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AUGUST 8, 2021

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has appointed Sumitomo, Chiyoda, Toyota Motor, Japan Research Institute and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking to conduct a feasibility study on the receiving and distribution business of hydrogen in Chubu Region. Iwatani Corporation, Chubu Electric Power Co.,

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In 2024, in North America and Japan, Honda will launch a FCEV model equipped with this next-generation fuel cell system jointly developed with GM. Honda has identified four core domains for the utilization of its fuel cell system: fuel cell vehicles (FCEV), commercial vehicles, stationary power stations and construction machinery.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Chiyoda Corporation, together with Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & Co. By transporting and storing more than 100 tons of hydrogen over ten (10) months, the demonstration verified that the system is technically ready for commercial use and confirmed SPERA Hydrogen’s potential contribution to global carbon neutrality in 2050.

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MAY 22, 2020

Seven Japan-based companies—Asahi Tanker Co., Exeno Yamamizu Corporation; Mitsui O.S.K. Coastal shipping in Japan faces structural issues such as a shortage of mariners due to the aging of the seagoing workforce and the aging of the vessels. Idemitsu Kosan Co., Lines, Ltd.; Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co.,

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DECEMBER 26, 2022

Fukuoka Prefecture and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have entered a partnership agreement that includes jointly implementing initiatives to expand the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles (FC mobility) for vehicles in the logistics industry, public transportation, and official government use.

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APRIL 6, 2021

NuScale Power has finalized an investment and strategic partnership agreement with JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC HD), a holding company of the world’s leading EPC contractor group companies headquartered in Japan. NuScale says it maintains strong momentum towards the commercialization of its SMR technology by the end of this decade.

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

May Mobility will manage a fleet of autonomous, shared vehicles that will operate along a three-mile fixed-route loop with nine designated stops to service the live, work and play districts of downtown Fishers.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GS Yuasa makes batteries for standard and plug-in hybrids through Lithium Energy Japan, a joint venture with partners including Mitsubishi Corp., In April, GS Yuasa Corporation announced that it had been selected for the NEDO Green Innovation Fund’s Next-Generation Storage Battery project. and Blue Energy, a venture with Honda Motor.

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APRIL 26, 2018

In Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Chita City, Toyota City, Chubu Electric Power, Toho Gas, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Toyota Industries have launched the Chita City and Toyota City Renewable Energy-use Low-carbon Hydrogen Project. Background. Hydrogen is a useful energy source for realizing a low-carbon society. The project.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

In Japan, Toyota is introducing the C + walk T , a three-wheeled electric scooter designed for walking areas. It is designed so that it is comfortable to use in walking areas, facilitating side-by-side travel and communication with fellow pedestrians.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

The award honors the best among the technologies, products and services exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2013. Nissan revealed the advanced development of its technology in August when the company committed to being ready with multiple, commercially-viable Autonomous Drive cars by 2020. Toshiba Corporation: REGZA TimeOn service.

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MARCH 16, 2022

Sustainable materials leader Genomatica and Japan-based diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei announced a strategic partnership to commercialize renewably-sourced nylon 6,61 made from Genomatica’s bio-based HMD (hexamethylenediamine, also abbreviated as HMDA) building block.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Photo credit: Yokohama Tire Corporation Yokohama Tire has released the ADVAN Sport EV A/S in the United States. This product is an ultra high-performance all-season tire, designed specifically for electric vehicles (EVs). This indicates its suitability for electric vehicles, designed to meet their specific requirements.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” The new model showcases a people-friendly, universal design that provides usability and comfort to a wide range of people through continual innovations and improvements, from grab handles to the overall vehicle structure. mpg US, 5.51

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AUGUST 11, 2016

the giant Japanese integrated trading company, will start selling fuel cells for commercial vehicles via a partnership with California-based US Hybrid. Sumitomo, which is strengthening its automobile business and expects growth in the fuel cell market, plans to supply mostly Japanese commercial vehicle makers, according to the report.

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JULY 2, 2023

This article was first published as “Design case history: Apple’s Macintosh.” The author spoke with many members of the design team in the months following the 1984 introduction of the Macintosh, however, Steve Jobs did not grant an interview for this article. It appeared in the December 1984 issue of IEEE Spectrum.

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JANUARY 7, 2020

Fuji in Japan. —Akio Toyoda, president, Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota will extend an open invitation to collaborate with other commercial and academic partners and invite interested scientists and researchers from around the world to come work on their own projects in this one-of-a-kind, real-world incubator.

