TOKYO, Feb 6, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI)'s technology is being deployed by leading global cement manufacturer Heidelberg Materials UK, for Front End Engineering Design (FEED), to further study the specifications of a CO2 capture plant at Padeswood Cement Works in Flintshire, UK.Padeswood cement works (photo courtesy of Heidelberg Materials UK)This contract has been awarded in accordance with the progress made by the Padeswood CCS (carbon capture and storage) project planned for the site. MHI was selected after working on the initial competitive Pre-FEED* project study awarded in 2022.The project is part of the HyNet CCUS (carbon capture, utilization and storage) cluster in the North West of the UK, which plans to capture up to 800,000 tons of CO2 annually from flue gas produced during the cement manufacturing process and store it in a depleted gas field off Liverpool Bay. The CO2 capture plant could start operation in 2028. As well as the direct benefit of decarbonizing the industrial process, enabling the production of carbon neutral cement is key to supporting a low carbon supply chain to the construction industry.This projec...

TOKYO, Feb 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced today that it has begun exports of the all-new Xforce compact SUV manufactured at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (hereafter, MMKI), Mitsubishi Motors' factory in Indonesia. The commemorative ceremony was held at the port of Tanjung Priok, located approximately 10 km north of the capital city of Jakarta, with many guests, including officials from the Indonesian and Japanese governments, as well as Mitsubishi Motors' related parties.The Vietnam will serve as the first export market for the vehicle in ASEAN, and the vehicle will be rolled out in stages to other ASEAN countries such as the Philippines, followed by South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. "We are very proud to export from our production hub in Indonesia. Going forward, we hope to export to various regions, thereby making a further contribution to the Indonesian economy and the development of the Indonesian automobile industry." said Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer, Mitsubishi Motors. In December last year, Mitsubishi Motors began production of the Min...

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Chiyoda Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have agreed to jointly develop a large-scale electrolysis system and construct a strategic partnership and have signed a basic agreement on cooperation. The goal is to contribute to achieving the government targets(1) for the introduction of electrolysis equipment both in Japan and overseas as part of the Basic Strategy on Hydrogen formulated by the government.The production and mass production technologies for electrolysis cell stacks using the fuel cell technology held by Toyota and the processing plant design technologies and large-scale plant construction technologies held by Chiyoda will be brought together to develop a large-scale electrolysis system that can be competitive. This will allow adaptation to the rapidly expanding hydrogen production markets both inside and outside Japan.Specifically, the goal is to develop an electrolysis system with high hydrogen production efficiency while being the world's smallest in size.To be able to respond to the various needs of customers, such as the amount of hydrogen used or limitations on plant floor area, 5 MW-class ...

TOKYO, Feb 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, announces the launch of a promotion in cooperation with Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. from February 5 to July 31, 2024. JCB cardmembers outside Japan can receive an original pass holder when purchasing the Tokyo Subway Ticket at Tourist Information Centers operated by Tokyo Metro.During the promotion period, JCB Cardmembers who present the promotion page on the JCB Special Offers website at participating Tourist Information Centers and purchase the Tokyo Subway Ticket with their JCB Card can receive an original pass holder. For more information about this special gift promotion, click here.Tokyo Subway Ticket allows unlimited travel on all lines of Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway for 24, 48 or 72 hours from the travel starting time. The ticket price (for adults) is 800 yen for 24 hours, 1,200 yen for 48 hours, and 1,500 yen for 72 hours. For more information about Tokyo Subway Ticket, click here for details.JCB and Tokyo Metro have teamed up to promote the Tokyo Subway Ticket to international visitors to Tokyo, ...

TOKYO, Feb 2, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) announced that its factory team(1) “Team HRC” will race the CR ELECTRIC PROTO electric motocrosser in the FIM(2) E-Xplorer World Cup, an international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series.Team HRC will be represented by 2024 Dakar Rally rider Tosha Schareina (Spain, age 28) and Italian WMX champion Francesca Nocera (Italy, age 30).Honda is committed to the electrification of motorcycles as the mainstay of its future environmental strategy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality through all Honda-related products and corporate activities in 2050, and in all motorcycle products in the 2040s. In motorsports last year, Honda made a spot entry in the All Japan Motocross Championship (JMX) with the CR ELECTRIC PROTO, and it will continue to strengthen its technology by competing in new electric motorcycle races.Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation“As Honda’s commitment to carbon neutrality grows in importance, HRC has decided to enter the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup, a new category of electric off-road motorcycle racing in motorcycle motorsports. By taking on the challenge of a new el...

