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JULY 22, 2021

Suzuki Motor Corporation and Daihatsu Motor Co., have joined the Commercial Japan Partnership (CJP) commercial vehicle project ( earlier post ) to accelerate their carbon neutrality initiatives in minivehicles through the dissemination of CASE technologies (connected, autonomous, shared and electric) and services.

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JULY 20, 2022

ENEOS Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co. Toyota Motor Corporation , and Toyota Tsusho Corporation established the Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels (Research Association) to study ways to optimize the process of producing fuel.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

and Sumitomo Corporation announced an agreement to diversify and strengthen rare earth supplies in Japan. US-based MP Materials Corp. Under the agreement, SC will serve as the exclusive distributor of NdPr oxide produced by MP Materials to Japanese customers.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In Tokyo, Subaru Corporation today unveiled its new battery electric vehicle (BEV) SOLTERRA; SOLTERRA will make its US debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. 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.)

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MARCH 5, 2018

Eleven companies, including automakers Toyota Motor, Nissan Motor, and Honda Motor, have jointly formed Japan H2 Mobility, LLC (JHyM), aimed at the full-fledged development of hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles (FCV) in Japan. Iwatani Corporation; Tokyo Gas Co., Air Liquide Japan Ltd.;

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MAY 18, 2023

Suzuki Motor, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor will unveil prototype mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a jointly developed BEV system. Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) also participated in the planning to achieve the optimal specifications for efficient last-mile logistics.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Japan Delivery System Corporation (JDS) have jointly developed an electric vehicle (EV) charging system for apartment complexes. JDS is involved in the management, sales, and construction of “delivery box” systems for apartment complexes in Japan and holds a 40% market share.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between Japanese giants Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., announced plan to deliver its first electric vehicles by 2026 and will sell them online, starting in the United States and Japan. Production will take place at one of Honda’s North American plant.

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JULY 20, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation launched its all-new Aqua. 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. 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.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to invest up to 730 billion yen (approximately $5.6 billion) in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles, for which demand is growing, and aims to begin battery production between 2024 and 2026. billion in Japan/U.S.

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JULY 14, 2021

Terra Motors & FCC Corporation partners to develop futuristic EVs. Terra Motors Corporation a Japanese electric vehicle maker has partnered with a Japan-based FCC Corporation to develop futuristic electric vehicles for global markets. Terra Motors & FCC Corporation.

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AUGUST 8, 2021

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has appointed Sumitomo, Chiyoda, Toyota Motor, Japan Research Institute and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking to conduct a feasibility study on the receiving and distribution business of hydrogen in Chubu Region. Iwatani Corporation, Chubu Electric Power Co.,

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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. As the core of its hydrogen business, Honda will further advance its fuel cell system.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 across Asia, Europe and Japan. With the expectation that demand for EMs / EBs will be expanding globally, Honda plans to introduce a total of five compact and affordable EM and EB models between now and 2024 across Asia, Europe and Japan, in addition to China.

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JULY 20, 2022

Isuzu Motors, Toyota Motor, Hino Motors, and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will jointly plan and develop light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric trucks for the mass-market. The companies will also promote the introduction of FC electric trucks to the market along with their widespread use.

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JUNE 17, 2018

Partners participating in this project include: Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co., Honda R & D Laboratories; Panasonic Corporation; GS Yuasa Corporation; Hitachi Automotive Systems Co., Maxell Corporation; Murata Manufacturing Co., Yamaha Mr. Motor Co., Dai Nippon Printing Co.,

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JULY 11, 2022

Isuzu Motors Limited, DENSO Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Hino Motors, Ltd.,

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

While the hydrogen combustion engine technology is still in the early stages of conceptual development and experimentation (which started in 2017 and is not yet ready for commercialisation), Toyota’s experimental hydrogen-powered Corolla Sport is already delivering high performance at motorsport events in Japan with almost zero tailpipe emissions.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Suzuki Motor Corporation and SkyDrive Inc. In addition to the aircraft to be used at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, aircraft for sales to customers will be manufactured at this plant. Driving ceremony photo. have started manufacturing ‘ flying cars ’ in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

