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VEHICLES

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 5, 2023
Sony-Honda EV alliance unveils Afeela brand and Qualcomm partnership
The first model under the Afeela brand is expected to be delivered in 2026 in North America and will be based on a prototype debuted at CES in Las Vegas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 12, 2022
Toyota to outline three-year EV plan changes to suppliers
The leading Japanese automaker is expected to detail EV plan changes through early 2026.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 9, 2022
Electric minivehicle from Nissan and Mitsubishi named Japan Car of the Year
The micro EV, sold from June as the Sakura from Nissan and the eK X EV from Mitsubishi Motors, marked the first time for a minivehicle to win the award.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 7, 2022
EV battery-makers face emissions challenge, Panasonic unit head says
Customers are now adding carbon footprints as a measurement when assessing batteries, the senior executive said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 6, 2022
China's BYD to start selling EVs in Japan by early 2023
The world's largest EV-maker is stepping up its plan to either sell or make its cars available across major markets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 6, 2022
Nippon Steel and JFE may further boost output of niche steel for electric vehicles
Electrical steels have enhanced magnetic properties and help limit energy loss in EV motors, and are also used in power-generation equipment and mobile phones.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 2, 2022
Nissan CEO wants ‘grace period’ for Biden rules on EV subsidies
The Japanese company and other carmakers have been urging the White House to adopt a more flexible approach to subsidy eligibility in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 1, 2022
A greener ride: West Africans switch on to electric motorbikes
Local authorities also are encouraging the switch to electric in a bid to replace old, highly polluting motorcycles.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 26, 2022
In Washington, Macron to seek relief for Europe Inc. amid China competition
The elephant in the Oval Room will be the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. Europeans say the massive subsidy package to U.S. manufacturers could deal a lethal blow to their industries.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 24, 2022
In wake of natural disasters, EVs can come to the rescue
Even a rudimentary setup can keep refrigerators cool and power stovetops, lamps, fans and televisions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 23, 2022
Mazda unveils ¥1.5 trillion EV spending plan and eyes investing in battery production
The carmaker also raised its sales target for electric vehicles to up to 40% of its total global sales by 2030.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 22, 2022
Carlyle expands presence in Japan's auto sector as EV shift shakes supply chains
U.S. private equity firm announced this month a u00a538 billion tender offer for Totoku Electric, a manufacturer of electric wire whose products include wiring for automotive seat heaters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 21, 2022
Toyota-Panasonic battery venture looking for new coastal site
The company, which formally started operations in 2020, also plans to pare production costs by adopting Toyota's so-called kaizen process of increasing productivity via tiny improvements.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2022
Japan likely to discuss mileage tax as electric vehicles become standard
Amid expectations that more vehicles will run on electricity and hydrogen instead of gasoline, the government will seek a new source of tax revenue that can replace the current tax on fuels.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 16, 2022
EV battery-makers race to develop cheaper cell materials, skirting China
The EVs of the future could shift to sodium-ion or lithium sulfur battery cells that could be up to two-thirds cheaper than today's lithium-ion cells.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2022
Electric truck stops will need as much power as a small town
Even the authors who planned a study of highway charging requirements were caught off guard by how quickly power demands will change.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 15, 2022
Toyota to unveil new Prius as hybrids lose luster to battery EVs
Even though the gas-sipping hatchback paved the way for Teslas and other fully electric vehicles, it's the less-hip option these days.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 13, 2022
Nissan and Renault on bumpy road to partnership review
Long frustrated with its disadvantageous position in the alliance, Nissan has been keen to reduce Renault's stake in the Japanese company from the current 43% to 15%.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 12, 2022
Tesla mulls exporting China-made EVs to United States
Such a reversal would reflect the automaker's deepening cost advantage at its Shanghai plant and slower demand from Chinese consumers.

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