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Mitsubishi Electric showcasing 3D Advanced Mobile Mapping System at CES 2017

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will display a future concept of the recently released new model of its Mitsubishi Mobile Mapping System, the MMS-G22, at CES 2017. The QZSS will be formed from a constellation of Japan’s positioning satellites, which Mitsubishi Electric developed in support of the Office on National Space Policy, Cabinet Office (Government of Japan).

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40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

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therefore , European Association of automobile manufacturers ?ACEA? The development of charging piles in Japan has stagnated. China, Europe and the United States are actively building a charging pile network , And here in Japan , Another scene. Wan Gen , Lower than the same period of last year 3.03

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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

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Nidec first revealed its automotive traction motor system in September 2017; the company later went on to announce the successful development of a refined design that fully integrates the reduction gearbox and inverter. Nidec started out as a manufacturer of small electric motors for appliances and other machines in 1973 in Kyoto, Japan.

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Toyota and Panasonic to establish automotive prismatic battery JV

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Panasonic will transfer equipment, other assets, liabilities, personnel, and other items to the joint venture in the areas of development, production engineering, manufacturing (at plants in Japan and in Dalian, China), procurement, order receipt, and management functions related to the automotive prismatic battery business.

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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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Honda will begin sales in Japan of the Clarity Fuel Cell in March 2016. At the same time, it will introduce a new approach to automobile manufacturing which requires consideration of electrification beyond the concept of a “platform.”. Hachigo is initiating a major organizational change in April.

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All you need to know about lithium miners & battery producers 

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Many major automobile manufacturers like GM and Ford are investing billions to electrify their model in the next 10 to 15 years. To meet the demand for electric vehicles it is necessary to increase battery production which is a global arms race among major governments, battery producers, and automobile manufacturers.

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European Auto Manufacturers Agree on First Phase of Specifications to Connect Plug-ins to the Grid

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The European automobile manufacturers have agreed to a first phase of joint specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the electricity grid in a safe and user-friendly way. Harmonized solution, using Mode 3 charging, will apply for new types starting 2017. Current Phase 2 agreements include: Vehicle inlet.

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