Hiroshima

Mazda Installs Solar Power System at Hiroshima Plant

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Energy, Energy conversion, Sustainable energy, Articles, Renewable energy, Solar power, Hiroshima, Solar energy, Mazda, Photovoltaic system

HIROSHIMA, Japan, July 13, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - As part of its efforts to promote green manufacturing lines and offices in factories, Mazda Motor Corporation today initiated operation of its first solar power generation system.

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, July 13, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - As part of its efforts to promote green manufacturing lines and offices in factories, Mazda Motor Corporation today initiated operation of its first solar power generation system.
  • The solar power system, installed at Mazda's Hiroshima Plant, boasts an output of 1.1 MW of electricity annually.
  • The power generated by the solar panels will supply electricity to the entire plant and be used to charge the batteries of all MX-30 EV models produced at the plant.
  • Moving forward, Mazda will strive to introduce and use green electricity in its efforts to reach carbon neutrality in 2050 to achieve a future where all of us can permanently co-exist with our beautiful earth.

First in Hiroshima! Free Distribution of Eco-friendly New-normal Takeout BOXES for Okonomiyaki Restaurants and Hiroshima Residents Launching “Uchioko Project”!

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Packaging, Entertainment, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Manufacturing, Online, Food, Beverage, Japanese cuisine, Food and drink, Hiroshima Prefecture, Prefectures of Japan, Okonomiyaki, Pancakes, Teppanyaki, Take-out, Hiroshima

), 2021, we are launching our Uchioko Project, which provides support by distributing free takeout containers for Okonomiyaki dishes.

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  • ), 2021, we are launching our Uchioko Project, which provides support by distributing free takeout containers for Okonomiyaki dishes.
  • So after talking with many Okonomiyaki restaurant owners and staff, we realized that takeout containers would be a great step to support restaurants.
  • Also, with the current push toward Plastic Free around the world, we took on the challenge of creating Okonomiyaki takeout containers made of paper materials.
  • We produced 50,000 Uchioko BOXES, specially designed for Okonomiyaki dishes, and distributed them to all Okonomiyaki restaurants in Hiroshima City that supported this project.

Yasutake Tsuchida Appointed as Senior Director of Design

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Mazda, Mazda North American Operations, Tsuchida, Hiroshima, Automotive industry, Hiroshima Prefecture, Economy of Japan

IRVINE, Calif., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Yasutake Tsuchida to Senior Director of Design, effective immediately.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Yasutake Tsuchida to Senior Director of Design, effective immediately.
  • In this role Tsuchida will oversee design operations, including next-generation vehicle planning and brand strategy development.
  • Tsuchida joins the MNAO team with more than 22 years of experience at Mazda's headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Tsuchida was also the Chief Designer of the Kai Concept, and in the late 2000's Tsuchida worked in the Design Studio at MNAO, where he led design on the Furai concept car.

Age Passes the Baton to Youth

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Nuclear weapons, Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Defense policy, Arms control, Nuclear disarmament, Hiroshima

A new international youth peace award for nuclear disarmament is bridging an eighty-year age gap between its first recipient and one of the two elder statesmen to whom it is dedicated.

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  • A new international youth peace award for nuclear disarmament is bridging an eighty-year age gap between its first recipient and one of the two elder statesmen to whom it is dedicated.
  • Kehkashan Basu, the first recipient of the "Voices Youth Award," is 20 years old.
  • Nominations are being invited for the Second Annual "Voices Youth Award" from individuals or organizations promoting the abolition of nuclear weapons.
  • Second Annual "Voices Youth Award" will be selected and announced by August 1, 2021 ahead of the anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings on August 6 and 9.

Mazda MX-30 Wins Design Car of the Year in 2020-2021 Car of the Year Japan Awards

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Mazda, Sumitomo Group, Toyota Group, Hiroshima, Roadsters, Sports cars

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Dec 7, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda MX-30 has been named Design Car of the Year, a newly established award in this year's Car of the Year Japan awards.

