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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Production of the Camry Hybrid at Kuozui’s Kuanying Plant in Taiwan’s Taoyuan County began on 15 February, making the plant Toyota’s seventh hybrid-vehicle production site outside Japan. Initial annual production is set at approximately 7,000 vehicles, to be the exclusive supply of the domestic market. million units.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Markets such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), residential combined heat and power (CHP), power for remote monitoring equipment, auxiliary power units (APUs), and portal power for military applications have all experienced an increase in traction over the last year. UAVs as a key market for micro fuel cells.

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JANUARY 1, 2011

The Nikkei reports that Japan’s government will launch a public-private initiative to develop technology for applying hydrogen used in oil refining to power fuel cell vehicles. million] over a three-year period from fiscal 2011. The ministry will pay half of the cost.

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have mutually agreed on OEM supply of Suzuki’s SOLIO compact passenger vehicle to MMC. Suzuki will supply MMC with about 800 SOLIOs per month beginning from spring 2011. This OEM supply is limited to the Japanese market.

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JULY 31, 2012

and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) have concluded an agreement intended to further accelerate the growth of Kureha Battery Materials Japan Co., In December 2011, Kuraray agreed with KBMJ to jointly commercialize Biocarbotron, a hard carbon anode material for LiBs derived from plant material.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

At CEATEC Japan 2012 this week, Nissan Motor Co. At CEATEC 2011, in response to the experience of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Nissan showcased its “Stand-alone Energy Community" with the LEAF to Home (V2H) system, which can supply electricity from batteries onboard Nissan LEAF EVs to residential homes.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

In 2020 the world’s nuclear reactors have shown resilience and flexibility, adapting to changes in demand while ensuring stable and reliable electricity supplies. GWe started supplying electricity, compared to an average annual objective for 2016-2020 of 10 GWe. —Agneta Rising, Director General of World Nuclear Association.

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JULY 20, 2012

At 3%, the 2011 increase in global CO 2 emissions is above the past decade’s average annual increase of 2.7%. savings stimulated by high oil prices led to a decrease of 3% in CO 2 emissions in the European Union and of 2% in both the United States and Japan. combined, where emissions increased by 9% and 6% respectively in 2011.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

has started production at its Oppama facility for the all-new 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which is slated to go on sale in December in Japan and the United States, and from early 2011, in select markets in Europe. Nissan Motor Co., and NEC Corporation.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Toyota Tsusho Corporation is establishing the first global bio-PET (bio-derived polyethylene terephthalate) integrated supply chain including the procurement of bio-ethanol, production of bio-mono ethylene glycol, tolling business of PET, and marketing of bio-PET. Earlier post.). GTC will use bio-ethanol made by sugar cane as feed stock.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

The United States was the largest source of LNG supply growth in 2021, adding 25 million metric tons (MMt) amid continued buildup of liquefaction capacity as well as the ramping up of output from plants turned down the previous year. MMt or 18%), overtaking Japan where imports were flat year-over-year at 75 MMt. MMt, up 5.5%

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MAY 18, 2011

JFE Engineering Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd., have been selected as contractors for a joint US-Japan collaboration supporting a Smart Grid project on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Hitachi, Ltd., Cyber Defense Institute, Inc., and Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. Hitachi Ltd.

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JULY 20, 2010

Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. Vehicles equipped with this new system are scheduled to go on sale in 2012 in Japan and the US. Battery electric vehicle.

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APRIL 3, 2009

will lift its production capacity for the i MiEV electric vehicle to 20,000 units annually in fiscal 2011, double the initial target. The automaker originally planned to produce 2,000 plug-in electric cars in fiscal 2009, with plans to raise the number to 4,000 in fiscal 2010 and to 10,000 in fiscal 2011. and the Japan Post group.

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APRIL 18, 2013

The global energy supply became 6% cleaner from 1971 to 1990,in response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. In 1990 the underlying carbon intensity of supply was 57.1 The world must slow the growth of energy demand as well as make its energy supply cleaner, the IEA said. million, up 43% from 2011. tCO 2 /TJ (2.39

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DECEMBER 24, 2013

Other than LNG carriers, this tugboat will be the first building in Japan of an LNG-fueled vessel. This project will be subsidized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Tokyo Gas Co.

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MAY 25, 2009

Lithium Energy Japan, a joint venture between GS Yuasa Corp., Lithium Energy Japan had initially intended to produce cells for packs for up to 2,000 vehicles a year at GS Yuasa’s main plant, in Kyoto, for a range of customers. Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp. Earlier post.). In April, Blue Energy Co., Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 25, 2014

Toshiba will supply electric devices, such as the generator and transformer. NEDO has promoted R&D projects in ocean energy power generation technologies since FY 2011, with the goal of developing world-leading technology and contributing to lower CO 2 emissions in Japan. is also undergoing study in Europe and the US.).

