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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors signed binding agreements to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles in order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing industry transformation, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2019. Isuzu Motors is one of the world-leaders in the segment of 3.5

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JULY 13, 2020

Mobileye, an Intel Company, and WILLER, one of the largest transportation operators in Japan, Taiwan and the Southeast Asian region, have formed a strategic collaboration to launch an autonomous robotaxi service in Japan and markets across Southeast Asia, including Taiwan.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The vehicle was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru; Toyota’s version is the bZ4X, which the company unveiled last month in Japan ( Earlier post.) The two companies entered into a new business and capital alliance in September 2019. US market specifications will be revealed in LA.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

The new electric car brand Aion S—recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm—will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle) ( earlier post ). A modified 87 kg version of this basic integrated system will power the Aion S.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

At the Tokyo Motor Show lather this month, Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) will unveil the MI-TECH CONCEPT—a small plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a 4-motor 4WD system called Quad Motor with Dual Motor AYC (active yaw control) with 2-motors for both front and rear axle.

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APRIL 19, 2018

Japan-based NTN, a leading global supplier of hub bearings and driveshafts, will supply in-wheel motor technology to EV startup Changchun Fawsn Auto Tech (FSAT), established in October 2017 by FAW Group. FSAT will exhibit a prototype vehicle at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. NTN’s latest in-wheel motor.

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JULY 14, 2019

Ltd, whose precursor was the Battery Business Unit of Great Wall Motor Co. SVOLT plans for 7 R&D centers around the globe, with four currently in operation, in Baoding, Korea, Shanghai and India, and three are under construction in the US, Japan and Wuxi. New battery company SVOLT Energy Technology Co. SVOLT product roadmap.

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

Toyota will preview the next generation of its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Mirai Concept,” a final-stage development model of the second-generation Mirai will be on view at “Future Expo” from 24 October until 4 November at Megaweb. Since then, approximately 10,000 Mirai have been sold globally.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. Honda will actively engage in collaboration with other companies. in California.

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JANUARY 9, 2019

The first Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle from the EQ brand made its US premiere at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The EQC features two electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 402 hp. Production of the EQC will start in 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. Production.

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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. Production is scheduled to begin in 2019, starting in China and later expanding globally.

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MARCH 28, 2021

The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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JUNE 16, 2020

Tokuyama Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have commenced verification tests, using by-product hydrogen, of a stationary fuel cell generator (FC generator) that makes use of the fuel cell system (FC system) installed in the Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Nidec's E-Axles are characterized by being compact and light-weight as a result of their fully integrated designs that combine motors, inverters and gears. The Ni150Ex is based on the company’s first mass-produced E-Axle traction motor system that entered production in April, 2019.

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APRIL 12, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, has achieved sales of 200,000 units worldwide since its launch in 2013. Since making its debut in Japan, the Outlander PHEV has been rolled out to more than 50 countries across the world. liter gasoline engine.

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MARCH 29, 2018

At the New York International Auto Show, Nissan revealed the 2019 Altima. The 2019 Altima goes on sale in the US in the fall, followed by other global markets at later dates. The VC-Turbo engine is assembled in Japan. —José Muñoz, chief performance officer, Nissan Motor Co., Variable Compression Turbo engine.

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MAY 31, 2022

and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) are partnering to establish a mobile retail business that uses a fuel cell vehicle in specified reconstruction and revitalization bases. Futaba Town, Namie Town, AEON TOHOKU Co., Images of the fuel cell mobile retail vehicle to be operated by AEON TOHOKU.

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MAY 25, 2023

That compares with the 192 firms that attended the 2019 Tokyo Motor Display. Nagata, who additionally serves as prominent communications officer at Toyota Motor Corp. The Japan Mobility Display could have 3 focal issues – the Tokyo Past Excursion, the Startup Past Manufacturing unit, and the Japan Past Consultation.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Nissan to establish EV battery plants in Japan & Britain. Nissan Motor Co will partners with China-based battery maker Envision AESC group to establish new battery plants for electric vehicles in Japan and United Kingdom. Gupta said that it had battery sourcing in China, Japan, Europe and the United States.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Toyota is the ruling OEM in the global HEV car market, with more than 60% market share in 2019. The report gives an in-depth look at the historic HEV market in China, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the US, with an outlook over the next 20 years.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

