Tag: carbon neutrality
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Mazda | Mazda Integrated Report 2024 Issued
Value creation initiatives through the evolution of manufacturing, connections, and human development Mazda Motor Corporation has issued the “Mazda Integrated Report 2024.” This report outlines Mazda’s medium- to long-term value creation initiatives, including efforts to address social challenges from an ESG perspective, focusing on carbon neutrality and electrification. The 2024 edition emphasizes the value creation…
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | Signing of Virtual PPA with Rusutsu Wind LLC
To achieve clean energy, Honda signed the largest virtual PPA in Hokkaido with Rusutsu Wind LLC on September 27, 2024. This is Honda’s first virtual PPA in Japan, and the operation is expected to start in September 2025. Through the virtual PPA, Honda will acquire non-fossil certificates from wind power generation, while continuing to purchase…
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | Release of “Honda Report 2024”
On September 27, 2024, Honda released its integrated report “Honda Report 2024.” This report outlines Honda’s mid-to-long-term initiatives aimed at enhancing future corporate value. To commemorate its 75th anniversary, Honda also highlighted its initiatives in motorsports and environmental strategies, including the newly published roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Furthermore, Honda expanded its efforts…
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS｜Mitsubishi Motors and Zenrin Group launch Japan’s first service utilizing EV driving and charging data with map information
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, in collaboration with Zenrin and Zenrin DataCom, has launched Japan’s first service, “EV Behavior Analysis Report.” This service visualizes EV usage trends by combining driving and charging data with map information, helping municipalities and infrastructure providers in planning the development of charging infrastructure. Source: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (September 20, 2024)https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/jp/newsroom/newsrelease/2024/20240920_1.html
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Ford Explains Why It Is Investing in Renewable Energy
September 18, 2024 Liz Door, Chief Supply Officer, and Mary Wroten, Executive Director of Environmental Quality and Sustainability at Ford, have detailed why the company is investing in renewable energy. Ford aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its vehicles, operations, and supply chain by 2050. To reach this goal, Ford is prioritizing investments in renewable…
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Toyota｜Investment in Japan Hydrogen Fund, Moving Toward a Hydrogen Society
September 13, 2024 13:00 Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to invest in the “Japan Hydrogen Fund,” a fund specialized in hydrogen-related investments as part of its efforts to realize a hydrogen society. This fund aims to accelerate hydrogen projects both in Japan and abroad, and through this investment, Toyota plans to promote the widespread use…
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Toyota China｜Hydrogen Plug-in Added to Heavy Trucks, Beijing-Shanghai Corridor “Learning from the Truth”
Toyota has introduced a hydrogen plug-in to its 49-ton heavy truck, the Flying Spur, equipped with the Huafeng brand fuel cell system. In a journey over 1,200 km from Beijing to Shanghai, Toyota aims to achieve carbon neutrality. This effort promotes the green transformation and decarbonization of logistics, leveraging Toyota’s hydrogen energy technology to help…
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Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. and Mazda Motor Corporation｜Supply Plan for Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Batteries for Vehicles
September 6, 2024 Panasonic Energy and Mazda have entered into a partnership to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for vehicles. This collaboration has been recognized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry as part of the “Stable Battery Supply Plan.” Panasonic will produce the batteries at its Suminoe and Kaizuka factories starting in 2027, while…
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TOYOTA｜Development of Next-Generation BEV Batteries and Solid-State Batteries Approved by METI
September 6, 2024 Toyota’s plan for the development and production of next-generation BEV batteries (Performance Version) and solid-state batteries, scheduled for deployment in 2026, has been certified by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). The production of these batteries will be handled by Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES) and Prime Earth EV…