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JUNE 23, 2010

Ford Motor Company has awarded Toshiba a major contract to supply electric drive motors for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The production will be Toshiba’s first overseas manufacturing base for automotive propulsion motors, which are currently produced in Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

OKI has succeeded in the development of Japan’s first wireless multi-hop communication system for the new 920 MHz frequency band which is scheduled to open by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in July 2012. This eliminates the need to install power supplies for routers and increases the overall energy savings achieved.

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MAY 17, 2011

The study cautions, however, that the availability of financing, total cost of ownership and the unfolding events in Japan will impact vehicle sales in both markets. The forecast’s wild card is Japan, where in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, parts shortages will impact 2011 US. consumer confidence.

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MARCH 31, 2010

NNA) set the US MSRP for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011, at $32,780. Nissan had earlier set the LEAF pricing for Japan at the equivalent of US$40,500. Nissan North America, Inc. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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MARCH 26, 2012

(HATC), the Honda automobile production subsidiary in Thailand has resumed production of automobiles after suspending production since 4 October 2011, due to the damage sustained from the flooding in Thailand. After approximately four months of such restoration efforts, HATC is now ready to resume automobile productions at its plant.

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JUNE 4, 2012

The announcement follows on Nissan’s introduction of the LEAF-to-home V2H system, which can supply electricity from Nissan LEAF electric vehicles (EV) to residential homes when used with the “EV Power Station” unit—also a 6 kW charger for charging the LEAF—developed by Nichicon Corporation. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 13, 2012

in 2011, close to the historical average. in 2011, broadly in line with the historical average but well below the 5.1% in 2011, broadly in line with the historical average but well below the 5.1% The report also highlighted supply disruptions as one of the major energy events of the year. Coal’s market share of 30.3%

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MARCH 9, 2023

Australia-based Lynas Rare Earths Limited has signed new agreements with Japan Australia Rare Earths B.V. JARE was co-founded in 2011 by Sojitz Corporation and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC); Lynas and JARE are parties to a long-term senior loan facility. LRE supplied to Japan by Lynas from Mt.

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that the two companies have agreed to expand the scope of their OEM supply agreements in the Japanese market as follows: Nissan will provide the Fuga luxury sedan to Mitsubishi Motors starting from summer 2012. in June 2011. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 24, 2014

a global aluminum products company formerly known as Alcan Engineered Products and headquartered in Amsterdam, and UACJ Corporation ( UACJ ), a Japan-based global aluminum manufacturer, are joining forces with a view to supply and market aluminum Body-in-White sheet to the North American automotive industry. Constellium N.V,

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AUGUST 7, 2014

In October 2013, Boeing and SAA said they would work together to develop a sustainable aviation biofuel supply chain in Southern Africa. Boeing is working on sustainable fuel with partners in the United States, Europe, China, Middle East, Brazil, Japan, South Africa, Australia and other countries. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

By early 2012, TMC plans to begin sales of a “Prius”-based PHV, mainly in Japan, the United States and Europe. Sales are targeted at more than 50,000 units annually, and the price for Japan is expected to be in the ¥3 million range (US$36,000). Launch preparations call for road trials in Japan, US and Europe starting in 2011.

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JULY 13, 2011

NEC Corporation is introducing in Japan a 6 kWh Li-ion battery household energy storage system that automatically controls electrical power in the home. Initially, 100 units of the system will be available for home construction companies and businesses beginning 18 July 2011.

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MAY 10, 2011

World supplies of the highly popular Toyota Prius hybrid could be further threatened by new electric power problems in Japan. The Japanese government requested on Friday, May 6, that the Hamaoka nuclear power plant system shut down all of its reactors, which supply to the central Japanese power grid.

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MARCH 29, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013. Earlier post.). Power split device. Power electronics.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

Boeing and SAA, along with partners SkyNRG and Sunchem SA, also officially launched Project Solaris, their collaborative effort to develop an aviation biofuel supply chain with a nicotine-free tobacco plant called Solaris. Earlier post.).

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MAY 8, 2019

In 2011 the company developed the world’s first mass-production technology for CFRTP, realizing a production interval (takt) time of just one minute. Teijin subsequently established a technical facility in the US and a pilot plant for the fully integrated production of CFRTP in Japan.

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

(HATC), the Honda automobile production subsidiary in Thailand (headquarter in the Rojana Industrial Park, Ayutthaya), issued a statement saying that it does not have a clear outlook for when production will resume as flooding on its facilities has continued since 8 October 2011. The flooding in Thailand has been the the worst in 50 years.

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