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OCTOBER 13, 2022

NTT DATA Corporation and DENSO Corporation have started to build an industry-wide ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries to create a global trusted dataspaces where only necessary data can be shared, while also protecting private data. The two companies were officially approved as business operators in September 2022.

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JUNE 10, 2021

Conventional Li-ion batteries work by cationic redox, when a metal ion changes its oxidation state as lithium is inserted or removed. Within this insertion framework, only one lithium-ion can be stored per metal ion. Lithium-rich cathodes, however, can store much more. —Hasnain Hafiz, lead author.

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MAY 30, 2014

The goal is to help build a charging network that offers more convenience to drivers in Japan. Development Bank of Japan Inc. Under the program, a number of commercial facilities, hotels, convenience stores and highways have started installing charging stations. Related industries are also expected to benefit.

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JUNE 9, 2014

s first battery-electric commercial vehicle, the e-NV200, will go on sale in October 2014 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. The e-NV200 is Nissan’s second battery-electric vehicle in its global line-up, joining LEAF; production of the e-NV200 began in Barcelona in May. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 9, 2017

Seven-Eleven Japan Co., and Toyota Motor Corporation have concluded a basic agreement for studies on energy conservation and CO 2 emissions reduction in convenience store distribution and operation. Under consideration is the utilization of a fuel cell power generator as a power source at stores with hydrogen stations.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Its debut is a further demonstration of the broad scope of Toyota’s multi-path strategy for achieving carbon-free mobility, applying different powertrain solutions—hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric and fuel cell electric—to suit different user needs and operating environments worldwide.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

However, silicon nanomaterials come with certain demerits, such as a large demand and supply gap, difficult and expensive synthesis process, and, most important, a threat of fast battery dry-up. Now, a group of researchers from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) led by Prof. Nandan et al.

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JUNE 25, 2014

Toyota’s Mitsuhisa Kato briefs the media in Japan on the timing and pricing of the FCV, and outlines the company’s view of the role of fuel cell vehicles. Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 6, 2021

Power for the electrolyzer is drawn from a combination of an 87kW solar array, a 100kW battery storage and the grid, depending on what’s available at the time. Sustainably produced hydrogen is the core element to fuel vehicles like the Toyota Mirai FCEV.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

The Nikkei reports that Toyota will begin sales of its new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV), reportedly named Mirai, in Japan in December. The company had earlier said the fuel cell sedan would be on sale in Japan before April 2015, and in the US and Europe by summer 2015. The two tanks store hydrogen at pressures of up to 700 bar.

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MARCH 6, 2019

The company committed itself to working with governments and utility companies to support the adoption of electric vehicles, make charging them easier and more convenient, and develop second-life uses for electric car batteries. Sales of the LEAF e+ began in late January in Japan.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The Nissan LEAF, paired with the LEAF-to-Home power supply system, can be used as back-up power source in emergency situations if there are power outages and/or shortages by providing the stored electricity held in the Nissan LEAF’s onboard batteries. The lithium-ion batteries of Nissan LEAF can store 24 kWh of electricity.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

(MHI) will supply two electric buses to serve in a transportation system being planned by the city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Nissan’s e-POWER system utilizes an on-board gasoline engine to provide electrical energy to the e-powertrain battery pack. Nissan’s electrification strategy promotes the development of e-powertrains and high-performance batteries for EVs, with e-POWER representing another important strategic pillar. The Nissan e-POWER System.

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APRIL 12, 2022

To this end, Honda believes that a multifaceted and multidimensional approach is needed, not a mere replacing of engines with batteries. Such core areas are: electrified products and services, battery, energy, Mobile Power Pack, hydrogen and software/connected technologies that connect all core areas. Introduction of EVs.

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JUNE 21, 2013

has introduced the new Accord Hybrid in Japan. The monthly combined sales target for Accord Hybrid and Accord Plug-in Hybrid in Japan is 1,000 units. For off-the-line starts and low- to mid-speed cruising, EV Drive uses the battery to provide power and the drive motor to propel the vehicle. miles) in EV mode (in Japan).

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Bi-directional charging technology means not only charging the Nissan LEAF, but also pulling energy stored in the LEAF's battery pack to partially power external electrical loads, such as buildings and homes. The company will also develop new ways to reuse electric car batteries. Nissan Energy Home.

