Tenth Anniversary of DDPAI - Ten Years of Image Connection
Jebsen Motors Makes History By Winning Porsche China's Dealer of the Year Title For A Record Eighth Year
RoyPow Launches All Electric Truck Energy Storage System
Greenland Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Unaudited Financial Results
-30° Celsius North! Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N High-performance EV Prototype Conquers Extreme Arctic Environment
TÜV Rheinland and TUHU Car Inc. Jointly Hold China-mark Certificate Awarding Ceremony, Supporting 15 Tire Types to Enhance Consumer Experience
LG BECOMES WORLD'S FIRST AUTO COMPONENT SUPPLIER TO MEET GLOBAL STANDARD FOR FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND CYBERSECURITY
Unveiling Vision 357 as the Asia Premiere and Redefining the Modern Sporty Luxury Brand, Marking 75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars
TuanChe Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F
Invitation to Autoliv's Q1, 2023 Earnings Call
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NaaS Technology Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
BEIJING, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing electric vehicle charging service providers in China, today announced that the Company's President and Chief Financial Officer, Alex Wu, will present at the following conference: 'Electric Vehicle & Auto Tech Virtual Conference' by the Maxim Group on March 30, 2023, at 09:30 a.m. Eastern Time (09:30 p.m. Beijing Time). This conference will be live on M-Vest. To attend, please sign up to become an M-Vest member.Click Here to Reserve your seat. About NaaS Technology Inc. NaaS Technology Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing EV charging service providers in China. The Company is a subsidiary of Newlinks Technology Limited, a leading energy digitalization group in China. NaaS provides one-stop services to charging pile manufacturers and operators, OEMs, companies with their own delivery fleets as well as fleet operators, with online, offline, and non-electric services covering the whole value chain across the EV sector. As of December 31, 2022, NaaS had connected over 515,000 chargers. In 2022, charging volume transacted through Company's network reached 2,753 GWh and gross transaction value reached RMB2,701 million, representing an increase of 123% and 126% compared with 2021, respectively. On June 13, 2022, the American depositary shares of the Company started trading on Nasdaq under the stock code NAAS. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Investor RelationsNaaS Technology Inc.E-mail: ir@enaas.com Media inquiries:E-mail: pr@enaas.com
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Porsche Korea opens ‘Porsche Service Centre Songpa’ in Seoul
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced that it has opened ‘Porsche Service Centre Songpa.’ The centre will be operated by Seyoung Mobility Co., Ltd. (CEO Peter In-woo Chang), an authorized Porsche Korea dealer partner. With a total floor area of 584m2 (177 PY), the three-stories high ‘Porsche Service Centre Songpa’ marks the first official Porsche Service Centre in the Gangdong and Songpa area of Seoul. The newly established maintenance-focused service centre includes three workbays equipped with the most up-to-date tools that meet the high-quality standard of Porsche and can accommodate up to 400 general repairs per month. Along with faster maintenance services for Porsche vehicles including electric vehicles in the city centre, in the customer lounge visitors can enjoy Porsche Lifestyle products alongside selected teas and coffees. In addition, the Gold-level technicians with the highest set of technical skills at Porsche as well as HVE (High Voltage Expert) technicians for electric vehicles dedicate their professional services to the customers. Holger Gerrmann, CEO of Porsche Korea stated, “The 75-year history of Porsche Sports Cars has been achieved through the vehicles timeless design and build, their excellent maintenance, and customer support,” and added, “As the brand representing modern and sporty luxury, we will aim to provide the utmost service to our customers.” In-woo Peter Chang, CEO of Seyoung Mobility Co., Ltd., said, "Starting with 'Porsche Service Center Songpa', we will do our best to increase customer satisfaction by providing quality services in the Songpa and Seongsu area," and added, “Through the close proximity of the ‘Porsche Service Centre Songpa’, we want to increase our customers convenience and their enjoyment of owning a Porsche.” Meanwhile, Seyoung Mobility started its engagement with customers through Porsche NOW Seongsu, a Porsche pop-up store, operated from November 2022. Following the opening of Porsche Service Centre Songpa in March 2023, the new dealer partner will open the Porsche Store Songpa in July 2023, Porsche Centre Seongsu in August 2023, and Porsche Service Centre Seongsu in 1H 2024 to provide new and approved car sales as well as services in Songpa and the eastern part of Seoul. ‘Porsche Service Songpa’ will be operated from March 27, 2023 (Monday), and a special gift will be provided for the first reservations. -Address: 179 Ogeum-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul -Inquiries/Reservations: 02. 462. 0911 -Operating hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM / Closed on public holidays
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Clientron Corp. Obtained DEKRA ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Certificate