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JULY 31, 2012

Kureha Corporation, Itochu Corporation, Kuraray Co., and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) have concluded an agreement intended to further accelerate the growth of Kureha Battery Materials Japan Co., Pattern diagram of Li-ion containment in CARBOTRON P. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., The company is currently conducting verification tests for transporting large-quantity, low-cost hydrogen to Japan produced from Australian lignite. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Fukuoka City hydrogen production facility.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd in Gloucester and Hartlepool is receiving £499,737 (US$575,000) focusing on end-user requirements to determine the reactor design characteristics most suitable for a HTGR demonstration in the 2030s. EDF proposes the Hartlepool Heat Hub as a host site for the UK’s first HTGR demonstration.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

DENSO Corporation will begin a ten-month field test of its wireless inductive battery charging system in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. DENSO has been developing the wireless charging system with the goal to commercialize by 2020. The field test will begin on 24Feb. and end in December 2014.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed what it believes to be the industry’s highest performing automotive camera technology. The Maisart brand encompassing the company’s proprietary AI technology, including its compact AI, automated design deep-learning algorithm and extra-efficient smart-learning AI.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Japan-based leading classification society ClassNK has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to a new H 2 /CO 2 FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading) design developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Chiyoda Corporation.

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MARCH 24, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors, Ltd. The chassis is specially designed with the optimum packaging for a fuel cell vehicle, and steps are being taken through comprehensive weight reduction to ensure a sufficient load capacity.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Stage 1 Ventures led the first tranche of $34 million with participation from Air Waves Wireless Electricity and a strategic investment by Mitsubishi Corporation through its US subsidiary, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). Jack Watanabe, President of Climeon Japan, a clean energy company.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, in collaboration with colleagues from Toyota Motor Corporation, Tokyo Institute of Technology and High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Japan (KEK), have successfully designed and tested novel, high-power all-solid-state batteries with promising results. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 30, 2010

announced the beginning of the pre-order process for the battery-electric LEAF in Japan, as well a starting price of ¥3.76 Nissan aims to sell 6,000 units in Japan in fiscal year 2010. MMC has been selling the i-MiEV mainly to corporations since July 2009. The unit will be available commercially in the future.

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

Toyota Motor will display its new, production-ready Ultra-compact BEV (battery electric vehicle) at the FUTURE EXPO special exhibition of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show ahead of the vehicle’s planned commercial launch in Japan in 2020. Ultra-compact BEV.

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APRIL 19, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation announced Toyota bZ, its newly established series of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), in establishment of a full line-up of electrified vehicles. Open and freestyle interior and uniquely designed exterior utilizing BEV packaging. The Toyota C+pod, which was launched in December 2020, is one example.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

announced that NGK Spark Plug has agreed to participate as a corporate partner of the world’s first commercial lunar exploration program “ HAKUTO – R ”. NGK Spark Plug and HAKUTO-R have also agreed to transport a trial design of NGK Spark Plug’s solid-state battery technology to the moon in 2021.

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MAY 12, 2015

Although the SAE World Congress has been running panel sessions on fuel cell vehicle commercialization since 2005, this year was the first in which three participating automakers—Toyota, Hyundai and Honda—had fuel cell vehicles that customers can buy now or within a year. Earlier post.) This is planned to increase in the future.

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APRIL 21, 2018

Nidec Corporation, a Japan-based leading global manufacturer of electric motors, has developed a new fully integrated traction motor system (e-axle) comprising an electric motor, reduction gear box and inverter. Latest version of the e-axle. The 2017 version of the e-axle.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

MHI) has designed a new bulk carrier equipped with the proprietary Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS), which reduces frictional resistance between the vessel hull and seawater using air bubbles produced at the vessel bottom, along with high-efficiency hull form and enhanced propulsion system. in designed draught.

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MAY 21, 2014

Intelligent Energy introduced its Gen4 air-cooled fuel cell power unit, designed for easy integration into two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles, at the 2014 JSAE (Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan) Annual Congress in Yokohama. The technology has been developed in collaboration with the Suzuki Motor Corporation.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines their intent to establish a joint venture through which they plan to engage in the joint development and sales of high value-added battery electric vehicles (EVs) and commercialize them in conjunction with providing mobility services.

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JULY 11, 2016

Catalytic pyrolysis company Anellotech, which focuses on producing cost-competitive BTX (benzene, toluene and xylene) from non-food biomass, revealed Toyota Tsusho Corporation as a multinational strategic equity investor and corporate partner in the renewable aromatic chemicals supply chain.

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

Since then, more than 140 eCanters have been delivered to customers in Japan, Europe and the United States. The new Super Great is Japan’s first HDT to be fitted with Level 2 automated driving support, equivalent to Level 2 automated driving technology defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

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