Transport in Japan

TIER IV shares verification and validation toolkit for Level 4 autonomous driving functions

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
TIER, Transport in Japan, Data, Safety, Government, AD, Certification, V&V, Level 4, Information, Medical device

TOKYO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV , a pioneer in open-source autonomous driving (AD) technology, announces the launch of L4 V&V , a comprehensive evaluation toolkit for verifying and validating Level 4 AD functions.

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  • TOKYO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV , a pioneer in open-source autonomous driving (AD) technology, announces the launch of L4 V&V , a comprehensive evaluation toolkit for verifying and validating Level 4 AD functions.
  • With this toolkit, TIER IV will contribute to accelerating the implementation of autonomous driving in society.
  • "By combining TIER IV's L4 V&V and our verification experience, as well as testing technologies utilizing our know-how, we believe we can support our customers with their autonomous driving vehicle development and evaluation for Level 4 autonomous driving approval."
  • Starting with TIER IV's L4 V&V, I look forward to the improvement and advancement of evaluation and verification of autonomous driving in the future."

Allego, a Leading Pan-European EV Charging company, to Become a Publicly Traded Company through a Business Combination with Apollo-Affiliated Spartan Acquisition Corp. III

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Fleet management, Alternative energy, Energy, Other Automotive, Automotive, Transport, Electric vehicles, Service industries, Electric vehicle charging network, Transport in Australia, Transport in Canada, Transport in Japan, Transport in Spain, Charging station, Electric vehicle, Allego, Spartan Acquisition Corp. III, ALLEGO, SPARTAN ACQUISITION CORP. III

Allego Holding B.V. (Allego or the Company), a leading pan-European electric vehicle charging network, today announced a business combination with Spartan Acquisition Corp. III (Spartan) (NYSE: SPAQ), a publicly-listed special purpose acquisition company.

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  • Allego Holding B.V. (Allego or the Company), a leading pan-European electric vehicle charging network, today announced a business combination with Spartan Acquisition Corp. III (Spartan) (NYSE: SPAQ), a publicly-listed special purpose acquisition company.
  • The transaction will create a leading publicly traded pan-European electric vehicle (EV) charging company.
  • The combination of a high urbanization rate and a scarcity of in-home parking means European EV drivers require fast, public EV charging locations that provide reliable and convenient charging.
  • The proceeds from the business combination will be used to fund EV station capex and for general corporate purposes.

Stop & Shop Partners with Volta Charging to Provide Electric Vehicle Fueling Stations to Shoppers at No Cost

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Electric vehicles, Transport, Service industries, Charging stations, Electric vehicle charging network, Transport in Canada, Transport in Japan, Transport in Spain, Industry economics), Volta

Stop & Shop is among the first in the Northeast to partner with Volta Charging, an industry leader in electric vehicle charging networks.

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  • Stop & Shop is among the first in the Northeast to partner with Volta Charging, an industry leader in electric vehicle charging networks.
  • Currently, Volta charging stations can be found outside Stop & Shop stores located in East Brunswick, NJ; Walpole, MA; Morris Plains, NJ; Willimantic, CT; and Pawtucket, RI.
  • Stop & Shop is expected to launch 50 additional Volta charging stations across its five states in the Northeast by the end of 2021.
  • Were thrilled to partner with Volta Charging and offer our customers the benefit of electric vehicle charging at no cost, said Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Shop.

Horses really can fly, even if they're not called Pegasus

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Haneda Airport, Tokyo Bay, Ōta, Tokyo, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Transport in Japan, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo

"To see these horses arriving at Haneda airport is a truly historic occasion, and what makes it even more special is that these are not simply horses, they are Olympic horses," Administrator of Tokyo International Airport Takahashi Koji said.

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  • "To see these horses arriving at Haneda airport is a truly historic occasion, and what makes it even more special is that these are not simply horses, they are Olympic horses," Administrator of Tokyo International Airport Takahashi Koji said.
  • The horses fly two per pallet, or flying stable, which is the equivalent of business class.
  • So as they are flying business class, does that mean the horses get flat beds to sleep in?
  • Following expansion in 2018, Haneda is able to handle 90 million passengers per year not counting horses!

Horses really can fly, even if they're not called Pegasus

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Haneda Airport, Tokyo Bay, Ōta, Tokyo, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Transport in Japan, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo

"To see these horses arriving at Haneda airport is a truly historic occasion, and what makes it even more special is that these are not simply horses, they are Olympic horses," Administrator of Tokyo International Airport Takahashi Koji said.

Key Points: 
  • "To see these horses arriving at Haneda airport is a truly historic occasion, and what makes it even more special is that these are not simply horses, they are Olympic horses," Administrator of Tokyo International Airport Takahashi Koji said.
  • The horses fly two per pallet, or flying stable, which is the equivalent of business class.
  • So as they are flying business class, does that mean the horses get flat beds to sleep in?
  • Following expansion in 2018, Haneda is able to handle 90 million passengers per year not counting horses!

