al -As part of the trend towards ESG, the Company is pursuing initiatives to support carbon neutrality. By 2048, it has set a target to achieve carbon neutrality. By 2030, it aims to reduce direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from manufacturing processes (Scope 1) and indirect GHG emissions from electricity usage (Scope 2) by 50%, as well as Scope 3 emissions by 25%. By 2038, it targets a 70% reduction in GHG emissions per production unit for ...

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and sales channels. (From a press release dated January 23, 2023) GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) announced that it has incorporated solar power equipment that includes a stationary storage battery at its Ritto Office (Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture). The generating capacity is 2.2 MW (annual electricity generation is about 2300 MW). The storage battery capacity is 35.3 KW. The company expects to reduce about 900 t of CO2 annually. (From an...

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blast furnace material. - Available in a variety of designs, such as surface treatment to reduce aerodynamic drag, thin spokes, and more. - Electric power generation wheel. The piezoelectric element converts the strain that occurs in the wheels when the vehicle is running into voltage and generates electricity. This is a cast wheel that has succeeded in achieving the same weight and rigidity as a forged wheel. The product on display is the larges...

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in the fiscal year that starts in April 2030 (FY 2030) compared to FY 2013, and achieve carbon neutrality (zero greenhouse gas emissions) in 2050. Riken has already been working toward the goals, including the installment of solar power panels at its plants in and outside Japan, and the purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 1, 2023) Riken Corporation (Riken) and Nippon P...

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tember this year in compliance with the industry-wide guideline laid out by Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association as part of measures urged by the government to avert a possible power supply problem. In addition, by adjusting the summer holiday schedule, Clarion aims at reducing consumption of electricity by about 15 percent compared with the previous year. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 17, 2011) Clarion Co., Ltd. is...

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ced that its JOULE LED module for the automobile has been accepted for fog lighting applications of a Japanese vehicle for the first time. The Osram module will be installed in the 2011 Mitsubishi RVR compact crossover vehicle. According to Mitsubishi, the LED module has met the vehicle's target of electricity consumption, and Aoki Seisakusho, which supplies a fog lamp module, has developed a fog lamp that corresponds to the compact design of the...

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 Ath site in Belgium. The installation includes 1,500 panels mounted on a 275-space carport and 2,900 panels installed on the roof of the Ath plant. The 4,400 photovoltaic panels will produce nearly 3 GWh annually. 80% of the panels’ output will be consumed locally, covering 25% of the site’s electricity needs. Its green energy will reduce the emission of 500 tons of CO2 each year. This installation also marked the milestone of 100 MWp inst...

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major customer. The Indian government is pursuing a policy to shift 30% of new passenger cars sold in India to electric vehicles (EVs) in 30 years, but demand for internal combustion engine vehicles, including hybrid vehicles (HVs), is expected to remain for the time being due to issues related to electricity supply and demand, and infrastructure. The company has two plants in India, producing approximately 1.8 million pulley dampers, which supp...

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ve to ten years. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 29, 2019) Sawafuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Sawafuji Electric), Kimura Kakouki and Gifu University announced that they have succeeded in producing high purity hydrogen from low concentration ammonia-water solutions and generating electricity in a fuel cell. They combine heat pump distillation, a plasma membrane reactor (PMR) hydrogen production system, and a hydrogen fuel cell ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

ing system by 60% compared to conventional systems. -Equipped with a cooling shower that evenly cools the entire coil with oil -Equipped with fuel cell separators that significantly reduce contact resistance -Nippon Gasket Co., Ltd. handles the crimping process for the terminals that conduct the electricity generated by the FC stack. The use of the Bi-Sb alloy overcomes the issues of Bi overlay bearings such as mechanical strength and Bi ox...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/27

ration models from four Japanese truck and bus manufacturers and other customers. TBK hopes to produce 2,000 units per month for the Japanese market alone, intending to introduce the new products globally after securing stable sales in Japan. The company will also study the possibility of using the electricity generated from the self-powered retarders for other applications. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 25, 2014) TBK an...

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been forced to suspend production temporarily due to power outage after the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11. The automotive tire plant had to halt operations again following the major aftershock on April 7 that also caused blackouts, but was able to resume production on the next day as the electricity came back. By April 11, the Miyagi Plant’s operating rate has recovered to 70 percent of the pre-disaster level. The company intends to ...

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roit Motor Show. It is a front-wheel-drive model featuring a direct injection turbocharged 1.4L TSI engine (with 150ps) with an idling stop connected to 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). The motor is positioned between the engine and DSG. Its 27ps motor also acts as a regenerative brake. It draws electricity from a 1.1 kilowatt/hour lithium ion battery housed in the floor of the trunk. Acceleration from 0-100km requires 8.6 seconds, with top sp...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/14

s in the OEM market. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 15, 2011) Following the guidelines announced by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), a number of Japanese vehicle body assemblers will adopt weekend work shifts in the coming summer period to reduce use of electricity during peak times. The Japan Auto-Body Industries Association, Inc. (JABIA) says its 25 member companies have decided by the middle of Jun...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/10/10

shift to green energy Yorozu establishes Carbon Neutrality Promotion Office Yorozu’s new plant in Gifu Prefecture to employ carbon neutrality during production Yorozu concludes agreement with municipality to acquire site for new plant in Gifu Prefecture Yorozu Corp.'s first quarter results Tight electricity supply in Japan raises concerns about impact on automotive production Parts makers expand production systems in Japan; reassessing investm...

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oneer Corporation announced on October 15 that it has developed a new system that can forecast more precisely the range of electric vehicles. By applying a function of estimating fuel consumption in the car navigation system, the new system is capable of calculating energy consumption and amount of electricity generated by the brake regenerative system based on driving data and battery capacity. By feeding such data and information into the origi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/10/02

ng element in the heater replaces the functions of the external relay box and is already prepared for use in 48-Volt power supplies. (From a press release on October 14, 2014) J. Eberspaecher GmbH & Co. KG has developed a fuel-cell APU (auxiliary power unit) that converts diesel very efficiently to electricity and thereby supplies all on-board consumer components. Whether for the air conditioning system or the refrigerator – the numerous consum...

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urchase Agreement (vPPA) with the Spanish company BRUC for the Cartago B Solar Project in Seville, Spain. The agreement, which secures long-term 34.4 MW capacity, supports Kautex’s sustainability goals, specifically in reducing Scope 2 emissions by 25% and indirectly covering most of its European electricity consumption. This project is set to generate around 90 GWh annually for 15 years, commencing in September 2025. (From a press release date...

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ion, it will establish TOC Capacitor, a fifty-fifty joint venture company in Okaya, Nagano Pref. to develop technologies and products using electric double layer capacitors.  It will be capitalized at 100 million yen.  The new company will aim to develop products utilizing technologies related to electricity storage and fast charging in about two years. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 29, 2011) Teikoku Piston Ring Co., L...

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ilities in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, for process enhancement and optimization. (From a press release dated November 20, 2024) Carbon Neutral Goal -GKN Automotive, a division of the Company, has signed a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Recurrent Energy that will cover 65% of its European electricity load and 30% of its global load. The VPPA agreement will establish The Rey I project, a new large-scale solar farm in Spain. It will facil...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/26