Category: JCN Newswire

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb 19, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), today announced the successful completion of the Power Station 5 Block 4 gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant at Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba). This plant is powered by Mitsubishi Power’s state-of-the-art, hydrogen-ready M701JAC gas turbine and steam turbine.The high-efficiency power plant was developed by a Mitsubishi Power consortium with SEPCOIII to expand Alba’s captive power generation capacity in line with its growth and sustainability objectives, and to help accelerate the sustainable economic development of Bahrain.With a combined cycle output of 680.9 MW, the Mitsubishi Power M701JAC gas turbine represents the first deployment of this advanced JAC technology in a Middle Eastern aluminium smelter, contributing to Alba’s decarbonization goals while ensuring energy security for its operations.Mitsubishi Power was able to complete the contract…

TOKYO, Feb 19, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today made its first global release of specifications for Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module and Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator at H2 & FC EXPO – the 23rd Int’l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo – which started today at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.Mass production of the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module is scheduled to begin in 2027 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2028), with mass production of the Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator scheduled to begin in 2026. Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell ModuleThe Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module unveiled today is being independently developed by Honda as a successor to the current model Honda jointly developed with General Motors (GM).In addition to achieving a rated output of 150 kW, the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module will feature half of the production cost and more than double the durability compared to the current model. Moreover, the module was downsized by increasing the vo…

TOKYO, Feb 19, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Orchestrating Future Fund(1), an ecosystem-based corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, has invested in Aetion, Inc.(2), a U.S.-based provider of healthcare platforms. In addition, NEC and Aetion have started discussions for collaboration in the Real World Data (RWD)(3) / Real World Evidence (RWE)(4) business in drug development.In recent years, the medical field has witnessed a growing demand for the utilization of RWD/RWE to evaluate the safety and efficacy of drug development and to enhance the efficiency of the development and approval processes. However, several challenges persist in leveraging RWD/RWE, including data collection, standardization of data quality and analytical methods, and regulatory compliance.Aetion is a global leader in RWE platforms. The Aetion Evidence Platform® (AEP) is utilized by numerous organizations worldwide, including pharmaceutical companies, regulatory authorities, insurers, and healthcare institutions. AEP enables…

TOKYO, Feb 18, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today initiated operations for CO2NNEX®, the city gas industry’s first digital platform to enhance visibility in carbon dioxide (CO2) trading and facilitate the transfer and management of Clean Gas Certificates, which certify the environmental value of e-methane,(1) allowing for use of the system during Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (the Expo).(2)The CO2NNEX platform will be used during the Expo to support Osaka Gas’ e-methane production and utilization demonstration(3) by accumulating data and providing visibility on the amount of e-methane biogas produced, as well as its raw materials (CO2 and H2), and CO2 emissions throughout the life cycle. It will also be utilized to manage utilization of the clean gas certificates generated by the demonstration. The clean gas certificates for the e-methane and biogas produced by Toho Gas Co., Ltd., Nihon Gas Co., Ltd., and Hokuriku Gas Co…

TOKYO, Feb 17, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will continue its mission to make ever-better motorsports-bred cars and put smiles on the faces of fans across the globe by competing with two GR010 HYBRID race cars in the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, starting on Friday 28 February in Qatar.A crew of World Champion drivers will use their skill and close cooperation with engineers, mechanics and team partners to drive the team forward following TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s goal of developing people and technology through motorsports.Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries will compete together for a second year in the #7 GR010 HYBRID, while Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa join forces for the fourth time, aiming for their third drivers’ title together.Eight races on four continents – including the 93rd Le Mans 24 Hours in June – feature eight manufacturers contesting the 18-strong Hypercar class, including Alpine, newcomers Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Ferr…

TOKYO, Feb 17, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Red Bull are proud to support “Red Bull Showrun x Powered by Honda,” a special event featuring an F1 machine showrun (demo run) organized by the International TOP Motorsports Experience Executive Committee [ITOM]. On April 2 (Wed), Honda and Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 machines will run through Tokyo. Red Bull Showrun featuring F1 machine is being held for the first time in six years. The first took place in 2019— when Red Bull Racing started to compete in the FIA*1 Formula One World ChampionshipTM (F1) with Honda’s power unit—on the iconic “Icho Namiki” at Meiji Jingu Gaien.Since then, the collaboration between Honda and Red Bull Racing achieved over 63 victories together in F1, secured the Drivers’ Championship four times (Max Verstappen), and claimed the Constructors’ Championship twice and demonstrated astonishing speed and dominance on the world stage.The Honda and Red Bull Racing partnership is set to conclude at the end of…

TOKYO, Feb 17, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta delivered a thrilling finish and another maximum score for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team as they achieved a one-two result on a spectacular Rally Sweden.The FIA World Rally Championship’s only pure winter event on snow and ice was one of the most exciting for many years. Evans and co-driver Scott Martin did an excellent job to lead after opening the road on Friday, heading a tight five-way battle for victory covered by less than 10 seconds. After a high-paced battle through Saturday, Evans would enter Sunday’s final leg leading Katsuta by just three seconds and with only a further 3.3s back to third-placed Thierry Neuville.Katsuta and his co-driver Aaron Johnston drove a superb rally in contention for a first WRC victory, and were quickest out of the traps on the final morning to win the first pass of the 29.35-kilometre Västervik and take the lead from Evans and Martin by 4.5s. Evans responded emphatically on the…