TAIPEI, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA issued ISO 26262: 2018 ASIL-D Automotive Functional Safety Certificate to Clientron Corp., a leading automotive electronics manufacturer striving to enlarge their presence in the smart automotive supply chain worldwide. Clientron Corp. Obtained DEKRA ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Certificate ISO 26262 is a globally recognized automotive functional safety standard, regarded as one of the basic requirements for suppliers to enter the automotive supply chain. The standard applies to the complete lifecycle of electrical and electronic components in the automotive industry, including initial safety concept, system development, software and hardware development, production, operation, maintenance, and scrapping. ASIL (Automotive Safety Integration Level) is a risk classification system defined by the ISO 26262 standard. ASIL has four categories - ASIL A to ASIL D, and ASIL D indicates the most critical level of development process. Clientron Corp. has focused their efforts on the establishment of the functional safety system for their intelligent cockpit. It involves multiple development phases, namely functional safety management, development at the concept stage and system stage, software/hardware development, process safety, and product launch. Thanks to the professional consulting service and support from the iST's technological safety advisor team, Clientron Corp. managed to receive ISO 26262 functional safety certificate at the highest level of ASIL-D from DEKRA. This demonstrates that they can effectively control the risks and functional safety identified in the development process and deliver the product's safety and reliability. Therefore, their smart cockpit is well served with a safe, intelligent driving environment, which strongly positions them in the international electric vehicle market. At the certificate awarding ceremony, Ms. Kelly Wu, General Manager of Clientron Corp., received the ISO 26262 Certificate from Mr. Aaron Lee, Managing Director of DEKRA Taiwan. Mr. Daniel Lee, General Manager of DEKRA Taiwan Product Testing Operations and Mr. Kevin Huang, Manager of Global Functional Safety/Cyber-Security, who is responsible for this certification project, Mr. Tai-You Tsou, Functional Safety Assessor, and Mr. William Cheng, Senior Vice President of Integrated Service Technology, leading the assistance and consulting team for this project, attended this ceremony. Ms. Kelly Wu, General Manager of Clientron Corp., stated that the successful ISO 26262 certification at the highest level ASIL-D represents Clientron Corp.' remarkable capability in working out safe, reliable, connected V2X solutions for smart cockpits by working to the development process and management system of international automakers. Clientron Corp. has set electronics, battery, electrical engineering, and electrical control at its core and integrated the EV automotive electronics system. With this solution, everything is interconnected, from autonomous driving information system and dashboard of the smart cockpit to BCM (body control module), VCU (vehicle control unit), AVAS (acoustic vehicle alerting system), and vision assistance system. The certification also expands collaboration opportunities with European and American automakers and tier-1 suppliers. Clientron Corp. thus showcases their determination to gain a foothold in the smart automotive supply chain and break into the global EV market. Mr. Gerhard Rieger, Senior Vice President of DEKRA Global Functional Safety, emphasized that safety has always been key to vehicle development. Riding the trends of intelligentization, automation, and connectivity, vehicles will be mounted with more highly functional electronic products, but these electronic systems with high complexity entail considerable risks to safety. This is where ISO 26262 process certification comes into play to ensure compliance with the required functional safety level when developing vehicles. Therefore, early implementation of ISO 26262 process certification at the design and development phases significantly reduces failure risks while saving time, resources, and cost of development. Mr. Aaron Lee, Managing Director of DEKRA Taiwan, expressed that the automotive industry is rapidly edging towards electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity, and in turn drives the need for more advanced electronics and safety assistance systems in future cars. Accordingly, safety is of critical priority when it comes to design and development. Manufacturers can seek help from DEKRA's team of experts to implement ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, Automotive SPICE and Cyber-Security processes. Besides, DEKRA provides integrated service solutions, including training, gap analysis, testing, and certification, for manufacturers to efficiently pass various international standards and process certifications, securing their entry ticket to the automotive supply chain. Mr. William Cheng, Senior Vice President of iST, who leads the consulting team for this project, added that DEKRA is the world's leading company in automotive electronics testing and certification, and iST has a superior advantage in the field of automotive electronics reliability verification and consulting. In 2020, iST started to cooperate with DEKRA to provide integrated solutions for automotive electronic functional safety through the partnership. We provide professional consulting services to Clientron from ISO 26262 specifications, covering process, production, development tool, and SEooC (Safety Element out of Context) as well as subsequent audit and certification applications, providing an integrated solution for automotive electronic functional safety.
