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World Intelligence Congress set for Tianjin

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

BEIJING, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily:

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  • BEIJING, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily:
    The seventh World Intelligence Congress is to kick off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin from Thursday to Sunday, aiming to showcase core technologies, industrial trends and future scenarios of artificial intelligence development and accelerate the construction of a new development pattern.
  • There will be two main events during the WIC: the Summit on Innovation and Development and the World Summit on Intelligent Technology Innovation and Cooperation.
  • It strives to promote strategic cooperation agreements between government departments and key enterprises and Tianjin.
  • The 10-kilovolt Snowflake Network, which was made by State Grid Tianjin and independently developed with Chinese intellectual property rights, has completed pilot construction in areas such as Quanyun village in Hexi district of Tianjin.

Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota to Unveil Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, May 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - 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.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, May 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - 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 exhibition event will be organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) along with the G7 Hiroshima Summit.
  • Daihatsu will produce the vehicles, and Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota will each release their own version within fiscal 2023.
  • The three companies Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota will continue to promote efforts to achieve CN by providing sustainable means of transportation.

New Data Release Highlights Japanese-Brand Automakers’ Contributions to U.S. Economy, Workforce

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230516005207/en/
    The contributions update shows that Japanese-brand automakers have continued to invest in American manufacturing and have cumulatively invested over $60.4 billion since first starting production in 1982.
  • The update also highlights how Japanese-brand automakers directly employ over 107,000 U.S workers and have continued to invest in areas beyond the manufacturing floor.
  • In addition to JAMA's annual contributions data, Dr. Prusa's employment study shows that in 2022, Japanese-brand automobile direct employment supported 499,000 intermediate jobs and 399,000 additional “spin-off” jobs.
  • The study also highlights the $197 billion in employee compensation across Japanese-brand automakers’ manufacturing and supporting operations and new vehicle dealers' employment.

Asia-Pacific Electric Vehicle Battery Market Report 2022: Increasing Adoption of Electric Vehicles and Increasing Investments by Equipment Manufacturers Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 26, 2022

The Asia Pacific electric vehicle battery market is growing due to increasing adoption of electric vehicles and increasing investments by equipment manufacturers to set up new battery manufacturing and developing facilities.

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  • The Asia Pacific electric vehicle battery market is growing due to increasing adoption of electric vehicles and increasing investments by equipment manufacturers to set up new battery manufacturing and developing facilities.
  • These factors are the driving forces for a growth of the electric vehicle battery market.
  • Based on the battery type, Lithium Ion battery is estimated to have largest market share of Asia Pacific electric vehicle battery market.
  • According to the research report 'Asia Pacific Electric Vehicle Battery Market Outlook, 2027', the electric vehicle battery market is growing rapidly.

Anita Rajan Will Succeed Manny Manriquez as General Director of JAMA USA

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Monday, May 23, 2022

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), an industry association that represents Japans fourteen passenger car, truck, bus, and motorcycle manufacturers, has appointed Anita Rajan as the General Director of its Washington, DC office (JAMA USA) effective May 23rd.

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  • The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), an industry association that represents Japans fourteen passenger car, truck, bus, and motorcycle manufacturers, has appointed Anita Rajan as the General Director of its Washington, DC office (JAMA USA) effective May 23rd.
  • Rajan joins JAMA USA after a 19-year career at Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America Inc. where she most recently served as the Manager of Government Affairs.
  • Rajan succeeds Manny Manriquez, who joined JAMA USA nearly a decade ago.
  • We worked together as collaborative colleagues during my entire tenure, and I am thrilled to introduce her as the new General Director."

Japanese-brand Automakers are Investing in the Future of the American Workforce

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Today, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association U.S. office (JAMA USA) released its annual contributions update entitled, Investing in the Future of the American Workforce .

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  • Today, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association U.S. office (JAMA USA) released its annual contributions update entitled, Investing in the Future of the American Workforce .
  • Despite a challenging and unprecedented year, cumulative manufacturing investment increased to $55.8 billion, and employment remained steady at 94,960 direct jobs.
  • The release also features numerous examples of Japanese-brand automakers dedication to the future American workforce, technological innovation, environmental leadership, and local community partnerships.
  • Japanese-brand automakers are continuing to create high-quality jobs and support local communities throughout the country, while playing a critical role in keeping the U.S. auto industry globally competitive.

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019: Events and Programs News Update

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Friday, October 18, 2019

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) will hold the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 over a period of 12 days from October 24 through November 4.

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  • The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) will hold the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 over a period of 12 days from October 24 through November 4.
  • Tokyo Motor Show 2019 will also be more expansive than ever in terms of venue size, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight and in the surrounding Odaiba area to allow more people to experience the exciting new events and programs it will offer.
  • Japans first drone race approved by the FAI (Fdration Aronautique Internationale, or International Aviation Federation) will take place at the Tokyo Motor Show.
  • For further details on these and other programs at Tokyo Motor Show 2019, please visit the shows official website @ https://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/en/ .

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) will hold the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 over a period of 12 days from October 24 through November 4.

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  • The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) will hold the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 over a period of 12 days from October 24 through November 4.
  • This years show will demonstrate that the potential of the future is always expanding at the Tokyo Motor Show.
  • Various zones within the Tokyo Motor Show venue will be accessible free of charge, to encourage people who might not otherwise visit the Tokyo Motor Show to come and enjoy show-related exhibits and activities.
  • Admission to the Tokyo Motor Show is free of charge for children and students through senior high school.

Japanese-brand Automakers Celebrate their Enduring Partnerships across America

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Today, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association U.S. office (JAMA USA) released its 2019-2020 Annual Contributions Report, JAMA IN AMERICA: An Enduring Partnership .

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  • Today, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association U.S. office (JAMA USA) released its 2019-2020 Annual Contributions Report, JAMA IN AMERICA: An Enduring Partnership .
  • The report shows that Japanese-brand automakers now directly provide over 93,000 American jobs and in 2018 built nearly 3.7 million vehicles and 4.4 million engines in the U.S. Over nearly four decades, Japanese-brand automakers have cumulatively invested about $51 billion in their U.S. manufacturing facilities.
  • Today, Japanese-brand automakers build one-third of all vehicles produced in the U.S., said Manny Manriquez, General Director of JAMA USA.
  • This collaboration generates more than 1.6 million American jobs throughout the value chain a footprint that touches every state in the country.

New Study Shows Japanese-brand Automakers Generate 1.52 Million Jobs in U.S. as Part of Decades-long Commitment

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Friday, February 15, 2019

A new employment study prepared for the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Associations U.S. office (JAMA USA) by Rutgers University Economics Professor Thomas J. Prusa, PhD, shows Japanese-brand automakers generate 1.52 million jobs throughout the U.S.

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  • A new employment study prepared for the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Associations U.S. office (JAMA USA) by Rutgers University Economics Professor Thomas J. Prusa, PhD, shows Japanese-brand automakers generate 1.52 million jobs throughout the U.S.
  • The study, entitled The Contribution of the Japanese-Brand Automakers to the United States Economy, provides a comprehensive look at the robust, longstanding investments by Japanese-brand automakers in the U.S. economy and U.S. workforce.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190215005510/en/
    Notably, this latest report shows continued growth in direct, dealer network, intermediate and spin-off employment nationwide.
  • The new data reinforces a decades-long story of strong growth and sustained investment across the United States by Japanese-brand automakers, says Dr. Prusa.