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japantoday. com > category > tech > denso-aims-to-build-system-to-wirelessly-charge-moving-evs-by-fy-2029

Denso aims to build system to wirelessly charge moving EVs

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (264+ words) Denso Corp, a major auto parts maker affiliated with Toyota Motor Corp, has been developing a system to wirelessly charge moving electric vehicles, aiming to establish the technology by fiscal 2029. If realized, it is expected to boost demand for EVs,…...

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japantoday. com > category > business > nissan-to-scrap-u. s. -ev-production-plan-amid-slowing-demand

Nissan to scrap U. S. EV production plan amid slowing demand

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (202+ words) Nissan Motor Co said Friday it will scrap its plan to produce electric vehicles in the United States as demand is slowing, partly due to the end of a tax break on EV purchases in the country. The Japanese automaker…...

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japantoday. com > category > business > at-beijing-auto-show-chinese-carmakers-flaunt-new-technologies-as-global-competition-heats-up

At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1001+ words) China's top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets. Analysts say the biennial auto show in China's capital, which opened to media…...

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Chinese carmakers aim to build up presence in Europe

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (713+ words) Chinese carmakers have quickly built up their presence in the lucrative European auto market, buoyed by technological advances their competitors are trying to copy, and analysts say their next step is to begin producing locally. Largely unknown in the continent…...

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japantoday. com > category > business > honda-to-exit-south-korea-auto-market-at-year-end-due-to-sluggish-sales

Honda to exit South Korea auto market at year-end due to sluggish sales

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (201+ words) Honda Motor Co said Thursday it will exit the South Korean auto market at the end of this year due to sluggish sales, more than two decades after entering the competitive market dominated by domestic brands. Honda's automobile sales in…...

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japantoday. com > category > features > environment > iran-war%27s-global-energy-crisis-sharpens-china%E2%80%99s-advantage-in-clean-tech

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1007+ words) China is poised to benefit from the Iran war as global energy disruptions accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels and toward clean technologies and renewable power, industries that China dominates. Most of the oil and gas from the now…...

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japantoday. com > category > business > mideast-war-revs-up-electric-car-demand-in-asia

Middle East war revs up electric car demand in Asia

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (863+ words) Electric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price spikes driven by the Middle East war. Asian nations have been particularly hard hit due to a sharp fall…...

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japantoday. com > category > business > honda-to-launch-new-compact-ev-in-may-with-feel-of-engine-powered-vehicle

Honda to launch new compact EV in May with feel of engine-powered vehicle

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (702+ words) Honda Motor Co said Friday it will roll out a new compact electric vehicle in Japan in late May that creates the feel of an engine-powered vehicle with a powerful acceleration mode and simulated engine sounds. The Super-ONE car weighs…...

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japantoday. com > category > business > china%27s-car-exports-surge-as-expectations-grow-for-ev-pivot-on-iran-war-energy-shock

China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (611+ words) China's exports of passenger cars accelerated in March, an industry association said Friday, as Chinese automakers stepped up their push to grow overseas markets. The biggest Chinese automakers, including BYD and Geely Auto, have been increasing their efforts in boosting…...

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japantoday. com > category > picture-of-the-day > osaka-expo-buses-have-nowhere-to-go

Expo buses have nowhere to go

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (155+ words) Japan Today Electric buses that played an active role at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 are seen at a massive Osaka Metro parking lot on Wednesday Osaka Metro has abandoned plans to repurpose the buses after failing to resolve safety concerns It…...