Mar 14th 2011 at 7:56AM As someone who lived in Northeast Japan for two years about a decade ago, news of the massive earthquake and tsunami there has been personally unsettling, and it should go without saying that the most important thing in this situation is not when green car plants will come back online. Still, that's what this blog is about, so that'll be our contribution to the earthquake news. For now, auto plants in the region are silent. For example, Nissan told AutoblogGreen late yesterday: Production at all of our facilities is suspended through tomorrow [March 14] as we continue to assess the damages and situation going forward. Nothing has been determined beyond that. We will keep you informed as we have updates to share. In fact, Toyota, Honda and Mazda have all joined Nissan in turning production off in 22 assembly plants for now, to keep workers safe and because of the general impacts of the tragedy. How this will specifically impact cars like the Prius and the new Prius V is unclear.

Insurance analysts are estimating that the earthquake and resulting tsunami might end up costing the global industry up to $10 billion. The photo above shows unidentified vehicles that had been ready for shipping in Ibaraki prefecture but were swept away by the tsunami. Statements from Mazda, Honda and Toyota are available after the jump. If you'd like to donate to the Red Cross for disaster relief, you can do so here. bionaire air purifier bap 2000Thanks to David M. and Vince for the emails!idylis air purifier red light [Source: Nissan, Telegraph UK | therapure tower air purifier reviews Mazda to Adjust Production Following Major Earthquake in Eastern Japan Honda's Statement on the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan

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