Tokyo eyes flying-car landing pads atop skyscrapers

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Estate is readying for Japan’s first crewed flying-vehicle test flights in fiscal 2024, turning the rooftops of Tokyo high-rises it owns into takeoff and landing pads. The real estate developer has been picked as an operator of a Tokyo Metropolitan Government project, partnering with Japan Airlines as well as Kanematsu, a trading… Continue reading Tokyo eyes flying-car landing pads atop skyscrapers

Rising demand for automation in material handling, enhanced levels of workplace safety, improved productivity and accuracy and reduced utility cost will be the drivers of growth for Automated Guided Vehicles Market in North America: Ken Research

Rising demand for automation in material handling, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak when industries suffered from labor shortage, is expected to help the Automated Guided Vehicles market in North America grow faster. Apart from enabling automation, the use of Automated Guided Vehicles in assembly lines, factory floors, warehouses and logistics hubs has… Continue reading Rising demand for automation in material handling, enhanced levels of workplace safety, improved productivity and accuracy and reduced utility cost will be the drivers of growth for Automated Guided Vehicles Market in North America: Ken Research

Indonesia digest: GoTo’s Electrum strengthens EV business; East Ventures invests in D2C startup EvoGoTo buys EV assets, battery equipment and trademar…

In Indonesia, GoTo is strengthening its electric vehicles business through Electrum while Jakarta-based East Ventures has made a seed investment in Singapore D2C company Evo. GoTo buys EV assets from an affiliated company Energi Kreasi Bangsa, also known as Electrum — a joint venture between GoTo and Indonesia-listed energy company TBS Energi Utama — has… Continue reading Indonesia digest: GoTo’s Electrum strengthens EV business; East Ventures invests in D2C startup EvoGoTo buys EV assets, battery equipment and trademar…

Off Road Electric Vehicles Market Size & Revenue Analysis – Shanghaiist – Shanghaiist

Published By Marketreports.info Off Road Electric Vehicles market overview and analysis : Off Road Electric Vehicles market growth 2022: the report is the latest study that provides a thorough overview and includes a fine summary of all aspects related to the market. The report analyzes the growth rate and market value of the Off Road Electric… Continue reading Off Road Electric Vehicles Market Size & Revenue Analysis – Shanghaiist – Shanghaiist

@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho to Acquire Shares of Healthcare Company Good Life Design

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire 49% of the shares of Good Life Design Co., Ltd. (“Good Life Design”) from Mitsubishi Corporation. This transaction will have completed following acquiring permissions required for the transfer of shares from competition authorities both in Japan and abroad. Toyota Tsusho… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tsusho to Acquire Shares of Healthcare Company Good Life Design

VOID AT THE TOP 

Herbert Diess has been in the news for the last few days following his abrupt exit as CEO of the Volkswagen Group. Reports indicate that he was ousted by the Board in a dramatic turn of events where the CEO of Porsche, Oliver Blume, has been anointed successor. Diess has been the face of VW… Continue reading VOID AT THE TOP 

Japan’s Nikkei gives up gains as Denso outlook sours sentiment

TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei reversed its course to close slightly lower on Friday, as concerns about corporate earnings grew after Toyota supplier Denso cut its outlook, while a firmer yen also weighed on exporters. The Nikkei share average settled 0.05% lower at 27,801.64 after rising 0.7% earlier in the session. The index… Continue reading Japan’s Nikkei gives up gains as Denso outlook sours sentiment

Global Vehicle Electrification Market Report 2022-2027: Declining Prices of Batteries Around the World Presents Lucrative Growth Opportunities

DUBLIN, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Vehicle Electrification Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global vehicle electrification market reached a value of US$ 78.78 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach a value of US$ 123.01… Continue reading Global Vehicle Electrification Market Report 2022-2027: Declining Prices of Batteries Around the World Presents Lucrative Growth Opportunities

Increasing Requirement of Warehouse Automation and Advanced Technologies will be the Future Catalyst for Robotic Arms Market in Asia Pacific: Ken Research

In January 2022, KUKA and Ford Otosan in Turkey signed a new framework contract for supplying more than 700 robots for Ford’s EV and connected commercial vehicle projects in plant Kocaeli. In January 2022, Yaskawa Electric Corporation announced a decision public to acquire additional shares of Doolim-Yaskawa Co., Ltd., a Korean robotic painting and sealing… Continue reading Increasing Requirement of Warehouse Automation and Advanced Technologies will be the Future Catalyst for Robotic Arms Market in Asia Pacific: Ken Research

@niche: TOP TIME AT TIME ATTACK FOR JIMMY BROADBENT IN HIS PRAGA R1002045

Photo credit: Scott Armsworth 27th July 2022, Prague/Manchester – Praga ambassador Jimmy Broadbent completed the fastest lap in class and the fastest lap of the day in the Praga R1 at Round 5 of the Time Attack Championship at Oulton Park. Racing in the Pro Extreme Class, Jimmy started the day by completing the fastest… Continue reading @niche: TOP TIME AT TIME ATTACK FOR JIMMY BROADBENT IN HIS PRAGA R1002045