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Greenland Technologies to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Unaudited Financial Results on Thursday, March 30, 2023
EAST WINDSOR, N.J., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) ("Greenland" or the "Company") today announced that it will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2022 results and business outlook. Participant Registration: Investors and analysts interested in participating in Greenland's fourth quarter and full year 2022 earnings call need to register in advance using the URL provided below. Conference access information will be provided upon registration. Participant Online Pre-Registration:https://register.vevent.com/register/BIdcb2edf13f0141819e35adc0a45def6b A live and archived webcast will also be available on the investor relations section of Greenland's website at https://ir.gtec-tech.com/. About Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) is a developer and a manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and electric vehicles, as well as electric industrial vehicles. Information on the Company's clean industrial heavy equipment division can be found at HEVI Corp. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements reflect Greenland's current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Greenland, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Greenland's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Greenland's expectations with respect to future performance. In addition, there is uncertainty about the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company's operations, the demand for the Company's products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated or expected. Statements contained in this news release regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. Greenland does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by law.
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From Products to Services, XCMG Machinery Integrates Whole Value Chain in North America
LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG Machinery (SHE:000425; "XCMG") has wrapped up another successful appearance at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, one of the world's top three construction equipment trade shows. This year's appearance was its 10th overall, with its showing at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 having its largest product lineup to date, with 50 products on show across nine major categories. From Products to Services, XCMG Machinery Integrates Whole Value Chain in North America. "The 17 customized excavators exhibited in Las Vegas all adopt an electronic hydraulic system that improves working efficiency significantly, and we have also tackled the challenges of developing core components including batteries, electric control and motors to achieve mass production," said Dong Yuzhong, Vice President of the Research Institute of XCMG's Excavating Machinery Division. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, XCMG showcased the pure electric battery counterbalanced forklift BP600 and BTW250, as well as the XS125 road roller with unmanned control technology and single steel wheel that achieves an automated rolling precision of less than 2 centimeters. All 50 units of XCMG's exhibits at the trade show were sold out during the five-day event, with new orders flowing in. In addition, the Company also explores into Metaverse and Web3 field with plan to launch its official NFT collection "For Real" on ETH network with collaboration with Zen Spark Technology, while the revealing its ambassador BAYC 3489 on the show. In the 1990s, XCMG shipped its first batch of export products to the US, 100 units of CA25 road rollers, and it has been breaking new ground in the North American market since. In 2022, XCMG North America's sales volume increased by 230 percent and product sales increased by 300 percent year-on-year. Over the years, XCMG has participated in multiple major construction projects in the U.S., including a petroleum production base in Texas, the interstate highway in Florida, and the laying of oil pipelines in the Houston area, amongst others. "This is the most comprehensive construction machinery equipment lineup I've ever seen from a Chinese company, from which we've witnessed XCMG's transformation, development, and growth," said Li Kai'en, General Manager of Asia AEM Industry Association USA. Now, with its products available in more than 190 countries and regions, XCMG aims to