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Toyota Launches All-New Prius PHEV in Japan
Toyota announced today that it will commence sales of all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models, offered as the Z grade, on March 15. Developed under the Hybrid Reborn concept, the new Prius has been reborn as a high-performance version equipped with the latest plug-in hybrid system, which combines a compact, high-capacity drive battery, high-output drive…
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Yamaha Motor Contracted in Prototype Electric Motor Unit Development for IHI Power Systems
Yamaha Motor has been commissioned by IHI Power Systems to develop a prototype of an electric motor unit that will achieve the industry’s highest class output density for Z-type tugboat propulsion equipment. Since 2020, Yamaha Motor has been accepting commissions for developing prototype electric motors for automobiles and other mobility applications, but this marks the…
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Sony Announces Flagship Soundbar HT-A7000 with Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround
Sony today announced the supreme flagship soundbar HT-A7000. The soundbar lets you discover a whole new level of immersion. Surround yourself in absolute realism. The Sony HT-A7000 has 7.1.2 channels, two up-firing speakers for overhead sound, two beam tweeters and five front speakers for wider surround and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. Coupled…
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Fuel Cell Generator by Hyundai’s HTWO Brand to Power World’s First Electric Touring Car Racing Category
Hyundai Motor announced today that its dedicated world-leading hydrogen fuel cell system brand, HTWO, will make its motorsports debut, providing its fuel cell generator to the ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing) category. ETCR is the world’s first all-electric touring car race category that provides leading vehicle manufacturers a global stage to showcase electric technology in…
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Toyota hydrogen-engine-powered race vehicle to take part in Super Taikyu Series 2021
Toyota announced today that it is developing a hydrogen engine. Combustion in hydrogen engines occurs at a faster rate than in gasoline engines, resulting in a characteristic of good responsiveness. While having excellent environmental performance, hydrogen engines also have the potential to relay the fun of driving, including through sounds and vibrations. Toyota has installed…
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Hyundai Unveils All-new Minivan STARIA MPV
Hyundai Motor today officially launched its new STARIA multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) lineup via a digital world premiere, establishing a model for its future Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). STARIA’s debut furthers Hyundai Motor’s transformation as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider and embodies the company’s ‘inside-out’ design methodology that emphasizes interior spaciousness and usability. STARIA is Hyundai’s…
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NEC Face Recognition engine provides highly accurate results even when there is a mix of mask wearers and non-wearers
NEC today announced the strengthening of its face recognition technology – recognized as the world’s most accurate, with the development of a new face recognition engine that provides high-precision certification even when masks of various colors and patterns are worn. The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has had a major impact on people’s lives and economic…
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Epson Launches 4th-Generation Optical Engine for Smart Glasses
Seiko Epson today announced the development of its fourth generation of optical engines for smart glasses – VM-40. These optical engines boast the most advanced optical technology yet for Epson’s next generation of smart glasses in the Moverio series. The new optical engine boasts 1.5X greater density, 5X greater contrast, and a 1.5X wider field…
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Honda Announces Sales of its All-new CBR600RR Super Sports Bike in Japan
Honda today announced that its all-new CBR600RR Super Sports bike will go on sale Friday, September 25, 2020 through Honda Dream locations across Japan. Equipped with a high-performance, 599cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC inline four-cylinder engine, this newly-developed CBR600RR Super Sports Bike features the latest electronic control and aerodynamic technologies to realize enhanced overall performance. Honda…
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Toyota to Launch New Yaris with Fuel Efficiency of 36.0 Kilometers Per liter in Japan on February 2020
Toyota will launch its new model Yaris on February 10, 2020 in Japan. The new Yaris is the first model to adopt the TNGA platform (GA-B) for compact cars, and features a lightweight and highly rigid body with a low center of gravity. The car’s next-generation hybrid system is based around a 1.5-liter inline three-cylinder…
