@Nissan: Nissan to invest in Kasai Kogyo 001368

May 9, 2024 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) today announced an investment agreement with Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd (Kasai Kogyo), under which Nissan will acquire newly issued Class A preferred shares of Kasai Kogyo, totaling 6 billion yen. Nissan’s acquisition of the shares is subject to approval at Kasai Kogyo’s ordinary general… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan to invest in Kasai Kogyo 001368

Approximately USD 10.8 Million Invested in New Drug Development for Malaria and NTDs in Partners Including Japanese Pharma Shionogi, Mitsubishi Tanabe, and Eisai and Europe-Based Institutions

TOKYO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund announced today a total investment of approximately JPY 1.64 billion (USD 10.8 million1) in four projects for the development of new drugs for malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).2  The GHIT Fund invests in the development of new drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics for… Continue reading Approximately USD 10.8 Million Invested in New Drug Development for Malaria and NTDs in Partners Including Japanese Pharma Shionogi, Mitsubishi Tanabe, and Eisai and Europe-Based Institutions

Volkswagen keeps developing PHEVs as EV demand ‘plateaus’

Volkswagen will continue to invest in plug-in hybrid technology over the coming years as a bridge towards pure electrification. The firm currently sells PHEV versions of the Golf, Passat and Tiguan, and boss Thomas Schäfer suggested the technology could be rolled out and improved in light of a “plateau” in demand for electric cars. Speaking at the Financial… Continue reading Volkswagen keeps developing PHEVs as EV demand ‘plateaus’

@Nissan: Nissan Z GT4 wins at Sebring001367

May 8, 2024 SEBRING, Fla. – Rounds three and four of the 2024 Pirelli GT4 America championship showcased the speed of the Nissan Z NISMO, with the four Nissan teams scoring pole positions, fast laps and the first class win for the car. On Sunday afternoon, in the second of the two weekend races, the… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Z GT4 wins at Sebring001367

@Nissan: Nissan Z NISMO GT500 scores 1-2 finish at Fuji001365

May 8, 2024 YOKOHAMA, Japan – The Nissan/NISMO team secured their first GT500 class victory of the 2024 Super GT Series season at Fuji International Speedway on May 4. The race, now a fixture of the spring holiday period, drew a crowd of 88,400 fans and was the first-ever three-hour Super GT event. The Nissan/NISMO… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Z NISMO GT500 scores 1-2 finish at Fuji001365

@Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team lands in Germany for revamped Berlin double-header001365

May 8, 2024 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Formula E Team is ready to take on the revised track layout around the popular Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit this weekend in Rounds 9 and 10 of the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Berlin will mark the first of four consecutive double-headers which will round off… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team lands in Germany for revamped Berlin double-header001365

Hydrogen Generation Market size to record USD 47.84 billion growth from 2023-2027, Reduction in fuel cell prices is one of the key market trends, Technavio

NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global hydrogen generation market size is estimated to grow by USD 47.84 billion from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio. This growth is expected to occur at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 5.58% during the forecast period. To understand more about this market – Download a FREE… Continue reading Hydrogen Generation Market size to record USD 47.84 billion growth from 2023-2027, Reduction in fuel cell prices is one of the key market trends, Technavio

Backpack Healthcare Raises $14 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Pediatric Mental Health Care

The funding positions the company to increase access to and enhance its innovative app and teletherapy services for children and adolescents struggling with mental health challenges ELKRIDGE, Md., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Backpack Healthcare (formerly Youme Healthcare), an online pediatric mental healthcare provider, announced today that it has raised a $14 million Series A funding… Continue reading Backpack Healthcare Raises $14 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Pediatric Mental Health Care

Nissan CEO: Powertrain ‘flexibility’ key as EV demand fluctuates

Nissan remains committed to its long-term electrification objectives but will work to offer a ‘flexible’ mix of powertrain technologies in response to wavering global demand for electric cars. That’s according to CEO Makoto Uchida, who opened the 2024 Financial Times Future of the Car conference with an overview of Nissan‘s global performance and evolving electrification progress. … Continue reading Nissan CEO: Powertrain ‘flexibility’ key as EV demand fluctuates