TOKYO, May 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A consortium comprising Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), and Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to develop a new 600MW hydrogen-ready combined cycle power plant (CCPP) for Sembcorp Industries' (Sembcorp) fully owned subsidiary Sembcorp Cogen Pte Ltd. The plant is expected to be operational by 2026.(From left to right) Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth, Ms Low Yen Ling; EVP, Mitsubishi Power; Mr Takao Tsukui; CEO, Singapore & Southeast Asia, Sembcorp Industries, Mr Koh Chiap Khiong; Managing Director & CEO, JEL, Mr Koichi Watanabe; and Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority, Mr Ngiam Shih Chun at the agreement presentation ceremony.Located at Sembcorp's upcoming multi-utilities centre on Jurong Island, the new CCPP will contribute toward generating electricity for the grid and steam for industrial companies on Jurong Island. Under the contract, Mitsubishi Power will supply a M701JAC gas turbine, which is an air-cooled version of Mitsubishi Power's lead...

TOKYO, May 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed delivery of an ammonia fuel supply system for large, low-speed two stroke marine engines, to Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), a manufacturer of marine engines based in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.Ammonia Fuel Supply SystemJ-ENG is currently conducting tests of ammonia fuel under various conditions utilizing an experimental, large-scale, low-speed two stroke marine engine located at the MHI Research & Innovation Center, Nagasaki District in Japan. The ammonia fuel supply system supplied by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has been installed at the Nagasaki District facility, and supplies the ammonia fuel used to conduct the tests.Ammonia, which emits no CO2 when combusted, is attracting attention as a fuel that contributes significantly to the reduction of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions in the maritime industry, and is expected to be utilized as a stable clean energy in the future. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding aims to contribute to reducing GHG emissions in the maritime industry by manufacturing and supplying ammonia fuel supply system...

TOKYO, May 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that Hitachi will transition its domestic power grids business* to a new structure with Hitachi Energy to provide strong support for the early realization of a carbon-neutral society and the enhancement of resilient electricity network in Japan. Hitachi will make the most of its expertise in the domestic market, as well as leading technologies and solutions based on Hitachi Energy's knowledge and experience in global market, to contribute to Japan's Green Transformation (GX) by providing new values, such as improving the asset life cycle with the maintenance and services of existing electricity network, and supporting flexibility, stability and security of the power grids.*The businesses and solutions covered by this transition are mainly GIS (gas insulated switchgear), transformers and HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) businesses for utility companies and their maintenance businesses, excluding grid protection and control businesses.Overview1. New values to contribute to the customers and market for early realization of a carbon-neutral society Through the integration of the domesti...

TOKYO, May 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that Hitachi will transition its domestic power grids business* to a new structure with Hitachi Energy to provide strong support for the early realization of a carbon-neutral society and the enhancement of resilient electricity network in Japan. Hitachi will make the most of its expertise in the domestic market, as well as leading technologies and solutions based on Hitachi Energy's knowledge and experience in global market, to contribute to Japan's Green Transformation (GX) by providing new values, such as improving the asset life cycle with the maintenance and services of existing electricity network, and supporting flexibility, stability and security of the power grids.*The businesses and solutions covered by this transition are mainly GIS (gas insulated switchgear), transformers and HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) businesses for utility companies and their maintenance businesses, excluding grid protection and control businesses.Overview1. New values to contribute to the customers and market for early realization of a carbon-neutral society Through the integration of the domesti...

SANTA CLARA, CA, May 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced that the Arizona Department of Water Resources has selected Hitachi Vantara's Pentaho Data Catalog to centralize, categorize, sort and analyze trusted data across 330,000 distributed water resources in the state. The solution is part of the State of Arizona's efforts to bolster sustainability and resource management and secure the future of water for the Grand Canyon State's 7 million residents amid the broader water supply challenges facing the Southwest.To effectively manage Arizona's water supply, the Department of Water Resources collects, stores and conducts analysis on reported water uses of nearly 6 trillion gallons per year across thousands of wells and surface water sources. By analyzing data against records of geolocation coordinates, depth to water and uses, the agency is better equipped to establish the adjudication of water rights with trusted, accurate data. Without a metadata repository, staff had difficulty finding important data sets, leading the organization to ...

