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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oup generated 21% of its sales in the USA (22% in 2022), 19% in Germany (18% in 2022) and 11% in China (12% in 2022). Other than these countries, there were no countries in which more than 10% of sales were achieved. Continental's business strategy for carbon neutrality: Starting in 2020, all the electricity that Continental uses is  generated with renewable energy. By 2040, all Continental production processes will be carbon-neutral. By 2050 ...

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hi Astemo)’s inverters used in electric vehicles (EVs). Rohm’s 4th generation SiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) offer improved short-circuit withstand time and the industry’s lowest ON resistance. The SiC MOSFETs can extend the cruising range of EVs by improving electricity consumption by 6% compared with silicon-based insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) (as calculated by the WLTC fuel efficiency test) ...

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mmenced the supply of forgings utilizing Green Steel, manufactured, and supplied by Saarloha Advanced Materials Private Limited (Saarloha), Part of the Kalyani Group. The Green steel under the brand “Kalyani FeRRESTA and Kalyani FeRRESTA PLUS” is manufactured in an Electric Arc Furnace using electricity from 100% of renewable energy sources and more than 70% recycled scrap material with zero GHG footprints. The customers purchasing the FeR...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/12

mmenced the supply of forgings utilizing Green Steel, manufactured, and supplied by Saarloha Advanced Materials Private Limited (Saarloha), Part of the Kalyani Group. The Green steel under the brand “Kalyani FeRRESTA and Kalyani FeRRESTA PLUS” is manufactured in an Electric Arc Furnace using electricity from 100% of renewable energy sources and more than 70% recycled scrap material with zero GHG footprints. The customers purchasing the FeR...

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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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 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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to logistics solution providers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 2, 2022) Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industries) announced the development of a new compact and lightweight unit that integrates an onboard charger and DC/DC converter. This product is the first ESU (Electricity Supply Unit) adopted by Toyota for use in electric vehicles (EVs), and will be installed in Toyota's bZ4X as the core unit that handles th...

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o digitize a craftsman's skill such as motions and the degree of input power and reproduce them. The company plans to automate about 30% of the sewing process by 2030. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 4, 2024) 12 plants in Japan now 100% powered by renewable energy-derived electricity  The Company announced that the introduction ratio of electric power generated from renewable energy resources reached 100% at its 12 pla...

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of 2026. Prior to that development of interior parts, Toyoda Gosei is currently developing an “automotive front-end module” that replaces the material of front exterior frame parts with a resin and incorporates wire harnesses. Toyoda Gosei aims to expand its sales by reducing weight to improve electricity consumption for electric vehicles, and by delivering modularized products to automakers to support the innovation of production processes ...

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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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drying processes which were previously conducted separately, in a die using a single injection molding machine. The newly technology for small components is developed first in Japan according to the company. It eliminates the coating and drying processes that generate large amount of CO2, reducing electricity consumption. Additionally, all process can be performed with a single injection molding machine, contributing to factory space saving thro...

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EI and SWS to set up automotive wiring harness JV in Russia European Commission sanctions Japanese wire harness suppliers for price-fixing Sumitomo Electric Industries opens technical service center to support local production of cutting tools Sumitomo Electric develops automotive battery to supply electricity for both vehicles and home appliances 3M to convert Sumitomo 3M into wholly-owned subsidiary Sumitomo Electric Industries revises busine...

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conventional methods, contactless detection of changes in pulse rate and blood pressure can be measured by analyzing real-time data. This will enable appropriate driving assistance based on the driver's physical condition. World’s first AI-based automatic plastic sorting machine utilizing static electricity-Mitsubishi Electric announced the world’s first development of a static-electricity-based sorting technology to separate different plast...

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ication. Motors: Develop a proprietary process to manufacture motor cores for highly efficient motors. Inverters: Commercialize a press-plate spring for cooling power modules that make use of conventional technology on springs. Electrification: Developing springs that are efficient in transmitting electricity and heat, and developing springs that isolate vibrations Wire springs and disc springs: Develop a system for conducting analysis, in order...

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ed a solar power generation system with an output of 2.5 megawatts on the roof and other areas of the Hanazono Plant. In the verification testing to be started in 2025, JTEKT will introduce an in-house developed energy control system to efficiently utilize unstable solar power generation by storing electricity generated by solar power and electrolyzing water to store it in the form of hydrogen. It will also develop a hydrogen burner used for the ...

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everage M2030’s extensive expertise in CO2 reduction and unique software to encourage its direct material suppliers to increase their emissions reduction efforts. M2030 will work directly with the Company’s supply base to gather energy usage data related to the manufacturing of products such as electricity, natural gas and more, which will then be fed into an interactive dashboard where emissions and energy reduction efforts can be tracked. B...

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odule using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, contributing to SDGs and CO₂ neutrality. High power output characteristics in the medium to high temperature range with a conversion efficiency of 5% at 500°C, which can lead to improved fuel efficiency by converting waste heat into electricity. In addition, the content of toxic substances is low, and the use rate of rare metals is 0-25% (compared to BiTe-based modules). A static...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/01/28

y-Somer Americas, located in nearby Lexington, Tennessee. (From Kentucky Department of Economic Development release on June 15, 2018) Nidec Industrial Solutions announced that it presented the innovative Ultra Fast Charger (UFC). The new Ultra Fast Charger, which works as a “buffer” between the electricity grid and the recharging tower, incorporates 160 kWh of installed batteries with advanced power controls. It is the prototype of a new gene...

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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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