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MAY 10, 2023

During its financial report meeting, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled that it plans to unveil a new dedicated organization "BEV Factory". This concept will be showcased at the Japan Mobility Show this fall.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Toyota Motor Corporation has commissioned Yamaha Motor to develop a 5.0-liter In Japan, Toyota and other automotive-related companies are about to begin a collaborative effort to expand the range of fuel options for internal combustion engines. —Yamaha Motor president Yoshihiro Hidaka. Earlier post.).

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MAY 30, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have jointly established a new company, Nippon Charge Service, LLC, to promote the installation of chargers for plug-in electric vehicles (PHVs, PHEVs, EVs). Development Bank of Japan Inc.

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MARCH 15, 2021

received the Technology & Development Award from Toyota Motor Corporation for the development of high-pressure hydrogen tanks used on the new MIRAI, launched by Toyota in December 2020. Toyoda Gosei developed the new tank together with Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyoda Gosei Co.,

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APRIL 20, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. Mitsubishi Motors has stopped production and sales of the applicable cars. Nissan was the one who identified the discrepancies.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

SMILE FC System Corporation, a joint venture between Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor Corporation, has established a ready-to-scale production plant for its fuel cell systems in Yokohama, Japan.

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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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JULY 30, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model of the all-new Outlander crossover SUV with a new-generation PHEV system. The vehicle will roll out in Japan in the second half of this fiscal year (fiscal 2021 runs from April 2021 to March 2022) and in the US in the second half of calendar-year 2022.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid. Hybrids Japan' The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter

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JUNE 22, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced its forecasts for the FY2016 full-year (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017). Sales volumes by region are as follows: Japan: 60,000 units, down 41% or 42,000 units year-on-year. Earlier post.). Net income will be -¥145 billion (-US$1.39

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MAY 1, 2017

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is instituting an investigation of certain thermoplastic encapsulated electric motors, their components, and products and vehicles containing them. This includes motors (e.g., of Aichi, Japan; Aisin Holdings of America, Inc., of Southfield, MI; Honda Motor Co.,

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

Fujitsu Limited and Toyota Systems Corporation launched a new automobile production instruction system at Toyota Motor Corporation’s Tsutsumi plant leveraging Fujitsu’s Quantum-Inspired Digital Annealer technology. Fujitsu plans to roll-out the service globally to markets outside of Japan from fiscal 2023.

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). In Japan, the new Mirage will be offered in three trim levels with all models coming with a powertrain mating a new 1.0-liter

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MARCH 8, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled a twin-motor, four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover concept—the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer—at the Geneva International Motor Show. The large capacity drive battery is fitted beneath the floor in the middle of the vehicle.

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OCTOBER 24, 2019

Subaru Corporation unveiled the Subaru Levorg Prototype at the 46 th Tokyo Motor Show 2019. The production version of the new Levorg is scheduled to go on sale in the Japan market in the second half of calendar year 2020. The concept for the second-generation of the Levorg features a newly developed 1.8L Connected services.

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

Japan-based Terra Motors Corporation, founded in 2010 and an established seller of electric scooters in Japan, is seeking crowd-sourced funding on inidiegogo to support its new electric three-wheeler. Terra Motors proposed design for three-wheeler. The 50-day campaign has a goal of $50,000. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 3, 2023

TEPCO HD) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have developed a stationary storage battery system (1 MW output, 3 MWh capacity) that combines TEPCO’s operating technology and safety standards for stationary storage batteries and Toyota’s system technology for electrified vehicle storage batteries.

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JUNE 23, 2014

Nissan Motor Co., reported reducing CO2 emissions from global corporate activities in fiscal year 2013 while increasing vehicle production by 5.1%. Nissan is reducing the environmental impact of its corporate activities through widespread power conservation.

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