Volta Industries to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Transport, Service industries, Electric vehicle charging network, Transport in Australia, Transport in Canada, Transport in Denmark, Transport in Japan, Transport in Spain, Forward-looking statement, Human activities

All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II's proposed business combination with Volta and Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II's ability to consummate the transaction are forward-looking statements.

Key Points: 
  • All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II's proposed business combination with Volta and Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II's ability to consummate the transaction are forward-looking statements.
  • For over a decade, Volta has been building a nationwide electric vehicle charging network to drive the world forward.
  • Headquartered in San Francisco, Volta is bringing to communities the means of building a sustainable fueling network for the 21st century.
  • In connection with the proposed business combination, Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II has filed the Registration Statement with the SEC.

United Airlines Adds New Direct Flights to Coastal Vacation Destinations Starting Memorial Day Weekend

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Aviation, Airlines, Transport in Japan, Haneda Airport, Tokyo Bay, Ōta, Tokyo, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Narita International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Red-eye flight, Japan Airlines

The airline also plans to resume flights between Chicago and Tokyo Haneda, resume passenger flights between New York/Newark and Milan and Rome, and restart service between Chicago and Amsterdam.

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  • The airline also plans to resume flights between Chicago and Tokyo Haneda, resume passenger flights between New York/Newark and Milan and Rome, and restart service between Chicago and Amsterdam.
  • In total, United plans to operate 52% of its overall schedule compared to May 2019, whereas in May 2020 United operated 14% of its overall schedule compared to May 2019.
  • In addition to the new point-to-point service, United will resume 20 domestic flights to popular destinations and introduce three new domestic routes.
  • Across the Pacific, United will resume flights between Chicago and Tokyo's Haneda airport and increase service from Los Angeles to Sydney and Tokyo Narita.

Multimedia artworks by eight groups of artists are exhibited at Haneda and Narita Airports from Feb. 27

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Transport in Japan, Transport, Haneda Airport, Tokyo Bay, Ōta, Tokyo, Suzuki, Narita International Airport, Airport, Kantō region

Multimedia artworks by eight groups of artists are now exhibited at the airports as well as online, with the aim of promoting the appeals of Japanese culture and sharing it with the world.

Key Points: 
  • Multimedia artworks by eight groups of artists are now exhibited at the airports as well as online, with the aim of promoting the appeals of Japanese culture and sharing it with the world.
  • The theme of the exhibits at Haneda and Narita is "VISION GATE".
  • Her acclaimed Instagram Live series @design.emergencyconceived with design critic Alice RAWSTHORNexplores design's role in building a better future for all.
  • SUZUKI Yuri:SUZUKI Yuri is an artist and designer who examines possibilities of sound and music in our day-to-day experiences.

Multimedia artworks by eight groups of artists are exhibited at Haneda and Narita Airports from Feb. 27

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 12, 2021
Transport in Japan, Transport, Haneda Airport, Tokyo Bay, Ōta, Tokyo, Suzuki, Narita International Airport, Airport, Kantō region

Multimedia artworks by eight groups of artists are now exhibited at the airports as well as online, with the aim of promoting the appeals of Japanese culture and sharing it with the world.

Key Points: 
  • Multimedia artworks by eight groups of artists are now exhibited at the airports as well as online, with the aim of promoting the appeals of Japanese culture and sharing it with the world.
  • The theme of the exhibits at Haneda and Narita is "VISION GATE".
  • Her acclaimed Instagram Live series @design.emergencyconceived with design critic Alice RAWSTHORNexplores design's role in building a better future for all.
  • SUZUKI Yuri:SUZUKI Yuri is an artist and designer who examines possibilities of sound and music in our day-to-day experiences.

Ainu culture expressed through "sound" in a new Media Art exhibit at New Chitose Airport opened on February 22

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Chitose, Hokkaido, Chitose, New Chitose Airport, Ainu language, Transport in Japan, Aviation, Government of Japan

CHITOSE, Japan, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 22, 2021, the Agency for Cultural Affairs opened a new art exhibit at New Chitose Airport as part of their "CULTURE GATE to JAPAN" initiative.

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  • CHITOSE, Japan, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 22, 2021, the Agency for Cultural Affairs opened a new art exhibit at New Chitose Airport as part of their "CULTURE GATE to JAPAN" initiative.
  • The theme of the exhibit at the New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido is "INVISIBLE".
  • The creative company NAKED, INC., which specializes in infusing spaces with a variety of media elements to create fresh experiences, is exhibiting works based on the theme of Ainu culture.
  • Exhibit at New Chitose Airport: https://culture-gate.jp/exhibition/invisible
    The "CULTURE GATE to JAPAN" PR is managed by wondertrunk & co. Inc.