TOKYO, Feb 2, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In its showcase at MWC Barcelona 2024, Fujitsu will demonstrate how it’s ‘connecting the world for a sustainable future’ with a range of innovative network technologies, AI use cases, and transformative Fujitsu Uvance offerings for its customers and society.Fujitsu will introduce AI-enhanced network technologies critical for Open RAN deployments, including 5G virtualized radio base stations and the optical transmission system, with a variety of real-world use cases and demonstrations. Technology demos will reveal Fujitsu’s initiatives for the 6G era and a preview of the next generation of innovative solutions under development, including the high-performance, low-power FUJITSU-MONAKA (code-name) processor. Fujitsu will also show how generative AI powers commercial offerings like the ESG Management Platform, which supports decision-making for both business and social sustainability, along with other AI use cases and solutions. Under its vision for Fujitsu Uvance, which aims to realize a sustainable world, Fujitsu will contribute to the realization of Sustainability Transformation (SX) together with its customers through the dev...

TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hokkaido Electric Power Company (Hokuden) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce today's launch of commercial operations at the Ainumanai Power Plant (Location: Yakumo-cho Futami-gun, Hokkaido). The plant, which shall be run by our joint venture company established in November 2021, Donan Hydroelectric LLC (Donan Hydro)1, is the first to commence operations under our hydroelectric power alliance servicing Hokkaido's Donan region.Donan Hydro will replace the 5 plants owned by Hokuden (Nanae Power Plant, Isoyagawa Daiichi Power Plant, Isoyagawa Daini Power Plant, Ainumanai Power Plant and Ono Power Plant), and commence power-generation after the replacement. Donan Hydro shall lease existing waterways and other facilities owned by Hokuden and continue to use existing infrastructure. Only aging facilities shall be replaced once they are decommissioned, and Donan Hydro's power-generation operations shall commence thereafter2.The remaining four plants in the region that are targeted by our alliance shall go online in stages once their replacement work has been completed.MC and Hokuden are committed to leveraging Jap...

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Feb 1, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) will accelerate its research and development of rotary engines (RE) that are adapted to the new era in its efforts to continue to deliver the joy of cars through solutions that are appropriate for the times toward the realization of carbon-neutral society.Electric Drive Unit of Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EVThe 'RE Development Group' has been reinstated in Powertrain Technology Development Department of Powertrain Development Division on February 1, 2024, preluding a sequel of the RE story. The new RE Development Group will continue to evolve RE used as generators, and will conduct research and development in areas such as regulatory compliance in major markets as well as the application of carbon-neutral fuels.Commenting on the move, Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Ichiro Hirose said, "In Mazda's history, the rotary engine is a special symbol of our 'challenger spirit.' We are deeply grateful to all those who have supported RE to date, and are pleased to announce the rebirth of the organization that develops RE, the engine that has been lo...

TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models of the Xpander and Xpander Cross crossover MPVs made their global debut and went on sale in Thailand today. The HEV models are produced at the Laem Chabang Plant of Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a local production and sales company in Thailand.The Xpander is a crossover MPV that combines the comfort and versatility of an MPV with the bold styling and road performance of an SUV. After its debut in Indonesia in 2017, it was subsequently rolled out in the ASEAN region, Latin America, the Middle East, and other markets, with the Xpander Cross added in 2019 as the top variant of the series. Driving the growth of the company as a global strategic model, the Xpander series sold over 130,000 units1 globally in fiscal year 2022, which was third-highest of all Mitsubishi models behind the Triton2 and Outlander.The newly-added HEV models combine Mitsubishi Motors' trademark electrification and all-wheel control technologies to raise the appeal of the Xpander series to another level. Newly developed based on the b...

TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that fully-fledged operations have begun at Eisai Pharmaceuticals Africa (Pty) Ltd (“Eisai South Africa”), a pharmaceutical sales subsidiary recently established in Johannesburg, South Africa, and direct sales operations and business activities have commenced in Africa. Eisai South Africa is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eisai.South Africa has a population of about 60 million, with the largest pharmaceutical market in Sub-Saharan Africa at 3.477 billion USD in 2022, exhibiting an average growth rate of 6% in local currency terms from 2018 to 2022.1 In 2017, Eisai started selling Eisai products in South Africa through local distribution partners, marketing anticancer drugs Halaven® and Lenvima®, and the antiepileptic drug Fycompa®. Eisai South Africa was established in May 2022, and took over the marketing authorization approvals for those products from the local distribution partners. Eisai South Africa has started sales and marketing activities directly for Lenvima and Fycompa from January 2024, as well as Halaven from February 2024. Additionally, the market launch of anti-insomnia drug Dayvigo®...

TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has concluded a membership agreement with the U.S.-based National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3), a Columbia University-led initiative supporting the development of a rich ecosystem of streetscape applications.It is estimated that over half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, which are composed of streetscapes that include neighborhood streets, sidewalks and public spaces. These high-density areas are transforming how people live, work, travel, and manage urban infrastructure, which has given rise to challenges that threaten livability, safety and inclusion. However, the effective collection and analysis of streetscape data promises to make important contributions to the public good.CS3 was founded as part of a $26 million, five-year grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)* awarded to a team led by Columbia University, together with Florida Atlantic University, Rutgers University, University of Central Florida and Lehman College in order to develop a center for Smart Streetscapes.CS3 is now supporting the development of a ric...

TOKYO, Jan 31, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metals products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, announced that it has established a jig cleaning method called TANAKA Green Shield. This cleaning method is characterized by nickel plating on the adhesion-preventing plate[1], a component of vacuum film formation equipment[2] used in semiconductor manufacturing and other processes. When using a nickel-plated adhesion-preventing plate, PGM[3] sputtered films, including platinum and palladium, can be easily detached from the plate.TANAKA is developing a recycling business for this use case. After detaching sputtered films adhering to components, mainly made from stainless steel, of vacuum film formation equipment such as sputtering and vacuum deposition equipment, the recovered precious metals are refined and returned to the customer with the precision-cleaned components.This cleaning method takes advantage of a unique TANAKA technology related to base plating. Applying a nickel plating to an adhesion-preventing plate enables PGM spu...

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 31, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation ("Mazda") announced that Mazda North American Operations, which oversees operations in North America, unveiled the Mazda CX-70, the company's newest crossover SUV, on January 30 (Pacific Standard Time).The CX-70 is the third model(1) in Mazda's Large Product Group. This two-row crossover SUV was developed for the strategic North American(2) market. In addition to its superior environmental and safety performance balanced with the joy of driving culminating from Mazda's signature human-centric philosophy, the CX-70's design and features complement customers' active lifestyles. The CX-70 is set to roll out this spring in the United States and Canada.(3)MAZDA CX-70 (US model)The CX-70's launch is Mazda's foray into the two-row mid-size SUV segment.(4) Not only does this model enhance Mazda's SUV lineup(5) which enjoys robust demand, but it also shores up the company's business and brand in North America. All the CX-70 models come with a hybrid powertrain: the plug-in hybrid system and M Hybrid Boost (48V mild hybrid system) technology are available, dovetailing with Mazda's efforts to accelerat...

LOS ANGELES & TOKYO, Jan 31, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Credit Card Co., Ltd. (JCB USA), the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's international payment brand, JCB Co., Ltd., is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive 10% cashback promotion tailored for JCB cardmembers in Taiwan on purchases made in the United States, effective February 1, 2024.From February 1 through March 31, 2024[1], JCB cardmembers from Taiwan[2] can enjoy a remarkable 10% cashback offer on cumulative in-store purchases totaling $100 or more in the U.S. when using their JCB card issued in Taiwan[3]. For more information on this exciting promotion, please visit the JCB Special Offers.This exclusive initiative underscores JCB's commitment to delivering exceptional value and benefits to its cardmembers worldwide. By partnering with the Discover Network in the U.S., JCB is ensuring that its cardmembers can enjoy the rewards of travel while experiencing unparalleled convenience and savings."As a brand deeply rooted in Japanese hospitality, JCB is dedicated to enhancing the travel experiences of our esteemed cardmembers," said Yutaka Nakazawa, President & CEO of JCB USA. "We are thr...

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Today, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman of the Board of Directors (Chairman) Akio Toyoda addressed an audience of chairmen, presidents, and frontline leaders from 17 Toyota Group companies(1) (the Toyota Group) at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology(2), reflecting on the company's founding principles and outlining his vision for the Group's future direction, "Inventing our path forward, together." Chairman Toyoda also set forth five attitudes to be embraced by the Toyota Group employees.As the automotive industry concept is being transformed by CASE*3 and other technological innovations, the Toyota Group is being revamped to deliver smiles and happiness to people around the world through a variety of mobility services. To achieve this goal, the Toyota Group has formulated a shared vision driven by Chairman Toyoda's strong commitment to ensuring that all Group employees move toward the future with a common perspective and values. While originally planned for February 14, the birthday of company founder Sakichi Toyoda, the announcement was brought forward in light of recent irregularities at...