continue to expand its market shares in Europe and North America with innovation as the main driving force. Advancing the global roadmap with integrated strategy and whole value chain resources XCMG established the US R&D Center in 2014 to research standards, regulations, customer preferences, and other factors in order to customize products and solutions. Since then, the company has gradually expanded its product portfolio through continuous technological development and adaptive enhancement. XCMG has also established a global innovation ecosystem that includes R&D centers in Europe, Brazil, and India. "Our operation now covers R&D, assembly plants, sales companies, finance and leasing company, spare parts centers and a distribution network that covers the core regions in US to provide high-quality solutions for our customers," said Liu Quan, general manager of XCMG America. XCMG is also integrating its development strategy in North and South American markets. In 2012, XCMG established a manufacturing base in Pouso Alegre of Brazil's southeastern Minas Gerais state covering an area of 1 million square meters, which integrates R&D, production, sales, services and spare parts support and boasts an annual production capacity of 7,000 units. It is the first wholly-owned base built by a Chinese construction machinery company in Brazil, and a key project of Sino-Brazil economic cooperation. In 2020, the group's first wholly-owned overseas bank, Banco XCMG S.A., officially opened in Pouso Alegre. It's the first overseas bank of the Chinese manufacturing industry and first China-Invested Enterprise Bank in Brazil. With XCMG Brazil as the anchor, XCMG is completing an integrated network of manufacturing, sales, and customer service services across North and South America. "XCMG will keep accelerating our international layout with forward positioning, robust development, deepened localization and system empowerment, and increasing investments into international and localized operations to maintain high growth, and we thrive to create value for our global customers and support them to achieve greater success," noted Liu Jiansen, Vice President of XCMG Machinery. "XCMG unveiled a new global slogan, 'Solid to Succeed', at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, spearheading a fresh company goal and philosophy as a globally leading construction machinery manufacturer with great potential in promoting technological innovation and green, sustainable development."
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Nissan reveals prototype sedan for contemporary lifestyles
TOKYO, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today a prototype sedan equipped with approximately 30 devices born from free ideas and ingenuity. The Contemporary Lifestyle Vehicle, created through a bricolage approach, is to be on display at the Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery here from March 24 to April 2 and also viewable on Nissan's YouTube channel starting today. https://youtu.be/9D4AX81co-E The prototype is based on the iconic Skyline and packed with devices that can help users comfortably eat, sleep, and play in the car. To create this usability without compromising the vehicle's functionality and stylish design, Nissan introduced devices through a process of trial and error, fusing them with AI to achieve surprising functions not imaginable from the outside appearance. In this way the vehicle enables daily experience that suits modern lifestyles. By adopting a bricolage approach instead of a conventional engineering one, the team was able to set goals and reach them optimally and efficiently, thereby creating something beyond expectations. Tetsuro Ueda, an expert leader in Nissan's Mobility & AI Laboratory, said: "Innovation to enrich people's lives is our corporate purpose. But, innovation is not limited to unprecedented advanced technologies such as electrification and intelligence. Innovation is also about finding new possibilities in what already exists and finding ways to make experience more pleasant. Bricolage is well-suited for this kind of innovation. Above all, it was a lot of fun for us to prototype. This Contemporary Lifestyle Vehicle is a modern interpretation of the idea of eating, sleeping and playing in a sedan. We believe that innovation from bricolage is also effective in addressing sustainability issues. The Contemporary Lifestyle Vehicle is just the first step in demonstrating the impact of bricolage on manufacturing. We will continue to explore innovations and deliver excitement."
