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DENSO and DENSO Fukushima Launch a Demonstration Project to Realize Carbon-neutral Plant Using Hydrogen

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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(1) Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant.

Key Points: 
  • (1) Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant.
  • Meanwhile, DENSO Fukushima has constructed solar and wind power generation systems on its premises to make its plant carbon neutral.
  • Inspired by the concept of social implementation for the development of future cites using hydrogen and related technologies in Fukushima Prefecture initiated by the Fukushima Prefectural Government and Toyota in June 2021, DENSO and DENSO Fukushima have participated as partner companies in a project to realize carbon-neutral factories by using hydrogen as part of the initiative.
  • DENSO and DENSO Fukushima will embark on a demonstration project in collaboration with Toyota to produce green hydrogen at DENSO Fukushima's plant and use the produced hydrogen in the plant gas furnace.

Toyota to Accelerate Plant Decarbonization Efforts in Fukushima Using Hydrogen

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, Mar 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has been working with Fukushima Prefecture since June 2021 toward the development of new future cities using both hydrogen produced in Fukushima and hydrogen-related technologies developed there.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Mar 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has been working with Fukushima Prefecture since June 2021 toward the development of new future cities using both hydrogen produced in Fukushima and hydrogen-related technologies developed there.
  • Toyota recently developed new electrolysis equipment that produces hydrogen from electrolyzing water using the FC stack and other technology from the Mirai.
  • Toyota will accelerate its efforts to build a model for the local consumption of locally produced hydrogen, using electrolysis equipment to produce clean hydrogen and combust it in one of the plant's gas furnaces.
  • To this end, Toyota is working with various industry partners in the areas of producing, transporting, storing, and using hydrogen.

Mitsubishi Power Achieves #1 Global Gas Turbine Market Share in 2022 According to McCoy Power Report

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Natural gas, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, J series, Carbon, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe, Energy transition, JAC, Education minister, MHI, F. G. M. Chancellor, AOH, Energy, Hydrogen, Renewable energy, Coal

- Cumulative orders for J-series gas turbines surpassed 100 units, contributing to the company's top market share

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  • - Cumulative orders for J-series gas turbines surpassed 100 units, contributing to the company's top market share
    TOKYO, Mar 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), captured the top market share by megawatts in 2022 with a global gas turbine market share of 33% according to McCoy Power Reports data.
  • (1) The company has also secured 49% market share in the Advanced Class(2) gas turbine market, led by Mitsubishi Power's latest model JAC (J-Series Air-Cooled) gas turbines.
  • Mitsubishi Power's high market share results is attributed to its strong project execution track record, high performance, and product reliability.
  • (1) This is based on the McCoy Power Report in the United States, which provides detailed market research on global power generation projects.

Hitachi Upgraded to "AA" in MSCI ESG Rating

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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TOKYO, Mar 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that as of February 2023, Hitachi received an MSCI ESG Rating of AA.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that as of February 2023, Hitachi received an MSCI ESG Rating of AA.
  • MSCI ESG Research provides MSCI ESG Ratings on global public and a few private companies on a scale of AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard), according to exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and the ability to manage those risks relative to peers.
  • Hitachi has been selected to be a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index and the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, which are other ESG indices adopted by the GPIF(1).
  • The use by Hitachi of any MSCI ESG RESEARCH LLC or its affiliates ("MSCI") data, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or promotion of Hitachi by MSCI.

Eisai Certified as a 2023 Health and Productivity Management Outstanding

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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TOKYO, Mar 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been certified as a Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization in the large enterprise category (White 500) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Mar 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been certified as a Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization in the large enterprise category (White 500) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi.
  • It recognizes outstanding enterprises engaging in efforts for health and productivity management by evaluating from a business-management perspective based on the following criteria: "management philosophy and policies", "organized frameworks", "systems and implementation of measures", and "evaluation and improvement".
  • Eisai issued the "Eisai Health Declaration" in 2019, and has strategically implemented health management for employees from a management perspective.
  • Eisai will continue to promote health and productivity management to increase non-financial value and further contribute to increasing the benefits of patients and the people in the daily living domain.

Fujitsu and University of Toronto optimize network transformation with Digital Annealer to help customers significantly cut network operations costs

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Research, Conference, Learning, OFC, Telecommunications, Transport, University, Teaching, Greater Toronto Area, Optics, Quantum, Acceleration, Mobile phone, Fujitsu

This approach allows Fujitsu to help network operator customers reduce the operating costs of legacy facilities by up to 30% and the transportation costs of engineers by up to 80% during the migration period compared with conventional commercial optimization software.

