Article: Japan: We're ready for 2016 CAFE standard.(NEWS)

Byline: Mark Rechtin

The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show may have been light on world debuts, but its ecological theme showed that Japanese automakers are taking the global stiffening of fuel economy and emissions regulations seriously.

Hybrid and electric vehicles in various stages of production readiness were scattered across the show floor. Several vehicles were ready for prime time, including near-production versions of the Honda CR-Z hybrid sport coupe and the plug-in version of the Toyota Prius.

The message: Japan Inc. is ready to meet the U.S. government's 35.5 mpg corporate average fuel economy mandate for the 2016 model year. Executives of ...

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