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China Automotive Systems to Announce Unaudited 2022 Fourth Quarter and Audited 2022 Year Financial Results on March 30, 2023
WUHAN, China, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it will issue unaudited financial results for the fourth ended December 31, 2022, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, before the market opens. Management will conduct a conference call on March 30th at 8:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss these results. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation. To participate, please call the following numbers 10 minutes before the call start time and ask to be connected to the "China Automotive Systems" conference call with pin 775394: Phone Number: +1-888-506-0062 (North America) Phone Number: +1-973-528-0011 (International) Mainland China Toll Free: +86-400-120-3199 A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website in the investor relations section. About China Automotive Systems, Inc. Based in Hubei Province, the People's Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through ten Sino-foreign joint ventures. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 6 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Ford Motor Company in North America. For more information, please visit: http://www.caasauto.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the qualitative and quantitative effects of the accounting errors, the periods involved, the nature of the Company's review and any anticipated conclusions of the Company or its management and other statements that are not historical facts. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2022, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If the outbreak of COVID-19 is not effectively and timely controlled, our business operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected as a result of the deteriorating market outlook for automobile sales, a slowdown in regional, national and international economic growth, weakened liquidity and financial condition of our customers or other factors that we cannot foresee. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control, could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations of the manufacturing, delivery and assembly process within any of our production facilities could continue to result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increased costs and reduced revenue. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further information, please contact: Jie LiChief Financial OfficerChina Automotive Systems, Inc.Email: jieli@chl.com.cn Kevin TheissInvestor RelationsTel: +1-212-510-8922Email: Kevin@awakenlab.com
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Hyundai Motor Presents Re:Style 2023 with Global Designer Jeremy Scott
Upcycled couture collection by Jeremy Scott made with discarded materials from Hyundai Motor's electric vehicles 'Hyundai Re:Style Exhibition' to be held for the first time in Korea starting March 23, in line with the global launch of the all-new KONA Electric 'Re:Style Archive Exhibition' also showcased in collaboration with model Lauren Wasser SEOUL, South Korea, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company has announced 'Re:Style 2023' with renowned designer Jeremy Scott. Hyundai Motor Re:Style 2023 - Jeremy Scott at the atelier 'Re:Style,' now in its fourth year, is an eco-friendly upcycled fashion platform with internationally acclaimed designers to transform automotive waste into fashion items. This year's collection breaks stereotypes of sustainable design with an haute couture collection by Jeremy Scott made with discarded materials from Hyundai Motor's electric vehicles, together with the deadstock fabrics. New materials derived from parts such as wheels, seat belts, tail lights and wipers highlight the uniqueness of Re:Style with the innovation and wit that only Jeremy Scott can deliver. 'Hyundai Re:Style Exhibition' will be presented at AP Again in Seongsu-dong for three weeks starting from March 23, following a private gala preview event later tonight. As the first 'Re:Style' exhibition to be held in Korea, the opening is also in line with the global launch of the all-new KONA Electric. Also on display will be the 'Re:Style Archive Exhibition,' which is being showcased in collaboration with Re:Style ambassador and model Lauren Wasser, who overcame her physical limitations after double leg amputation caused by toxic shock syndrome. With her own story, Wasser will represent the past three years of Re:Style archival collection and show the journey of Re:Style under the theme of diversity and innovation. The exhibition space is designed with a parametric pixel motif, a representative element of Hyundai Motor's electric vehicle lineup. In addition to the collection and archive exhibitions, the archive book and brand film will also be showcased for a more sensory experience. "In line with the global launch of KONA Electric, Hyundai Motor Company is making various efforts to combine the vision of electrification with cultural content," said Sungwon Jee, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Hyundai Motor Company. "We hope Hyundai Re:Style Exhibition's very first opening in Korea will provide an opportunity to communicate and share the brand's vision of sustainability and innovation with our customers." More information about Hyundai Motor can be found at: http://worldwide.hyundai.com or http://globalpr.hyundai.com.