Key Points: 
  • This approach allows Fujitsu to help network operator customers reduce the operating costs of legacy facilities by up to 30% and the transportation costs of engineers by up to 80% during the migration period compared with conventional commercial optimization software.
  • Fujitsu, through its network business, will deliver this technology to network operator customers in North America, which leads the way in network modernization.
  • Digital Annealer significantly reduces the search space of variable combinations, making it possible to rapidly generate an optimal migration sequence.
  • Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has evolved into Canada's leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation.

Central Japan's new regional branding invites startups to give-it-a-try in the Homeland of Mobility 5.0

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Plasma, Communication, Tesla, Ecosystem, Public sector, Fourth Industrial Revolution, JETRO, Editorial, Japan External Trade Organization, Assistant director, Aichi Prefectural Government Office, BISU Visual Identity, Innovation, Sports Shinko International, Plant, Culture, AI, Video game, Chūbu region

Citing the chairman's quote, Jonathan Soble said, "the means to connect and involve people is not limited to physical interactions."

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  • Citing the chairman's quote, Jonathan Soble said, "the means to connect and involve people is not limited to physical interactions."
  • Jonathan is the Editorial and Communication Lead at the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Japan.
  • The new official logo and branding for the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem will be applied beyond the consortium's website and LinkedIn account.
  • Glowing Plasma Blue - a name coined for Central Japan's regional branding, shows the ecosystem's determination to lead the way toward Mobility 5.0 - an uncharted territory yet to be defined.

Expansion of MHIAEL Aero Engine Facility in Komaki, Aichi

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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The expanded facility is expected to increase its commercial engine MRO capacity from 5 to 6 units per month to more than 10 units per month by 2026, then ultimately reaching 15 units per month.

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  • The expanded facility is expected to increase its commercial engine MRO capacity from 5 to 6 units per month to more than 10 units per month by 2026, then ultimately reaching 15 units per month.
  • The facility expansion also introduces a highly efficient layout to the shop floor.The pre-existing area is now dedicated to all manually performed processes (engine disassembly, assembly, inspection, etc.
  • MHI Group, in anticipation of increased demand for commercial aero engines worldwide through the long term, is expanding its related business and production structures, and expansion of MHIAEL's Komaki facility is part of this initiative.
  • Going forward, MHI will work in close cooperation with MHIAEL to enhance its technological capabilities and reliability in aero engine development, manufacture and after-sales servicing, to contribute to the advancement of Japan's aircraft industry.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing set for Sebring showdown

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, Mar 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing begins its defence of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles, and an exciting new era of Hypercar competition, with a much-anticipated trip to Florida for the 1000 Miles of Sebring on 17 March.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Mar 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing begins its defence of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles, and an exciting new era of Hypercar competition, with a much-anticipated trip to Florida for the 1000 Miles of Sebring on 17 March.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing enters the 2023 season, its 11th in WEC, on an unprecedented run of success, having earned five consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victories and four straight World Championship doubles.
  • But a 1000-mile race over eight hours at Sebring presents a unique challenge to drivers and cars.
  • When the race begins at midday local time on Friday, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will begin its fight for a second Sebring victory, having triumphed there in 2019.

Honda Reveals New Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at CONEXPO 2023

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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- New capabilities include more pallet capacity, payload, and enhanced obstacle detection

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  • - New capabilities include more pallet capacity, payload, and enhanced obstacle detection
    TOKYO, Mar 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda will showcase the new capabilities of the latest generation of its prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) to improve construction industry and worksite efficiencies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, March 14-18, 2023.
  • The fully programmable all-electric Honda AWV leverages the company's emerging advanced autonomous technology to create a rugged off-road work vehicle that is designed to support construction-related activities and enhance workforce productivity.
  • The company is also exploring the development of attachments and tools that could make the vehicle a suitable platform for many work environments.
  • Honda anticipates further improvements to performance and design specifications as the development of the prototype Honda AWV continues to progress.

World Premiere of the All-New Crown Series

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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TOKYO, Mar 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA has unveiled the all new Crown for the first time in the world, and will release the Crown (Crossover type) as the first model around the fall of this year(1).