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MAY 12, 2010

Itochu Corporation, Mazda, Family Mart, EnerDel and 11 other partners have launched a 3-year project in Tsukuba City, Japan—the “Green Crossover Project”—designed to showcase a real-world integration of the smart grid, stationary lithium-ion grid storage, electric vehicles, rapid recharging and renewable energy technologies.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

DENSO Corporation will begin a ten-month field test of its wireless inductive battery charging system in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The electricity charged in the truck’s battery is then used to power the refrigeration system while the engine is stopped during pickups and deliveries. and end in December 2014.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

US-based lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel will supply the advanced battery systems at the heart of a new project, based in Tsukuba City, Japan, combining electric vehicles (EVs), stationary grid storage, solar power and a rapid charging infrastructure a in a real-world operating environment. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Panasonic unveils battery prototype with 5 times storage capacity . The Panasonic a leading battery cell maker has unveiled a more advanced prototype battery that has 5 times the storage capacity of the current batteries said the company’s battery chief. It aims to provide a cobalt-free battery by 2022-2023.

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APRIL 13, 2020

Researchers in Europe, with colleagues from Samsung R&D Institute in Japan, have developed a highly stable Fe 3 O 4 /C composite for use as a conversion electrode in all-solid-state Li-ion batteries. increasing demand for battery systems with higher energy density requests a breakthrough in finding new materials. Resources.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in a livestream event from Japan, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. Following Japan, the new Prius will be launched in North America, Europe, and other countries around the world.

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MARCH 3, 2013

Honda’s process for recycling NiMH batteries. has established what it says it is the first process to reuse rare earth metals extracted from old nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries for new nickel-metal hydride batteries for use in hybrid vehicles. The new portion of the process is outlined in red. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Global automotive supplier DENSO and Nagoya University have developed an in-vehicle battery-based energy management system (EMS) which uses forecasting models of household electricity demand and vehicle use to reduce electricity costs. Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging V2X' Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have devised an alloying strategy that enables sodium-beta batteries to operate at significantly lower temperatures. The new electrode enables sodium-beta batteries to last longer, helps streamline their manufacturing process and reduces the risk of accidental fire.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

Naoaki Yabuuchi, Tokyo University of Science, Institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo, Japan. The jury of experts from BASF, Volkswagen and representatives from the world of science selected Yabuuchi for results of his research on different battery technologies. The award is endowed with prize money of €50,000 (US$65,000).

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JUNE 21, 2020

H2One consists of a hydrogen generator, a hydrogen storage tank, and hydrogen fuel cells, and batteries. The overall system is controlled by Toshiba’senergy management system H2EMS, which carries out power generation and power storage with associated operation of a 30-kW solar power system and batteries.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Nissan and Veolia’s subsidiary in Hong Kong, Hong Kong District Cooling Company Limited (HKDC), have started joint field tests for the battery-electric Nissan e-NV200 commercial vehicle at Kai Tak Development (KTD). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The LEAF-to-Home Power System, the industry’s first backup power system, transmits electricity stored in Nissan’s LEAF high-capacity batteries to homes. The SETEC system’s connector complies with the JEVS G 105 standard defined by the Japan Automotive Research Institute (JARI).

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AUGUST 21, 2023

While battery electric vehicles will drive decarbonization of road transport in Australia, there are opportunities for hydrogen-powered vehicles to play a significant role with long-haul travel and freight transport, the report says. of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, if the country is to meet its net zero commitments.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India. Before we jump into the list of top EV battery manufacturers in India, let us discuss some things about electric vehicles batteries. Firstly the batteries are one of the important components of electric vehicles in India. million metric turns.

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JUNE 9, 2011

Researchers at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences report that a 2 kW vanadium redox flow battery under development there for grid storage has been in operation for 1,429 days as of 4 June, with a total running time of more than 34,000 hours and 10,000 charge/discharge cycles.

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JULY 26, 2023

If the number plate is stored in the Porsche ID, the barrier opens for the driver using automatic number plate recognition. The car’s registration number can be stored in the MyPorsche app. A Porsche ID is required to access the charging stations and the lounge area. This ID must be linked to the car.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Toshiba Corporation has supplied a Li-ion battery traction energy storage system (TESS) to Tobu Railway Co., TESS stores traction energy generated by decelerating trains as they enter a station and releases it as needed when trains accelerate from the station. The system is planned to operate from 22 December.

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APRIL 8, 2017

(TEPCO) has made a £500,000 (US$621,000) equity investment in Moixa Energy Holdings , a UK-based provider of residential batteries and platforms for managing storage services. Moixa offers a compact and affordable smart battery for residential customers that helps households to save money by storing spare solar or cheap tariff electricity.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012

The battery stores power from the grid or from solar panels and stores it for later household use. For consumers subject to time-of-use charges, the EnergyBlock can be used to store off-peak power to be used later during peak times, lowering the amount of peak-rate costs for the user. Electrovaya Inc. —Dr.

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