TOKYO, May 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based joint venture for ship design and sales between Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Japan Marine United Corporation have started joint study for the development of an ocean-going liquified CO2 (LCO2) carrier. Nihon Shipyard is pursuing this project with the aim of completing construction of the vessel from 2027 onwards.Conceptual image of the ocean-going LCO2 carrierDemand for LCO2 carriers is expected to grow in the future as a means to transport large volumes of CO2 safely for CCS (Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage) projects, in which captured CO2 is stably stored underground. Following the lead of the EU region, it is expected that CCS projects in Asia will be accelerated by the promotion of national governments, it will be essential to establish a shipbuilding framework in Japan to meet the demand for LCO2 carriers.This project will take advantage of the knowledge and advanced gas handling technology that Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has acquired in designing and constructing liquified gas carriers (liquified ...

TOKYO, May 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Tohoku University, Fujitsu Limited, and RIKEN today announced that they will embark on the research and development of a distributed training of Large Language Models (LLM) (1) on supercomputer Fugaku in May 2023, within the scope of the initiatives for use of Fugaku defined by Japanese policy.LLMs are AI models for deep learning that serve as the core of generative AI including ChatGPT (2). The four organizations aim to improve the environment for creating LLMs that can be widely used by academia and companies, contribute to improving the research capabilities of AI in Japan, and increase the value of utilizing Fugaku in both academic and industrial fields by disclosing the results of this R&D in the future.BackgroundWhile many anticipate that LLMs and generative AI will play a fundamental role in as the research and development of technologies for security, the economy, and society overall, the advancement and refinement of these models will require high-performance computing resources that can efficiently process large amounts of data. Tokyo Tech, Tohoku University, Fujitsu, ...

TOKYO, May 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced today that Eisai has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for lecanemab, an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody, for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease (mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild AD dementia) with confirmed amyloid pathology in the brain, to the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in Great Britain. Lecanemab has been designated by the MHRA for the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP).The MAA is based on the results of the confirmatory Phase III Clarity AD study and Phase IIb clinical study (Study 201), which demonstrated that lecanemab treatment showed a reduction of clinical decline in early AD, and is subject to a validation to determine whether it will be accepted by the MHRA. Lecanemab selectively binds and eliminates soluble, toxic Aβ aggregates (protofibrils) that are thought to contribute to the neurotoxicity in AD. As such, lecanemab may have the potential to have an effect on disease pathology and the progression of the disease. The ...

Toyota City, Japan, May 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - It has been discovered that Toyota RAIZE HEV vehicles supplied by Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) on an OEM basis have been improperly certified in the UN-R135 test, in which a pole resembling a utility pole or similar object is impacted against the side of the vehicle. As a result, the sale of Toyota RAIZE HEV vehicles has been suspended as of today.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and concern this may cause to all relevant parties, including customers who are currently using the said vehicle and dealers.According to Daihatsu, this matter was discovered during an internal inspection of Daihatsu's certification operations in response to Daihatsu's announcement on April 28, 2023, that it had committed wrongdoing in conducting side impact collision tests of vehicles destined for overseas markets.On May 12, the top management of the Toyota Group companies gathered to renew their understanding of the Toyota Group's commitment to manufacturing with integrity.All Group companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation, have begun a company-wide reexamination and thorough review of the governance system unti...

TOKYO, May 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. ("Hitachi Astemo") deeply apologizes for the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers and related parties due to our inappropriate conduct. Hitachi Astemo has been conducting our own independent investigation concurrent with investigations by a special investigation committee focused on a fact-finding and cause analysis relating to the inappropriate conduct in the regular tests of brake components and suspension components manufactured at our Yamanashi Plant (Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture) and Fukushima Plant (Koori Town, Date District, Fukushima Prefecture) announced on December 22, 2021*.* News Release dated December 22, 2021: "Notice of Inappropriate Conduct for Certain Products, including Unperformed Periodic Tests": www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2021/12/211222.pdfThe investigation in respect of the inappropriate conduct and some of its similar incidents at our Yamanashi Plant and Fukushima Plant was conducted by a special investigation committee. In addition, Hitachi Astemo conducted an internal investigation at all plants on a world-wide basis and a screening survey in relation t...