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  • TOKYO, Mar 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA has unveiled the all new Crown for the first time in the world, and will release the Crown (Crossover type) as the first model around the fall of this year(1).
  • The Crown made its initial debut in 1955 as Toyota's first mass production passenger vehicle created with Toyota's own domestic technology.
  • In designing the new Crown, the development team thoroughly reexamined what "Crown" is, and as a result of their pursuit of a "Crown for a new era," they have created four completely new models.
  • The details of the new Crown (Crossover type) are available at this link: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/37540641.html

Two Indonesian Elementary Schools Built with Support of Mitsubishi Motors Hold Opening Ceremonies

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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TOKYO, Mar 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Two elementary schools in the Republic of Indonesia, whose buildings were constructed with the support of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors), have held their opening ceremonies.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Two elementary schools in the Republic of Indonesia, whose buildings were constructed with the support of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors), have held their opening ceremonies.
  • Mitsubishi Motors contributed 5.8 million yen, together with voluntary donations(1) from Mitsubishi Motors employees, to construct two elementary school buildings and donate equipment such as blackboards, desks, and chairs, as well as books.
  • At the opening ceremony of the elementary schools in East Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Hideki Hanaoka, CFO of Mitsubishi Motors' local production company, PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia, said, "It is with the support of the people of Indonesia that Mitsubishi Motors has continued to produce and sell automobiles.
  • To further help resolve environmental and social issues in ASEAN, Mitsubishi Motors continues to leverage its unique technologies and services.

MC Signs Integrated Railway Systems and Trackwork Contract for North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project in the Philippines

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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MC is responsible for designing, manufacturing and installing all the systems2 and will deliver them to DOTr for the extension project of the North-South Commuter Railway.

Key Points: 
  • MC is responsible for designing, manufacturing and installing all the systems2 and will deliver them to DOTr for the extension project of the North-South Commuter Railway.
  • The Philippines government is promoting a large-scale infrastructure development program called "Build, Better, More," in which the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project is considered a core component.
  • By utilizing its railway business know-how, MC will help the Philippines to upgrade its transportation infrastructure and improve mobility for its people.
  • Furthermore, MC has plans to proactively engage in railway projects promoted by the Japanese government to export high-quality infrastructure.

FDA Accepts Eisai's Filing of a Supplemental Biologics License Application and Grants Priority Review for Traditional Approval of LEQEMBITM (lecanemab-irmb) for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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The LEQEMBI application has been granted Priority Review, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of July 6, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The LEQEMBI application has been granted Priority Review, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of July 6, 2023.
  • The FDA is currently planning to hold an Advisory Committee to discuss this application but has not yet publicly announced the date of the meeting.
  • On the same day that LEQEMBI received its accelerated approval, Eisai submitted the sBLA to the FDA for approval under the traditional pathway.
  • The sBLA is based on the findings from Eisai's recently published large, global confirmatory Phase 3 clinical trial, Clarity AD.

Honda's Zero Emission Stationary Fuel Cell Provides Back Up Power to a Data Center

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Now fully operational as a demonstration program, Honda's fuel cell power station supplies clean and quiet emergency backup power to the data center on the campus of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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  • Now fully operational as a demonstration program, Honda's fuel cell power station supplies clean and quiet emergency backup power to the data center on the campus of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • The demonstration stationary fuel cell unit has a capacity of approximately 500kW and reuses the fuel cell systems of previously leased Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles, with a design that allows the output to increase every 250kW packaged with four fuel cells.
  • The Torrance fuel cell station also serves as a proof of concept for future commercialization of the power generation unit.
  • "We believe there's great promise in hydrogen fuel cells for backup power and offsetting potential peak power events," said Koji Moriyama, project lead of the stationary fuel cell and principal engineer with American Honda R&D Business Unit.

EPC Consortium of Mitsubishi Power, TIC and Sargent & Lundy to Build Entergy Texas' New, Cleaner and More Reliable Power Station

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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LAKE MARY, Fla., Mar 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - A consortium of Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., Sargent & Lundy and TIC--The Industrial Company will provide Entergy Texas with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to build the Orange County Advanced Power Station (OCAPS).

Key Points: 
  • LAKE MARY, Fla., Mar 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - A consortium of Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., Sargent & Lundy and TIC--The Industrial Company will provide Entergy Texas with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to build the Orange County Advanced Power Station (OCAPS).
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved Entergy Texas' proposal to build the 1,215 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant near Bridge City, Texas.
  • The consortium partners' combined expertise will help Entergy progress toward its energy transition goal:
    - Sargent & Lundy, known for its advanced class combined-cycle engineering experience, is the Engineer of Record.
  • We look forward to continued progress with Entergy and our EPC partners TIC and Sargent & Lundy.

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