TOKYO, Feb 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) and Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Mazda Thailand) held a press conference today in Bangkok, Thailand, and announced their plan to strengthen Auto Alliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Mazda’s manufacturing base in Thailand, through investing 5 billion Thai baht and developing it as a manufacturing hub for new compact SUVs with an annual production capacity of 100,000 units by leveraging the strengths of the local supply chain that the company has cultivated in Thailand to date. This will reinforce the plant’s role as an export base focused on Japan and the ASEAN market which is expected to grow steadily, as well as strengthen sales in the Thai market where Mazda has been present for the past 70 years.From 2025 to 2027, they plan to introduce a total of five models: two battery EVs, one plug-in hybrid and two hybrids. In Thailand, where the transition to electrification is progressing, Mazda will expand its electrified produc…

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has developed a new fuel cell (FC) system, its third-generation fuel cell system (3rd Gen FC System), as part of its continued efforts toward the realization of a hydrogen society.The all-new 3rd Gen FC System is designed to meet the particular needs of the commercial sector with the same durability as conventional diesel-powered engines. Additionally, the new system features significant improvements in performance, including fuel efficiency and a significant reduction in costs compared to the prior version. In addition to passenger vehicles, the 3rd Gen FC System will be expanded for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and is planned for introduction in markets mainly in Japan, Europe, North America, and China after 2026 at the earliest.The 3rd Gen FC System will be unveiled for the first time on Wednesday, February 19 at the H2 & FC EXPO (International Hydrogen & Fuel Ce…

TOKYO, Feb 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Oita University and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Eisai) announced today the development of a machine learning model to predict amyloid beta(1)(Aβ) accumulation in the brain, combining background data such as age, gender, smoking history and medical history, as well as general blood test and MMSE(2) items. This model is expected to enable primary care physicians to predict the accumulation of brain Aβ, which is an important pathological factor of Alzheimer’s disease(3) (AD), during routine medical examinations and to facilitate simple early screening for AD.The details of this model were published in the online edition of the peer-reviewed medical journal Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy on January 21, 2025.Currently, although brain Aβ accumulation can be detected by positron emission tomography(4) (amyloid PET) and cerebrospinal fluid testing(5) (CSF testing), the high cost and invasiveness of these tests are recognized as issues. Therefore, in recent years,numer…

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”), and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (“Mitsubishi Motors”) today agreed to terminate their MOU regarding the consideration of the structure for a tripartite collaboration, in light of the termination of the MOU signed on December 23 last year regarding the consideration of a business integration between Nissan and Honda.Going forward, the three companies will collaborate within the framework of a strategic partnership aimed at the era of intelligence and electrified vehicles. This framework was established with the MOU signed on August 1 last year, striving to create new value and maximize the corporate value of each company. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – ANA InterContinental Tokyo unveils its transformational 15-month renovation. Redesigned for today’s modern luxury traveller, the hotel presents 801 revitalised rooms alongside new dining and social concepts. This marks the beginning of the next chapter in the property’s over 35-year legacy, further cementing InterContinental’s reputation as a leader of approachable luxury hospitality, ensuring that guests can continue to explore the world while feeling right at home.Club InterContinental Mizu SuiteCascade CafeANA InterContinental Tokyo’s redesigned rooms seamlessly harmonise Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary elegance, ensuring every guest experiences rest and relaxation. Motifs highlight the concept of ‘origami’ to embody the essence of ‘unfolding Tokyo’ as guests do when discovering their destination.Dining and social spaces have been designed to create environments where both guests and locals can satisfy their desire for knowledge and cultural…

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received top honors in the split system air-conditioner(Note) category of Australia’s ProductReview Awards 2025 for its Avanti® and Bronte® series of residential air-conditioners marketed locally by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHIAA). The awards are determined based on consumer product reviews on the “ProductReview.com.au” website. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Bronte® Series has been recognized in this category, and the fourth time for the Avanti® Series.The annual ProductReview Awards are given based on brand ratings and overall evaluations factoring in consumer reviews, the total number of reviews during the previous 12 months, and retail availability during the same period. For each category, ProductReview performs qualitative analyses and metric comparisons to gauge the …

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda today presented the world premiere of refreshed models of seven of its large-size outboard motors, BF250, BF225, BF200, BF150, BF140, BF135 and BF115, at the Miami International Boat Show 2025, now underway (Feb. 12-16, 2025) in Miami, Florida, U.S.A. These new models are scheduled to go on sale sequentially in Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia regions starting from mid-2025.All seven models unveiled today feature a completely new styling design from the current models. The new designs express a sense of luxury and high quality by reflecting the “Noble Motion Form” design concept of the BF350, the flagship model of Honda marine outboards that went on sale in February 2024.In terms of functionality, these refreshed models are equipped with enhanced support features for boat operation, including the addition of the all-new flash mount electronic remote-control system (DBW) and the 7-inch large-size multifunction display. The ergonomic design of…