TeraWatt Technology announced that its 4.5Ah prototype solid-state battery design achieved a record-breaking energy density of 432Wh/kg (1122Wh/L) in validation tests conducted by third parties, including TOYO System based in Japan. TeraWatt Technology was established in 2017 as a division of SF Motors Inc. Branded as TERA3.0,

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The new e-powertrain gives the new Nissan LEAF 110 kW of power output (up 38% from the previous generation) and 320 N·m of torque (up 26%) from the EM57 motor. The LEAF now offers a range of 400 km (249 miles) on the Japan JC08 cycle. The new Nissan LEAF goes on sale 2 October in Japan. Maximum speed is 144 km/h (89 mph).

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), available in the Serena minivan ( earlier post ), has been named Technology of the Year for 2019 by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). Fun and comfortable to drive, the Serena e-POWER has been a hit in Japan. Serena e-POWER.

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OCTOBER 26, 2019

To accomplish that, we are working closely with the Advanced R&D Division of Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development (TRI-AD) based in Tokyo, who is responsible for bringing the P4’s automated driving software to the public. —TRI CEO Gill Pratt. and Los Altos, Calif. research offices.

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AUGUST 26, 2016

The Nikkei reports that Daido Steel will build a neodymium magnet factory in the US to meet growing demand from automakers there for motors used in hybrid and electric vehicles. Honda is using this magnet in a new motor for hybrid drive systems. Earlier post.). Investment will ultimately total around ¥10 billion (~US$100 million).

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The system will start production in 2019 on a global platform from a European vehicle manufacturer. The new module integrates a water-cooled electric motor and inverter with a single speed eAxle reduction gearbox. GKN Driveline has developed a new, complete electric drive system for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs).

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The eCanter for Australia is shipped from Tramagal, Portugal, and comes with the same standard specifications as the models currently available in Japan and Europe. The electric drive system carries a motor (maximum output: 135 kW; maximum torque: 390 N·m) and six high-voltage (370 V, 13.5 The eCanter, which falls under the 7.5-ton

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FEBRUARY 6, 2021

and Isuzu Motors Limited announced agreements for a global mid-range diesel powertrain and an advanced engineering collaboration, marking another step forward in the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP). diesel platform engines will be introduced in North America in 2021, and in Japan, Southeast Asia and other regions at a later date.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Featuring two asynchronous electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 300 kW, an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and combined power consumption of 22.2 Series production of the EQC will start in 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. The EQC marks the start of a new mobility era at Daimler.

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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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OCTOBER 30, 2020

TRATON SE (formerly Volkswagen Truck & Bus) and Hino Motors, Ltd. They will form a team of advanced specialists from both companies and launch activities in Södertälje (Sweden) and in a second step in Tokyo (Japan). They established a procurement joint venture in 2019, and have now solidified their collaboration in. e-mobility.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The supply of rare earths has become an increasingly geopolitical issue in the US, Europe and Japan, with Chinese market dominance seen as a supply risk for critical elements including neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr) and dysprosium (Dy).

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JULY 17, 2019

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) signed a three-year joint research agreement running from fiscal year 2019 to fiscal year 2021. such as frozen water?and and of acquiring technologies that enable exploration of the surfaces of massive heavenly bodies.

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APRIL 3, 2020

and Toyota Motor Corporation announced that preparations have proceeded since they signed an agreement for the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture company to conduct research and development of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on 7 November 2019 ( earlier post ), and registration of the new company has been completed.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

—Gill Pratt, TRI CEO and Chief Scientist at Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). MARTY, the Dynamic Design Lab’s electric DeLorean, dodges haybales as it autonomously drifts through a long and challenging obstacle course in 2019. This is the essence of the Toyota Guardian approach. million fatalities worldwide. —Goel et al.

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MARCH 23, 2020

Toshiba Corporation announced that Nissan Motor Corporation has selected its innovative SCiB lithium-ion rechargeable battery for the latest generation of its ROOX and ROOX Highway STAR cars and that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected the SCiB battery for the latest generation of its eK X space and eK space cars.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation and SoftBank Corp. The two plan to establish a joint venture company, MONET Technologies Corporation, before the end of the 2018 fiscal year (April 2019). For the first phase, MONET plans to roll out just-in-time vehicle dispatch services for local public agencies and private companies throughout Japan.

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