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BATTERIES

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2022
EV charger-makers look to scale up in rush for share of growing home market
The current scramble is likely to feed further dealmaking in the sector as tens of millions of units are installed globally over the next decade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2022
Chinese lithium giant pulls EVs deeper into forced labor glare
Ganfeng Lithium, China's top producer of the material, is partnering with a state-backed entity to accelerate exploration for lithium, nickel and other critical metal assets in Xinjiang.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 14, 2022
Panasonic to build EV battery plant for Tesla in Kansas
The plant, to be built in De Soto, Kansas, is central to Panasonic's effort to ramp up production for electric vehicles as it pushes for gains in battery power and performance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 13, 2022
Canada pitches itself to Japan as key part of green supply chain
Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's minister of innovation, science and industry, says his country's EV battery ecosystem can help decarbonization efforts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 4, 2022
Japanese automakers in high gear to boost EV sales
But with no clear outlook on how much the Japanese market will expand after falling far behind the U.S., European and Chinese markets, they are struggling to find a path to success.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 21, 2022
Red flags for forced labor found in China’s car battery supply chain
The previously unreported connection between critical minerals and forced labor in Xinjiang could prove trouble for industries like the global auto sector, which relies heavily on China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 5, 2022
Lithium price jumps fivefold as demand surges for use in EV batteries
The price of lithium, a rare metal used in the manufacturing of rechargeable batteries, has increased fivefold since April last year as demand from automakers surged.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 2, 2022
Supply snags threaten EV revolution, top Toyota scientist says
Manufacturers are running low on supplies of lithium, nickel and other key battery inputs, with trade frictions and the war in Ukraine exacerbating issues and forcing prices higher.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 12, 2022
Subaru to spend ¥250 billion on battery capacity
The firm also plans to add an EV production line to its main factory in Gunma Prefecture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 2, 2022
Japan considers programs to develop talent in semiconductor and battery tech
The program's aim is to to secure human resources for industries becoming increasingly important in an era of digitalization and decarbonization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 13, 2022
Honda CEO bets ¥5 trillion to reach goal of going fully electric
The carmaker aims to introduce 30 EV models by 2030 with a production volume of more than 2 million vehicles a year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 12, 2022
Honda to spend ¥8 trillion on research and development amid EV push
The carmaker plans to invest in research and development over the next 10 years as it aims to roll out more than 30 electric vehicle models globally by 2030.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 8, 2022
Nissan bets on in-house technologies for next-generation battery
While still new and relatively unproven, solid-state battery cells are often considered crucial to unlocking the future potential of EVs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 6, 2022
GM and Honda announce tie-up to develop affordable electric vehicles
The move will dramatically deepen an existing partnership that already spans gas-powered models, batteries and self-driving technology.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 25, 2022
E-scooters fall head over wheels for battery swapping
Swappable batteries have been a hit for e-scooters and e-bikes, making it easier and cheaper for rental companies to keep the small vehicles available on city streets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 15, 2022
Panasonic scouting U.S. sites for new battery factory by 2024
The plant would supply Tesla Inc. and potentially other electric-vehicle manufacturers with next-generation lithium-ion batteries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 11, 2022
Panasonic readies new battery that Tesla sees as key to $25,000 EVs
Over the past year and a half, Panasonic has been working to develop a bigger '4680” battery it intends to sell to the American electric carmaker.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 8, 2022
Ukraine invasion sets back Elon Musk's dream for cheaper EVs, for now
Rising prices of nickel, lithium and other materials threaten to slow and even temporarily reverse the long-term trend of falling costs of batteries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 4, 2022
Panasonic plans U.S. battery plant to supply Tesla, NHK reports
The Japanese electronics conglomerate is looking at sites in Oklahoma and Kansas to build the plant, the public broadcaster reported, citing an unidentified source.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 28, 2022
Toyota gears up its first BEV with safer and longer-lasting battery
Battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, typically take hours to charge, using quick-charging methods that often cause the battery's cells to heat up, leading to degradation.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has reiterated the government's readiness to take an appropriate action as the yen continues to slide against the U.S. dollar.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
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Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
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By Alex K.T. Martin

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