For instance, Japan’s vehicle production in the first two months of 2009 was 50% lower than a year before, but global car sales fell by only 25%.

例如，日本的车辆生产在2009年头两个月就比一年前下降50%，但是全球汽车销售只下降了25%。

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For instance, Japan's vehicle production in the first two months of 2009 was 50% lower than a year before, but global car sales fell by only 25%.

例如，日本的车辆生产在2009年头两个月就比一年前下降50%，但是全球汽车销售只下降了25%。

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Part of the rationale for developing this motor is to avoid rare earth metals, but it mostly is a move to lower costs, said Mike Crane, who runs Continental's hybrid and electric vehicle programs.

“研发这类发动机的部分原因是为了避免使用稀土磁材，但主要目的还是为了降低成本，”大陆集团混合动力和电力汽车项目负责人Mike Crane说。

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The lower half of the spacecraft, or landing vehicle, still lies there today.

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This shift is expected to continue and will result in lower vehicle lease expense costs which will thus improve EBITDA margins.

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If the new prices don't stick, automakers end up with even lower revenues per vehicle, which will further damage their already battered profit margins.

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Shortly afterwards, Lovell struck another vehicle on Lower Hanham Road before colliding with Mr and Mrs Simons' tandem.

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