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14 global automakers reach agreement on standards for suppliers on key responsibility issues

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For this reason, we are working together to attain the highest standard in business integrity and in the social and environmental performance of our supply chain. We expect that suppliers will uphold these standards and cascade them down their supply chain. Together with AIAG, the initial guidelines were further elaborated.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Honda has been offering the Honda e: Business Bike series models and accelerating the global launch of business-use electric motorcycles. Currently, EMs (electric motorcycles) and EBs (electric bicycles) account for more than 90% of industry-wide global electric motorcycle unit sales (approximately 50 million units).

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IEEE Standard Will Make Autonomous Vehicles Safer

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But to encourage consumer acceptance, developing industry-wide safety guidelines is key. That’s why the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) worked with the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society to form a committee and a working group to develop ADS standards. However, with machines, we don’t have to guess; we can be precise.

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Toshiba’s SCiB Li-ion battery system Japan’s first recognized compliant with ClassNK guidline for marine vessels

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At a time when pollution regulations are increasingly focused on the emissions ships generate, the SCiB will contribute to the protection of the marine and global environments. The certification is based on Class NK’s “Guidelines for Large-capacity Storage Batteries,” which requires use of a BMU in the system as a safety feature.

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Nominate the Next Leaders of IEEE

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Volunteers are needed to serve as corporate officers, committee chairs, and members. The Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee is responsible for developing recommendations for staffing many volunteer positions including for president-elect and corporate officers. To nominate a person for a position, complete this form.

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KT, Qualcomm and Samsung achieve multi-vendor 5G NR interoperability on path to mobile 5G NR trials this year

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KT Corporation (Korea Telecom), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have successfully completed multi-vendor 5G NR (New Radio) interoperable testing compliant with the recently completed 3GPP Release-15 Non-Standalone (NSA) 5G NR global standard. KT Corporation (Korea Telecom), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,

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Ford expands program for measuring suppliers’ carbon footprint

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Ford is surveying the energy use and carbon emissions of 128 global suppliers, accounting for nearly 60% of the company’s $65 billion in annual purchases. —Tony Brown, group vice president, Ford Global Purchasing. —Monique Oxender, global manager of Ford’s supply chain sustainability.

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