Kioxia to deploy 7.5 MW solar power from flash memory factory rooftops in Japan
Feb 04, 2023 20:46 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
The Kioxia Group is installing an additional 3.9 MW of rooftop solar systems at its Yokkaichi factory to raise the total to 7.5 MW of PV systems that generate some 7,600 MWh of clean electricity per year at its...
Feb 02, 2023 23:39 pm UTC| Business Economy Life Nature
American Airlines Cargo has started replacing its current plastic products with the biodegradable BioNatur brand to reduce its long-term plastic waste in landfills by over130,000 lbs. or 6.4 million water bottles. While...
China’s BYD marks debut in Japan with launch of ATTO 3 EV
Feb 02, 2023 23:19 pm UTC| Economy Business Nature
Chinese automaker BYD Co.s ATTO 3 electric SUV went on sale at 20 locations in Japan to mark its debut in the country. It later opened its first dealership in Japan in Yokohama The worlds second-largest...
Japan eyes building more offshore wind power farms in exclusive economic zone
Feb 02, 2023 23:13 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
The Japanese government may enact legislation to allow offshore wind farms to be built in Japans exclusive economic zone (EEZ). After looking into the compatibility of building offshore wind farms in the EEZ with...
Japan’s taxi industry accelerating EV shift
Jan 31, 2023 23:37 pm UTC| Economy Business Nature
Japanese taxi operators are replacing their gas-powered models with electric vehicles (EVs) as the government shifts toward decarbonization. Mobility Technologies Co., the Tokyo-based operator of taxi-booking app Go,...
Coca-Cola to use new tethered caps in EU markets
Jan 31, 2023 23:30 pm UTC| Economy Business Nature
Coca-Cola will begin using a new tethered closure designed to remain intact with its PET bottle, making it less likely to be littered and more likely to be recycled. The lightweight, tethered closure was designed by...
Mercedes-Benz Korea to strengthen EV lineup
Jan 31, 2023 22:59 pm UTC| Life Nature Economy Business
Mercedes-Benz will fortify its electric vehicle lineup in South Korea to cement its leading status in the countrys imported passenger vehicle market. South Korea is Mercedes-Benzs fourth-biggest passenger car...
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