RABAT, Kingdom of Morocco, Feb 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), announced today that it has won a major order in Morocco to supply two M701JAC gas turbines and auxiliary equipment for the Al Wahda Open Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant owned and operated by The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE).The Al Wahda Power Plant, located near Al Wahda Dam in the Province of Ouazzane in the north of Morocco, will play a crucial role in stabilizing the Moroccan national grid. This peaker power plant will integrate with the country’s growing renewable energy resources, providing rapid response to grid fluctuations and ensuring continuous, reliable power supply. Once operational, the plant’s two gas turbines will generate a combined 990 MW, representing nearly 7% of Morocco’s national grid capacity.The agreement was signed in Rabat at ONEE’s Headquarters, in the presence of ONEE CEO Mr. Tarik Hamane and a s…

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu today announced the launch of the Fujitsu Cloud Service Generative AI Platform. The new service, which combines data confidentiality with the ease of use of the cloud, will be made available in Japan during fiscal year 2025, with a global rollout planned for the future. Fujitsu will begin accepting applications for a trial of this service in Japan starting February 13, 2025.Generative AI offers significant productivity gains across various business functions from brainstorming and meeting minute generation to automated code creation. However, its adoption in sectors handling sensitive data has been limited due to concerns about data leakage, unintended AI learning, and compliance with internal regulations. Fujitsu’s new platform directly addresses these challenges.To ensure data security and compliance, the service combines Fsas Technologies Inc.’s Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY, Supermicro’s GPU servers, and Fujitsu’s Takane large language mod…

Chigasaki, Japan, Feb 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – ULVAC, Inc. (HQ: Chigasaki, Kanagawa) is pleased to announce the EWK-030, a state-of-the-art roll-to-roll deposition system designed for lithium coating applications, scheduled for launch in May 2025. Ahead of its release, ULVAC will showcase a panel display highlighting the features and applications of this innovative system at Battery Japan (Int’l Rechargeable Battery Expo)1, to be held from February 19 to 21, 2025.In recent years, next-generation batteries have been widely developed to support the global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). In 2022, ULVAC was selected for the Green Innovation Fund Projects / Next-Generation Storage Battery and Motor Development (JPNP21026) by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) for the development of Lithium Metal Anode Production Technology.2 This product is one of the outcomes of that project and is expected to be utilized in a wide range of fields, including the developm…

TOKYO, Feb 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed delivery of the 24th and final trainset of the 7000-Series Automated Guideway Transit (AGT)(Note1) system to Hiroshima Rapid Transit Co., Ltd. The 24th trainset has started commercial operation on the company’s Astram Line since February 4, playing a key role in regional public transportation in Hiroshima, an international city of peace.The 7000-Series AGT systems for the Astram Line were ordered in 2020 as a successor to the rolling stock manufactured by other companies that have been in operation since the opening of the line in 1994.(Note2) MHI has now delivered a total of 24 trainsets (144 cars). With this final delivery, all vehicles operating on the line will be of MHI manufacture.The 7000-Series AGT has an aluminum structure that makes it lightweight, highly durable, and recyclable, and has been designed with free space and other features to enhance passenger convenience. The 7000-Series is th…

Kawasaki and Yokohama, JAPAN, Feb 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and Yokohama National University today announced the achievement of the world’s first real-time prediction of multiple typhoon-associated tornadoes using advanced supercomputing technology, significantly improving disaster preparedness.The new technology utilizes optimized large-scale parallel processing coupled with the enhanced Cloud Resolving Storm Simulator (CReSS), a weather simulator developed by Professor Kazuhisa Tsuboki on Fujitsu’s Fugaku supercomputer. This allows for a single, high-resolution simulations encompassing both large-scale typhoons and smaller-scale tornadoes, resulting in accurate, real-time predictions.Previously, during simulations of Typhoon No. 10’s tornadoes, which hit Japan’s Kyushu area in August 2024, it took more than 11 hours to predict whether or not tornadoes would occur, making the predictions not practicably applicable. This technology was able to drastically reduce prediction …

TOKYO, Feb 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a solution that enables the modernization of tasks, including planning, design and construction work, when telecommunications carriers install network infrastructure such as base stations. The introduction of this solution makes it possible to reduce the time required to build mobile infrastructure, from RAN to core, by approximately 60% compared to conventional methods.In order to accommodate the spread of 5G network virtualization technology (v-RAN, O-RAN, NFV), network infrastructure construction requires modernization to new processes based on cloud-native technology. It is expected that synergies between virtualization and modernization will further improve the level of automation in network infrastructure construction work. This solution responds to such needs, and improves the efficiency, quality and productivity of the virtualized mobile infrastructure construction process.Solution features:1. Provi…