TOKYO, May 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium (HTSC) consisting of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), Toshiba Corporation (TSE: 6502) and Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation has been awarded the order to build 12 sets of new generation high speed trains (144 cars) by Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC). The contract is worth approximately 124 billion Japanese Yen. HTSC will deliver the trains based on the most advanced N700S of Central Japan Railway Company. The delivery will begin in 2026.Tokaido Shinkansen N700S high speed train (Provided by Central Japan Railway Company)THSRC started operation of high speed trains in 2007 between Taipei and Kaohsiung introducing Japanese Shinkansen system. The new trains will enhance the capacity of passenger services.The 300m length train will be put into operation at maximum speed of 300km/h. The new high speed train based on N700S will be lighter and have better aerodynamic performance compared with the existing 700T. It will be energy efficient by adopting the compact traction system combining silicon carbide (SiC) device with blower-less cooling system. The new train will b...

TOKYO, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Komatsu Ltd. (hereafter "Komatsu") and Toyota Motor Corporation (hereafter "Toyota") are pleased to announce the launch of a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle (hereafter "ALV") that will run on Komatsu's Autonomous Haulage System (hereafter "AHS"). To realize further safety and productivity improvements in mines by running autonomous haul trucks and automated ALV controlled by AHS, Komatsu and Toyota are launching an effort to jointly develop new technologies. Both companies are currently testing a concept ALV at their proving grounds, and plan to have a proof of concept at a customer site by around January 2024.Komatsu autonomous haul truck and Toyota concept ALVMinerals and energy resources are essential in our lives and industries. Autonomy offers the opportunity to remove people from harm's way and enhance safety. It can allow our mining customers the ability to continue the hard work of providing critical minerals despite the ongoing challenge of labor shortages in the mining industry. It can also provide additional safety measures to mine sites on which multiple pieces of equipment are operated, in an...

TOKYO, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701), a global leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, will be showcasing its latest innovations at this year's UITP Global Public Transport Summit to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from 4-7 June 2023. NEC will welcome guests to its exhibit in Hall 7, Stand 7C122 to discuss how it is helping transport authorities and operators around the world to improve the passenger experience. NEC will showcase the latest innovations to its Mobility Platform, including its Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) System, the next-generation Automated Fare Collection (AFC) System, and Transit Management System (TMS). "We are honoured to showcase our latest technologies at one of the largest global events for public transportation. At NEC, we aim to use our technology solutions to help address changes and challenges faced by operators of public transport systems today and in the future, focusing on solutions that make public transport more accessible, cost effective and efficient. We develop solutions that adapt to shifting technology, and evolving commuter needs, creating a more sustainable, seamless and safe tra...

TOKYO, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. (hereinafter "Kawasaki Motors"), Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter "Suzuki") , Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Honda") , and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Yamaha Motor") jointly announced today that they have received approval from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to form a technological research association called HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) for developing hydrogen-powered engines for small mobility.*To realize a decarbonized society, a multi-pathway strategy to address various issues in the mobility sector is necessary, rather than focusing on a single energy source. Against this backdrop, research and development targeted at commercialization of mobility with engines powered by hydrogen - deemed a next-generation energy source - is gaining momentum. However, the use of hydrogen poses technical challenges, including fast flame speed and a large region of ignition, which often result in unstable combustion, and the limited fuel tank capacity in case of use in small mobility vehicles. In addressing these issues, the members of HySE are committed to con...

KARIYA, JAPAN, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - DENSO Corporation today announced that it launched on May 15 a pilot program(1) to test a new energy management system at its Nishio Plant in Japan as part of efforts to eliminate CO2 emissions from the facility.Panorama view of "Pocket Park"SOFCDENSO for years has been working to maximize the value of its Two Great Causes, Green and Peace of Mind, under the philosophy of "Bringing hope for the future for our planet, society, and all people," a key component in the Long-term Policy 2030. In the Green domain, DENSO is pursuing efforts in the three fields of "Monozukuri (manufacturing)," "mobility products," and "energy use" to realize carbon neutrality. This demonstration represents one of many initiatives in the energy usage category.The facility energy management system used in the trial consists of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) developed by DENSO, as well as a storage battery for transmitting electricity to the plant. It also includes a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) system, which enables the use of an electric vehicle as a storage battery to connect to and mutually utilize the power grid of electric utility companies, alon...