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, Dec 7, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda MX-30 has been named Design Car of the Year, a newly established award in this year's Car of the Year Japan awards.
  • The MX-30 's design was based on a concept we call "Human Modern" and challenged the development of a new method of expression for Kodo - Soul of Motion design.
  • In 2010, we started to apply Kodo design under the design philosophy of 'breathing life into cars.'
  • Moving forward, we will continue to take pride in being a Japanese brand and remain committed to further improve Mazda's design."

Mazda Production and Sales Results for October 2020

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Mazda, Sumitomo Group, Toyota Group, Sedans, Hiroshima, Hatchbacks, Sports cars

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for October 2020 are summarized below.

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for October 2020 are summarized below.
  • Mazda's domestic production volume in October 2020 increased 2.8% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.
  • Mazda's overseas production volume in October 2020 increased 8.3% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.
  • Mazda's domestic sales volume in October 2020 increased 13.5% year on year due to increased sales of passenger vehicles.

Mazda CX-30 Named Thailand Car of the Year 2020

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Motor vehicles, Sport utility vehicles, Cars, Ford CD3 platform, Mazda, Sumitomo Group, Toyota Group, Sedans, Hiroshima, CX, Mazda CX-5, Mazda North American Operations

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's crossover SUV, Mazda CX-30, has been named Thailand Car of the Year 2020 by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association.

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's crossover SUV, Mazda CX-30, has been named Thailand Car of the Year 2020 by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association.
  • The CX-30 was chosen as the top pick among seven finalists by a judging panel comprised of over 60 automotive journalists.
  • Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE: 7261) started manufacturing tools in 1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial use.
  • In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car models and began developing rotary engines.

Mazda: Production Facility in Thailand, AutoAlliance (Thailand), Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Automotive industry, Sedans, Pickup trucks, Mazda, Sumitomo Group, Toyota Group, Hiroshima, Ford Motor Company, AutoAlliance Thailand, Compañía Colombiana Automotriz

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Alliance (Thailand) Co. Ltd. (AAT), a joint venture production facility of Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company in Thailand, this month celebrates the 25th anniversary since its establishment.

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Alliance (Thailand) Co. Ltd. (AAT), a joint venture production facility of Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company in Thailand, this month celebrates the 25th anniversary since its establishment.
  • The plant began production of pickup trucks for Ford and Mazda in July 1998 and completed its passenger vehicle plant in July 2007.
  • "I'm proud to be leading the team of such an important and strategic facility for both Ford and Mazda.
  • Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE: 7261) started manufacturing tools in 1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial use.

75 Years Later: The Hiroshima/Nagasaki Accord (Online Event)

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, Hiroshima, Hibakusha, Disasters, World War II, Documentaries

On August 5, 1945 the day before the atomic bombing the people of Hiroshima had no idea of the cataclysmic disaster that awaited them.

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  • On August 5, 1945 the day before the atomic bombing the people of Hiroshima had no idea of the cataclysmic disaster that awaited them.
  • Swing, founder of United Religions Initiative (URI), (with The Rev.
  • An award to young people pursuing nuclear disarmament is being established in perpetuity in their names.
  • The Hiroshima/Nagasaki commemoration will be streamed online globally, across various time zones on Facebook, YouTube and other platforms.

Mazda Unveils All-New Mazda BT-50

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Pickup trucks, Mazda BT-50, Mazda, Automotive industry, Hiroshima, Cars, Motor vehicles, Compañía Colombiana Automotriz

HIROSHIMA, Japan, June 17, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today hosted the world premiere of our all-new Mazda BT-50 pickup truck.

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, June 17, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today hosted the world premiere of our all-new Mazda BT-50 pickup truck.
  • All-New Mazda BT-50 (Double Cab, Australian spec)
    Since its debut in 2006, the BT-50 has been sold mainly in regions including Oceania, ASEAN, Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa.
  • Mazda developed the BT-50 with the intention of making travel and the time spent inside the vehicle exceptionally pleasant.
  • *Visit Mazda Australia's official website to watch the premiere: www.mazda.com.au/something-huge