Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in June 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in June 2023 totaled 16,549 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 33% and 796% (YoY) in order.

14 Years of R&D Growth of Japanese Companies - Toyota Tops with 1.24 Trillion Yen

R&D spending has risen continuously for 14 years, with Toyota leading at 1.24 trillion yen. A study of 154 companies revealed a 6.8% increase in fiscal 2023 compared to the previou…

Car Production in July 2023 totaled 149,709 units

The July production reached at 149,709 units, increased 4.72% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,071,221 units, rising 0.66%.

AION Ships the First Batch of AION Y Plus EVs to Thailand, Bringing New E-mobility Experiences to Local Customers

GAC AION ("AION" or "the Company"), an emerging new energy vehicle manufacturer under Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), announced that a total of 100 AION Y Plus electric vehicles …

AI ushers in a new era for Japan Airlines: Predicting Engine Blade Failures

Japan Airlines (JAL) has embarked to develop inspection tools utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and image recognition technology to examine turbine blades. Successful implemen…

SCGC Partners with Braskem to Establish Joint Venture for a Green Ethylene Production in Thailand

SCGC Advances in Green Business through Joint Venture Establishment with Braskem for a Green Ethylene Production in Thailand for Commercialization in Asia and Global Market.

CATL Launches Superfast Charging Battery Shenxing, Opens Up Era of EV Superfast Charging

CATL launched Shenxing, the world's first 4C superfast charging LFP battery, capable of delivering 400 km of driving range with a 10-minute charge as well as a range of over 700 km…

Chonburi and Samut Prakan: Champions for the largest number of new factories in June 2023

New factories were licensed in June 2023, totaled 127 factories. Chonburi and Samut Prakan were the province where 13 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capita…

Driving the Shift from Automobile to Mobility: Full Automation with Driving Assistance

The shift from Automobile to Mobility is being driven by ever-increasing in-vehicle driver assistance systems. While the fully automated driving system will be deployed in public v…

Toshiba Develops Ultra-Compact Sensor Enables Real-Time Mixed Gas Concentration Measurement

In a significant advancement, Toshiba has unveiled a cutting-edge technology that revolutionizes the way we measure mixed gas concentrations. This innovation offers immediate, real…

Newly Registered Electric Vehicles (xEV) in May 2023

The new registration for Electric Vehicles (xEV) in May 2023 totaled 14,739 units. High growth figures were HEV and BEV rose 49% and 837% (YoY) in order.

Japanese Machine Tools Orders in June 2023 continued to shrink by 21%

JMTBA reported the total value of machine tool orders in June 2023 was 122.03 billion yen ($860 million), representing a 21.1% decrease and marking the sixth consecutive month of y…

Japan Uses AI to Reproduce Voice from Brain Waves

The Tokyo Institute of Technology uses AI to reproduce voice from brain waves, supporting patients with intractable diseases such as hearing loss and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …

Nissan global EV sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announces today that its global sales of electric vehicles have surpassed the 1 million unit milestone.

Generative AI Faces Escalating Regulatory Tighten

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is being seen as a potential risk to humanity's future, leading many countries to increase regulations for controlling Generative AI. Let's take a l…

GPSC and PTT Digital Join Forces: Signing MOU to Develop Energy Platform

GPSC signs MOU with PTT Digital to explore the development of an energy platform to produce clean energy and that will support energy trading in the future, enhancing sustainable, …

Car Production in June 2023 totaled 145,557 units

The June production reached at 145,557 units, increased 1.78% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 921,512 units, rising 5.91%.

Japan Forces Advance Remote Farming for Enhanced Agricultural Yield and Sustainability

Revolutionizing Agriculture in Japan: NTT East and NARO Collaborate on Data-Driven Remote Farming Support Project to Boost Yield and Sustainability

TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2023: Celebrating 20 Years of Customer-Centric Solutions

Congratulations to Takamatsu Machinery Thailand on organizing the TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2023 to celebrate its 20th anniversary of operations in Thailand.

China's Auto Sales Surge in H1 2023: Electric Vehicle Trends and Slowdown Challenges

China's auto sales increased 8.8% in H1 2023 due to electric vehicle purchases, but growth is slowing with the cooling economy.