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Disassembly Report:

Chinese-made strong HEV to be launched in Europe, challenging Toyota Yaris
Fisker, fabless EV startup to be delisted after breakdown of capital injection negotiation with major auto
company
Mercedes drops “full shift to EVs in 2030”, developing new engine for HEVs
BYD launches in Japan EVs allowing Karaoke in a car
Africa “the most untapped auto market”: uniqueness of the market used cars sell well and future of
electrification
Subaru and Aisin jointly develop electric axles for EVs being launched late 2020s
Nissan chooses “solid oxide” fuel cells using biofuel
Honda develops autonomous driving micro mobility that understands users’ intention, enabling to
suggest and negotiate

New Car Report:

Reason why Mazda gave up “below one ton” for upgraded Roadster
Honda Accord carries new generation hybrid system for mid-sized cars
Audi new EV Q6 e-tron applies lots of new technologies of VW Group

Cover Story:

New trends in auto bodies

Features:

Front runner Tesla struggles with “dry electrodes” before solid-state batteries

Interview:

Partnering with Toyota on solid-state batteries, Idemitsu’s head of engineering reveals its 20 years of unswerving
efforts

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