ota Environmental Challenge 2050, green manufacturing initiatives, and the eco-friendly layout of its Bidadi plant in Karnataka. The Green Technology Zone displays Toyota’s xEV technology, hybrid, and electric drive systems, and the latest hybrid electric models like the All-New Camry and Corolla FFV-SHEV—additionally, the skill development and CSR initiatives zone. Based on the Toyota Kirloskar Motor's press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

les (BEVs) like the bZ4X and URBAN BEV concept, fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with the Hilux FCEV, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with the PRIUS Cut Section, strong hybrid electric vehicle (SHEV) through the Innova Hycross Cut Section, and the flexi-fuel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (FFV-PHEV) with the Prius Flexi-Fuel PHEV. The hybrid zone featured Toyota’s existing strong hybrid electric vehicles, including Innova Hycross, Urba...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

GJAW 2024: Toyota Indonesia displays electrified vehicles including FCEV and FFV models Announced on November 25, 2024, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) presented a complete lineup of electrified vehicles at the GAIKINDO Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) 2024, running from November 22 - December 1. Its displayed models also included FCEV and Flexy Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Along with the Toyota Mirai Gen-2 FCEV, Toyota presented Kijang Innova Zenix HEV FFV that comb...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

gen projects in Central and South America. It will also launch the Kia EV5, which is scheduled to be mass-produced this year, and continue to expand its Brazilian electrification lineup. Also, as part of the response to the Green Mobility Innovation Program, a Brazil-optimized powertrain for hybrid FFV (Flexible-Fuel Vehicle) will be developed. According to media reports, the amount is expected to be invested at the Piracicaba plant, in Sao Paulo...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/24

ahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) presented its portfolio at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. It showcased its Born Electric BE.RALL-E, Electric XUV400, electric three-wheeler Treo, Zor Grand, XUV400, XUV700, Thar, Scorpio-N, and Supro Profit Truck Excel.  Mahindra also showcased its Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) technology with FFV engines which are engineered to operate efficiently on a wide range of ethanol-blended fuels, from 20% to 85% (E20 to E85). B...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/05

ctric vehicles (HEV), and 60% highly fuel-efficient internal combustion engines (ICE) using CNG, biogas, flex fuel, and ethanol-blended fuel. Maruti Suzuki intends to introduce 6 BEVs across various product segments in the Indian market by FY 2030-31. The company's first BEV and flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) are slated to be launched in India by FY 2024-25. The company envisions having around 28 different models in its lineup by FY 2030-31. Based on M...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/07

Toyota Kirloskar Motors, India partners with ISMA for ethanol awareness On February 17, Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) announced the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) to create awareness and promote the use of ethanol as a sustainable biofuel in India. At the said event, TKM demonstrated its flexi-fuel strong hybrid electric vehicle (FFV-SHEV) along with an experiential drive. Through t...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/20

Toyota showcases Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles in India On October 11, Toyota along with the Minister of Road Transport & Highways, India launched first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India which would run on 100% gasoline as well as 20 to 85% blended ethanol and electric power. The Toyota Corolla Altis FFV-SHEV has been imported from Toyota Brazil for the pilot project.This init...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/12

growing. Going forward, it plans to introduce Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles which will help significantly reduce the carbon emission of the conventional ICE vehicle without even requiring charging infrastructure. The company believes Bio-CNG, Ethanol (E20 or 20% blending), and Flex Fuel vehicles (FFV) seem to be other promising options for carbon emission reduction. Based on Maruti Suzuki's annual integrated report 2021-22...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/12

Indian Government advocates flex-fuel vehicles and flex-fuel hybrid EV   On December 27, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways said that to substitute India’s import of petroleum as a fuel and to provide direct benefits to farmers, the automobile manufacturers in India have now been advised to start manufacturing flex-fuel vehicles (FFV) and flex-fuel hybrid electric vehicles (FFV-SHEV) complying with BS-6 norms in a time-bound manner...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/29

Toyota presents first ever hybrid flex-fuel vehicle in Brazil On March 20 at an event held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Toyota presented a prototype of the world's first hybrid flexible-fuel vehicle (hybrid FFV) that can be powered by both gasoline and alternative fuels such as ethanol.Hybrid FFV is a new powertrain system that Toyota has developed with an aim to popularize hybrid electric vehicles in Brazil and contribute to the environment through red...

News  Updated at: 2018/03/21

(MMC) announced that production of the Lancer EX (called Galant Fortis in Japan) started at its Laemchabang Plant (Plant No. 1), Thailand on October 16. The 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter models are available and the 1.8-liter model is a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), which can run on E85 (a fuel blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). This is the first case that a Japanese automa...

News  Updated at: 2009/10/19

Production of Honda City starts in Brazil Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced on July 24 that it has started manufacturing and selling the City compact sedan in Brazil for the first time. The City fuel flexible vehicle (FFV) will be available from R$56,210 (approximately 2.75 million yen), and the automaker is planning to sell 17,000 vehicles in the country in 2009. The City ...

News  Updated at: 2009/07/25

Mitsubishi Motors to launch its first FFV in Brazil in July Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced on June 22 launching of its first flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) in Brazil. MMC and its local production and sales company MMC Automotores do Brasil Ltda (MMCB) have developed the first full-feature four-wheel drive flex-fuel vehicle, called the Pajero TR4 Flex, and will put the vehicle on the market in July. The 2-liter 16-valve 4-cylinder engine t...

News  Updated at: 2007/06/22

Toyota to start selling flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) in Brazil Toyota Motor Corporation will start selling the 100% bioethanol-compatible vehicle, flex fuel vehicles (FFVs), in Brazil later this month. The base model is the Corolla and Corolla Fielder with 1.8-liter engines. The company changed the fuel system and other specifications. In Brazil, where the national government...

News  Updated at: 2007/05/25

Mitsubishi Motors to launch FFV in Brazil and the U.S. Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) announced on Jan. 22 plans to launch flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs), which can run on both gasoline and ethanol, in Brazil and the U.S. markets. The Pajero io-based FFV will be launched in the Brazil market between autumn and the end of fiscal 2007. The automaker also plans to market the new Lancer FFV and SUV-based FFVs in the U.S. in fiscal 2009. The FFV is wide...

News  Updated at: 2007/01/23

ight fuel cells based on the FCX concept, scheduled for release in Japan by 2008. Honda was successful in reducing the size and weight of the fuel-cell stack by positioning it vertically in the vehicle. The third is flexible fuel vehicles (FFV) capable of running on either 100% pure ethanol or on gasoline-ethanol blended fuel. Planning for its release in Bra...

News  Updated at: 2006/09/25