G8 Summit
Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept, New Prototype Electric Vehicle, Showcased by FHI at G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
Tokyo, June 27, 2008 -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV). FHI will provide five units of the Plug-in STELLA Concept for use at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7 through 9, 2008. Four of the five will be used to transport government officials and other participants at the summit, while one vehicle will be displayed at the Environmental Showcase, an exhibition and demonstration area in the International Media Center, and it will also be available for a test drive.
Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept
Honda to Provide Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicles and Other Technologies for the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
TOKYO, Japan, June 10, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will provide its new fuel cell vehicle, FCX Clarity, as well as Civic Hybrid and other advanced technologies for the G8Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7-9, 2008. Honda decided to participate in support of the Japanese government’s effort to showcase the most advanced environmental technologies at this G8 Summit.
Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle
In addition to providing environmentally-responsible vehicles, Honda is to exhibit its advanced environmental technologies including the CIGS(*) thin film solar cells, of which Honda began mass production and sales in 2007, as well as the Honda FC Stack, which is installed in FCX Clarity.
Nissan to Showcase Nissan X-TRAIL Diesel Prototype at 2008 G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
TOKYO, June 9, 2008 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will showcase the Nissan X-TRAIL diesel prototype at the 2008 Integrated Exhibition of the Environment in Hokkaido*1 (June 19-21) as well at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit’s International Media Center (July 7-9). Nissan’s participation supports the focus on environmental issues at the G8 Summit meetings.
Nissan X-TRAIL Clean Diesel Prototype
Japan is slated to introduce its new emission regulatory standards, referred to as ‘‘Post New Long-term Regulations’’, by October, 2009*2. Ahead of its implementation, Nissan plans to introduce the X-TRAIL diesel in September this year, which will meet with the more stringent standards.
Mitsubishi Motors Provides i MiEV Electric Vehicles for Use at G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
Tokyo, June 6 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced that it would provide 10 i MiEV*1 electric vehicles for official use at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit. The electric vehicles will be used as transport for visiting world leaders and members of the media. Additionally, the vehicles will comprise one part of an on-site display*2 and test drive.
Mitsubishi i MiEV
MMC hopes that through its small contribution, attendees of the G8 Summit will find a new appreciation for the superior practicality and environmental viability of electric vehicles.

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