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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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The scope of the joint venture's business operations will cover research, development, production engineering, manufacturing, procurement, order receipt, and management related to automotive prismatic lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and next-generation batteries. Toyota will hold 51% of the JV, and Panasonic 49%.

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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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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations. Construction of the new paint line will begin this December and is slated for completion in December 2017. Honda first developed the new 4C2B process in its Suzuka Factory in Japan. from a high of 755 kg/auto in FY11. kg/auto to just 0.8

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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. Manufactures will provide at least one cable with Type 2 plug (Mode 3) or standard domestic plug (Mode 2) to connect to infrastructure.

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