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Sales of Nissan e-POWER electrified vehicles in Japan surpasses 500,000-unit cumulative milestone

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e-POWER made its debut in Japan on the Note compact car in November 2016. The Note claimed the best-selling car in Japan title in 2018.1. The 2021 Auto Shanghai motorshow is set to introduce e-POWER technology in the China market. e-POWER power train (for New Note). Earlier post.)

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Japan to expand Russia-bound export ban to li-ion batteries, industrial items – ET Auto

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Japan will expand its Russia-bound export ban to include 164 additional industrial items such as lithium-ion batteries, gas pipes and car engine oil, the trade ministry said on Friday.

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Toyota launches all-new Aqua (Prius C) hybrid in Japan; bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery

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The first-generation Aqua—sold as the Prius C in the US—came to life at the Iwate Plant of Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. then, Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.) Compared to non-bipolar nickel-hydrogen batteries, bipolar versions consist of fewer current collectors and other parts, enabling them to be made more compact.

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Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from S.Korea, Japan – ET Auto

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Australia’s resources minister has begun a week long trip to South Korea and Japan to discuss gas exports and critical minerals opportunities, as its government on Monday released a “prospectus” of 52 investment ready critical minerals projects. . For nickel, a flood of Indonesian supply has also hit prices.

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Ample and ENEOS are bringing the first-ever EV battery swap stations to Japan

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EV battery swap specialist Ample has announced it is bringing the first-ever modular swap stations to Japan with the help of partner ENEOS. Now, Ample is taking its technology international, introducing its battery swap stations to Japan. Ample shared that it is proud to be a part of Japan’s journey to make those goals happen.

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ACMA‘s Global Summit and Expo places India at the forefront of EV parts production, innovation – ET Auto

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New Delhi: The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s Auto Component manufacturing industry, successfully concluded the 4 th edition of its ‘Transforming Mobility 2024 -Global Summit & Expo’. billion to 4 billion in manufacturing and R&D over the past five years.

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Moody’s Japan says push for electrified vehicles poses credit challenges for key Japanese sectors

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Moody’s Japan K.K. says that the push toward alternative-fuel vehicles—battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles—poses a credit challenge for multiple sectors in Japan, with the large auto sector and sectors such as steel and refining most affected.

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