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Lexus has announced the global sales results for 2023.The global sales results for the period from January to December 2023 reached a record high of 824,258 units (a 132% increase compared to the previous year). This growth was attributed to strong demand, particularly in North America and Japan, along with the recovery of stable parts supply contributing to increased sales. The ratio of Lexus electrified vehicle sales*1 reached a record high of 47% through the expansion and robust sales of the electrified vehicle lineup, including the new "RX" and the battery EV exclusive model "RZ." Additionally, in the Japanese domestic market, strong sales of key models such as NX and RX led to a record high of 94,647 units (a 229% increase compared to the previous year).Lexus International President Takashi Watanabe"We express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of our global customers for their unwavering support of Lexus vehicles. Lexus will continue to drive unique initiatives, focusing on the development and promotion of battery electric vehicles in pursuit of realizing a carbon-neutral society. In addition, we a...

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Today, Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) reported to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), which had commissioned TICO to develop diesel engines for automobiles, that it received a report from the special investigation committee (chaired by Mr. Hiroshi Inoue) that was commissioned to investigate potential irregularities of certification regulations related to inappropriate domestic emissions certification of engines for forklifts and construction machinery.The investigation found that irregularities occurred during the horsepower output testing for the certification of three diesel engine models for automobiles that Toyota had commissioned to TICO. During certification testing, the horsepower output performance of engines was measured using ECUs with software that differed from that used for mass production so that results could measure to make values appear smoother with less variation. Ten vehicle models are using the affected engines globally, including six in Japan.We have re-verified the mass-produced products manufactured at the plant and confirmed that the affected engines and vehicles meet engine performa...

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has started the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season with a double podium finish at Rallye Monte-Carlo with Sébastien Ogier second and Elfyn Evans third.Both Ogier and Evans were involved in an exciting fight for victory throughout the event, where drivers faced a challenging mix of conditions on the asphalt roads of the French Alps even if they were generally drier than usual.Podium CeremonyOgier spectacularly claimed the lead during Saturday afternoon when he recorded the 700th stage win of his WRC career, and ultimately went into the final day on Sunday just 3.3 seconds away from first-placed Thierry Neuville (Hyundai).Despite his best efforts in pursuit of a record-extending victory in Monte Carlo, Ogier and his co-driver Vincent Landais would eventually have to settle for second place, finishing 16.1s behind the winner.Evans and his co-driver Scott Martin made an excellent start to their season when the rally got underway on Thursday night, claiming an early lead that they held until Saturday morning.After banking good points under the championship’s new format by end...

TOKYO, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and YE DIGITAL CORPORATION today announced an agreement to work together to provide distribution center-related services to address societal issues in the field of logistics to contribute to the elimination of labor shortages and the strengthening of sustainable supply chains in Japan.Under the agreement, the two companies will provide Fujitsu's WMS (1) services, which improve the overall efficiency of distribution center operations, and YE DIGITAL's WES (2) MMLogiStation, which automates warehouse operations, to customers in the logistics business. Fujitsu will work to reduce barriers to the introduction of automated facilities in distribution center operations by providing planning support for the construction of distribution centers and planning for the transformation of operations within existing centers. The two companies anticipate that integrated management of facilities will promote operational automation and efficiency improvement, improving distribution center performance.BackgroundPlayers in the logistics industry face growing pressure to respond to diversifying market needs and eliminate human reso...

TOKYO, Jan 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for ultrahigh-dose mecobalamin (development code: E0302) for the indication of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PDMA) in Japan. In May 2022, ultrahigh-dose mecobalamin received orphan drug designation by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).This application is based on the results of JETALS (The Japan Early-Stage Trial of Ultrahigh-Dose Methylcobalamin for ALS), a Phase III trial to evaluate efficacy and safety of ultrahigh-dose methylcobalamin (mecobalamin) in early onset ALS patients, that was conducted as an investigator-initiated trial by a research team with Extraordinary Professor Ryuji Kaji (Principal Investigator), Tokushima University, and Professor Yuishin Izumi (Coordinating Investigator), the Department of Neurology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Professor Satoshi Kuwabara (Coordinating Investigator), the Department of Neurology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine. The results of JETALS were published in the peer-reviewed ...