Tag: carbon neutrality
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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…
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TOYOTA|Toyota and BMW Strengthen Cooperation Towards a Hydrogen Society
September 5, 2024, 10:00 AM Toyota Motor Corporation and BMW Group have agreed to strengthen their cooperation towards realizing a hydrogen society and achieving carbon neutrality. Both companies will begin joint development of the third-generation fuel cell system, with BMW’s mass-produced fuel cell vehicle planned for production in 2028. They will also work on developing…
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Nissan|Signs MoU with Honda and Mitsubishi for Strategic Partnership Discussions
Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin discussions on a strategic partnership for vehicle intelligence and electrification. This partnership aims to leverage each company’s strengths to achieve carbon neutrality and a zero-accident society. With Mitsubishi Motors joining the discussions, the three companies expect to create new synergies and business…
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Honda|Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Sign MoU for Strategic Partnership Discussions
Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to discuss a strategic partnership. This partnership aims to collaborate on the intelligence and electrification of automobiles. Nissan and Honda are focusing on achieving carbon neutrality and zero traffic accidents by leveraging their environmental, electrification, and software development technologies. Mitsubishi Motors’ participation is…