TOKYO, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has developed an autonomous driving technology that help to safely and smoothly pass by oncoming vehicles on narrow roads and other situations by utilizing 3D sensing results of the surrounding vehicle environment. Hitachi Astemo aims to strengthen its cost competitiveness through the use of 3D sensing data obtained from new stereo cameras with improved cost benefits.The demand for autonomous driving is increasing to help solve social issues such as alleviating traffic congestion and supporting the transportation of disabled, elderly and others with special needs. For the practical implementation of autonomous driving on public roads, it is necessary to predict the risks of complex behavior of pedestrians and other moving objects, as well as sudden emergence from hidden areas, in order to avoid danger in advance. In addition, a vehicle is required to plan a safe driving trajectory and driving control based on 3D sensing information such as LiDAR and stereo cameras, so that smooth driving can be achieved in an environment mixed with non-autonomous vehicles.Until recently Astemo's technologies(1) were devel...

TOKYO, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) announced today that it has delivered a heavy ion therapy system to Taipei Veterans General Hospital and the system has started treatment as of May 15. This marks the first operation of heavy ion therapy system in Taiwan and Hitachi's first heavy ion therapy system outside of Japan.This system has been installed in the new Heavy Ion Therapy Center of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, consisting of two treatment rooms, each equipped with vertical and horizontal ports. It also includes real time image gating motion management, enabling it to treat tumors in motion due to respiration and advanced spot scanning technology to irradiate even tumors with complex shapes with high precision.Founded in 1958, aiming to become a world-class medical facility, Taipei Veterans General Hospital has continued to provide higher quality medical services for more than 60 years and is recognized around the world as "Taiwan's leading medical center". Recognized as an advanced type of cancer radiotherapy, this heavy ion therapy system is intended to address the unmet cancer treatment demand beyond the capacity of existing p...

TOKYO, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the commercial debut of its "Biodrug Design Accelerator," a platform to manage research processes for peptide (1) drug discovery, which many regard as a promising frontier in the field of new drug development. Fujitsu launched the new platform to pharmaceutical companies in Japan on May 18 with plans to expand the offering to the global market in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.The new platform represents part of Fujitsu's ongoing efforts to contribute to the creation of a healthy society as part of its vision for "Healthy Living" under Fujitsu Uvance.Biodrug Design Accelerator will support peptide drug discovery scientists in pharmaceutical companies to accelerate and improve the efficiency of peptide drug development, specifically through the cycles "design, make, test, analyze" (DMTA) (2), ultimately enabling accelerated and informed design of peptide drug candidates as well as efficient communication among scientists regarding synthesis and testing. The new platform is also compatible with HELM (3), a method of describing complex biomolecules.Moving forward, Fujitsu plans to expand the platform's ...

TOKYO, May 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a stake in Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. (KF) through a third-party allotment of the latter's shares.KF is a plant engineering company focused on fusion energy(1) technologies. Its establishment in 2019 was based on decades of fusion research and development by Kyoto University. KF specializes in key components and integrated systems that are required in order to build fusion reactors and fusion power plants. KF's strategic aim is to build a fusion energy supply chain by leveraging Japan's leading manufacturing capabilities. Furthermore, KF serves a wide range of fusion research institutions and startups around the world as clients. These advantages led to MC's decision to invest into KF. Fusion energy can generate electricity without producing any CO2 emissions. Its primary fuel, namely hydrogen, is widely available in seawater, meaning that it could potentially represent an inexhaustible source of energy. There continues to be considerable global interest in fusion as a next generation of clean energy, one that could both help decarbonize our plant and secure...

Toyota City, Japan, May 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will unveil prototype mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a jointly developed BEV system. The unveiling will take place at an exhibition event that introduces the automobile industry's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality (CN), from Thursday May 18 to Sunday 21. The exhibition event will be organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) along with the G7 Hiroshima Summit.The three companies jointly developed a BEV system suitable for mini-commercial vehicles by combining Suzuki and Daihatsu's expertise in creating small-size cars with Toyota's electrification technology to introduce this mini-commercial van BEV. Daihatsu will produce the vehicles, and Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota will each release their own version within fiscal 2023. Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) also participated in the planning to achieve the optimal specifications for efficient last-mile logistics. The cruising range per charge is expected to be approximately 20...