Japan

Energy Storage Project

Researchers Develop Soft Co-crystalline Solid Electrolyte for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers led by a team at Temple University have developed a soft solid electrolyte—(Adpn)2LiPF6 (Adpn, adiponitrile)—that exhibits high thermal and electr…

Electric Vehicles

Honda to Launch Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Japan and North America in 2024

Japanese automaker Honda has announced its plans to launch a new fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in Japan and North America starting in 2024. Honda’s FC…

Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle

Will the New Toyota Hydrogen Car Be Available in THE US?

The automaker has unveiled its first new H2 sedan model in a decade and people are excited.This Toyota hydrogen car is expected to become available for purchase…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

IAEA Assesses Regulatory Preparedness for Fukushima Water Release

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) task force reviewing the safety of Japan's plan to discharge treated water from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi n…

Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle

Toyota Supplies Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain Kits to Us Truck Manufacturers

US Truck manufacturer Paccar and Toyota are extending their collaboration efforts to bring hydrogen-fuelled Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks on the road. These wil…

Nuclear Fuel

Monju Sodium to Be Processed in the UK

British nuclear services company Cavendish Nuclear has been awarded a contract by Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) to provide specialist capability in support …

Nuclear Reactor

France, Japan Sign Nuclear R&D Deal for Sodium-Cooled Reactors

Partnership also covers plant decommissioning and 'common values' supply chainFrench utility EDF's Penly nuclear power plant. France and Japan inten…

Energy Saving Products

Toyota Uses Kaneka’s 26.63%-Efficient Solar Cells for Electric Vehicle

Kaneka said the cells will be utilized in the roof glass of Toyota’s Prius PHEV electric car. It plans to begin full-scale delivery of in-vehicle PV produ…

Decarbonization

Mitsubishi Corporation: Launch of Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund L.P.

TOKYO, May 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce the launch of Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund L.P. (the Fund), whic…

Power Cable

Sumitomo Electric Establishes Power Cable Factory in Scotland, U.K.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce a plan to establish a power cable factory in Scotland, UK.The introduction of renewable energy and int…

Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle

Toyota’s Liquid Hydrogen GR Corolla Will Race in Fuji 24 Hours in May

In March, Toyota’s GR Corolla H2 Concept (liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla) suffered a fire during a tet run and withdrew from the opening of the ENEOS Sup…

Nuclear Reactor

Jacobs to Design Remotely-Operated Tools for ITER

Jacobs has been awarded a contract to design and engineer maintenance systems for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) fusion project.(Im…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Kansai Seeks to Extend Lifetime for Takahama Units

Kansai Electric Power has asked Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) for permission to extend the lifespan of units 3 and 4 at its Takahama nuclear po…

Geothermal Power Plant

Nippon Gases to Produce Green CO2 From Enel Geothermal Facility, Italy

Nippon Gases and Enel Green Power have signed an agreement for the utilization of CO2 from the Piancastagnaio geothermal power plant in Siena, Italy.

Offshore Wind Power

Vestas secures 238 MW order for offshore wind project in Japan

Vestas has secured a 238 MW order from Hibiki Wind Energy for the Kitakyushu-Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm Project located off the coast of Kitakyushu city, Fuk…