by fiscal 2012. Full Story »

Japan Airlines plans cellulosic biofuels flight

June 23, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The company will work with Boeing and Pratt & Whitney on the demonstration flight. Full Story »

Water-fueled car: too good to be true?

June 18, 2008 - by Carli Ghelfi - Amid speculation, Japan's Genepax fights criticism and soft-pedals its breakthrough water-based fuel cell claims. Full Story »

Honda starts production of fuel cell car

June 16, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The FCX Clarity will initially be available in southern California and then in Japan later this year. Full Story »

IBM, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo to work on thin film solar

June 16, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The companies plan to develop processes for the production of copper indium gallium selenide solar cell modules. Full Story »
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