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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Nov 18, 2019
Ford bets on an electric Mustang to charge its turnaround
The Mustang Mach E electric sport utility vehicle that Ford Motor Co. unveiled in Los Angeles on Sunday is more than another car for the storied automaker.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019
Toyota to unveil ultra-compact BEV and latest Mirai hydrogen model
Toyota Motor Corp. will showcase its ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) and second-generation Mirai concept fuel cell electric car powered by hydrogen, among other creations, at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, which runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 9, 2019
Renault could tap Nissan for help as it mulls bigger electric car to compete against Tesla's Model 3
Renault SA is rushing to keep up with rivals to tap growing demand for electric cars in Europe with new models — possibly with the help of Nissan Motor Co.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 12, 2019
Chinese auto firms out in force at Frankfurt car show, led by battery makers
Chinese suppliers and manufacturers have stepped up their presence at the Frankfurt auto show, capitalizing on their strong position in electric technologies being forced on European carmakers by regulators seeking to curb pollution.
WORLD
Aug 11, 2019
Tesla electric car catches fire after hitting tow truck in Moscow
A Tesla electric car caught fire after crashing into a tow truck on a Moscow expressway late Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 6, 2019
Betting on the future of mobility, Toyota pours billions into variety of deals and partnerships
Everywhere you turn in the transportation industry these days, Toyota Motor Corp. already seems to be there.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 30, 2019
Ferrari accelerates its move into hybrid cars with launch of new SF90 Stradale
Ferrari presented a luxury car with a difference on Wednesday — a hybrid model that can cruise silently through city streets on electric power as well as hitting a top speed of 340 kph.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 14, 2019
As the world hands out subsidies, U.S. states start hitting drivers of electric cars with higher fees
The rest of the world is handing out subsidies and incentives to speed up adoption of electric cars. But in nearly half of U.S. states, driving a battery-powered car requires paying additional fees.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 14, 2019
Nissan considers buying stake in Chinese electric carmaker
Nissan Motor Co. is looking to invest in a Chinese electric car startup to provide it with a greater footprint in the world's biggest market for new-energy vehicles, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2019
Video of parked Model S spontaneously exploding adds to Tesla woes ahead of earnings results
Video of a parked Tesla Model S exploding and a Wall Street downgrade of the electric carmaker's stock pushed shares down 4 percent Monday, just as it prepared to issue results for a troubled first quarter.
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 22, 2019
Singapore talking with more electric car companies after Dyson, but Tesla apparently not among them
Following Dyson Ltd.'s plans late last year to manufacture its first electric car in Singapore, the city-state is now in talks with other makers of green vehicles to set up shop on the island.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 15, 2019
Elon Musk tweets another Tesla forecast in midst of talks with SEC
Elon Musk, already in hot water over his Twitter use, posted another Tesla Inc. production forecast reminiscent of the one that landed him before a federal judge earlier this month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 15, 2019
VW to take on Tesla X in China from 2021 with electric SUV
Volkswagen plans to build a fully electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) for China from 2021, taking on the Chinese market leader Tesla's Model X as the German carmaker ramps up production of zero emissions vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 4, 2019
Fastest electric car chargers wait for batteries to catch up
The viability of electric vehicles depends in part on one manufacturing plant in eastern Australia, where gleaming white cabinets the size of large refrigerators are loaded on shipping crates. They're among the most advanced car chargers available, promising to deliver a full tank of juice in minutes....
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 23, 2019
British billionaire James Dyson to move vacuum giant HQ to Singapore, but firm denies Brexit is a factor
James Dyson, the billionaire Brexit supporter who revolutionised vacuum cleaners with his bagless technology, is moving his corporate office and tax registration to Singapore from Britain to be closer to his fastest growing markets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 16, 2019
VW and Ford team up on trucks, with joint deals on EVs and self-driving cars likely to follow
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday they will join forces on commercial vans and pickups and are exploring joint development of electric and self-driving technology in moves meant to save the automakers billions of dollars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2019
With strong China focus, VW spearheads $300 billion global drive to make all cars electric
Global automakers are planning a $300 billion surge in spending on electric vehicle technology over the next five to 10 years, with nearly half of the money targeted at China, accelerating the industry's transition away from fossil fuels and shifting power to Asian suppliers of batteries and EV technology....
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2019
VW and Ford to reveal deeper alliance next week in tech quest amid trade frictions, sources say
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co. will unveil a deeper alliance next week that goes beyond cooperating in commercial vehicles in a move meant to save the automakers billions of dollars as they develop new technologies, two people familiar with the plan said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Jan 8, 2019
In Japan, China and U.S., scientists work feverishly for a breakthrough on powerful batteries for EVs
To deliver an electric vehicle that's cheaper, safer and capable of traveling over 800 km on a single charge, the auto industry needs a breakthrough in battery technology.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2018
When electric vehicles' day comes, it will be suddenly
Californians will soon be presented with compelling, cost-competitive electric vehicles of many different types. Those factors will probably drive sales up significantly.
The unstoppable rise of konbini tourism
Guests typically follow Ryo Ito’s lead as he weaves through the narrow, colorful aisles of convenience stores.
More Japanese universities pushing toward teaching in English
Waseda University in Tokyo
A narrow Pacific waterway at heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy
Philippine and Australian troops fire an M777 howitzer during live fire exercises as part of joint military drills in Laur, Nueva Ecija, the Philippines, in August.
Trump would make U.S. Supreme Court history by attending tariffs case
There is no record in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 235-year history of a sitting president ever attending arguments, according to Clare Cushman, director of publications and resident historian at the Supreme Court Historical Society.
Dodgers clinch back-to-back World Series titles as Blue Jays downed in thriller
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and teammates celebrate after winning the World Series against the Blue Jays. Yamamoto was named MVP for the series.
How airlines are refining their in-flight food in Japan's tourism boom
All Nippon Airways' gourmet program, The Connoisseurs, showcases the Japanese concept of "shun" (peak season for ingredients), giving passengers a preview of the refined cuisine that awaits them in Japan.
The unstoppable rise of konbini tourism
Guests typically follow Ryo Ito’s lead as he weaves through the narrow, colorful aisles of convenience stores.
Anime isn’t competing with Hollywood — it’s beating it
After its July release, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle,” an animated feature adapted directly from a TV arc, became the highest-grossing Japanese film ever.
Oasis returns to Japan after 16 years — and fans can still sing every word
Liam Gallagher commanded the stage with effortless charisma during Oasis' Tokyo Dome set on Saturday.
At Japan Mobility Show, BYD gears up to conquer Japan's EV market
BYD Auto Japan President Atsuki Tofukuji unveils the Racco at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on Wednesday.

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