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Porsche Korea to Unveil the ‘Vision 357’ as the Asia Premiere at the Seoul Mobility Show 2023
Seoul. Porsche Korea (Holger Gerrmann, CEO of Porsche Korea Ltd.) prepares to present a line-up reflecting Porsche's heritage and future product roadmap under the theme of 'Colors of Porsche' at the Seoul Mobility Show 2023, opening on the 31st, demonstrating the splendour of the exclusive sports car brand. At the Seoul Mobility Show 2023, celebrating ‘75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars’, Porsche Korea is planning to unveil the design study ‘Vision 357’ - paying homage to the brand’s first sports car the ‘Porsche 356’ - as the Asia Premiere. In addition, unique models so far inaccessible to the Korean audience, such as the Porsche 963; which shall compete in the FIA World Endurance Race Championship and Le Mans 24 hours this year, and the concept race car ‘Mission R’; unveiled at the IAA 2021, are also expected to be brought to Korea for the first time. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, "Porsche, having achieved the strongest growth in the brand's history last year, both globally and in the Korean market, is planning to continue its active investments and the attractive product portfolio for our domestic customers." He also emphasized, “At this year’s Seoul Mobility Show, we are planning to portray the brand’s past, present and future through a colorful and exclusive line up, conveying the value of our modern luxury sports car brand.” The ‘Vision 357’, to be presented as the Asia Premiere, was first unveiled to the world in Berlin, Germany in January this year, at the ‘Driven by Dreams. 75 Years of Sports Cars’ celebration. At the upcoming Seoul Mobility Show 2023, Korean designer Woosung Chung of Style Porsche is scheduled to participate in the press conference. Frank Moser, Vice President of the 911 and 718 model line, is also expected to visit the mobility show to celebrate the special Asia Premiere of the Vision 357 in the honour of media, customers, and fans in Korea – where Porsche has grown to be the sixth largest market in the world according to the sales figures in 2022. ▲ Vision 357 The ‘Vision 357’, with its monolithic form based on ‘Porsche 356’, highlights the importance of the Porsche brand heritage and timelessness of its sports cars. The body proportions that combine the past, present and future with balance reflect Porsche's unique design DNA, and the details visualize the future design philosophy. Improved light signature embodying the vision of the progressive future catch the visitors’ eye as the most prominent feature, and the naturally aspirated 6-cylinder boxer engine is envisioned to deliver outstanding performance with a maximum output of 368 kW (500 PS). The high-speed mid-engine would be designed to operate with e-fuels. The wide track makes a bullish impression and enhances driving stability. The 20-inch wheels are made of magnesium and are equipped with aerodynamically advantageous carbon fibre hubcaps and central locks. Visually, they also recall a legendary Porsche wheel: the 356 A and 356 B with drum brakes had rims with the notably large bolt circle of 205 millimetres. ▲ Mission R ▲ 963 LMDh Porsche Korea plans to welcome the visitors with a selective line-up that stars as many as 15 colorful models including the 'Vision 357' as Asia Premiere, the legendary '356A Speedster', the race car '963, the 'Mission R', '911 RSR “Pink Pig”', 'Taycan 4S Cross Turismo for Jennie Ruby Jane’, ‘911 Edition 50Y Porsche Design’, ‘718 Cayman GT4’, ‘Taycan GTS’, and ‘Panamera 4 Platinum Edition’.
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Baidu Wins China Capital City's First-Ever Permit to Provide Fully Driverless Ride-hailing Service
- Baidu marks a major global milestone in receiving the permit, becoming the first provider of fully driverless robotaxi services in the capital city of any country worldwide, with no human driver or safety operators in the car - Baidu is currently the only company to provide fully driverless autonomous ride-hailing services in multiple cities across China, including Beijing, Wuhan, and Chongqing BEIJING, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) ("Baidu" or the "Company"), a leading AI company with strong internet foundation, has been granted the first-ever permits to provide fully driverless ride-hailing service in the Chinese capital Beijing. This marks a major milestone worldwide as the first-ever fully driverless fleet deployed in the capital city of any country. Users can now have access to fully driverless robotaxi service in three megacities in China: Beijing, Wuhan and Chongqing. With the permits, Baidu Apollo will deploy a total of 10 fully driverless vehicles in Beijing Yizhuang Economic Development Zone. Yizhuang is one of the active centers of autonomous driving in China, with Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing service platform, currently providing an average of more than 20 rides per vehicle per day within the region, surpassing the average ride volume of traditional online ride-hailing services. Upon receiving the permit, Baidu becomes the first provider of fully driverless autonomous ride-hailing services in the capital city of China, with no driver or safety operator in the car. According to the Beijing Municipal Government Work Report for 2023, the city plans to expand the Beijing High-Level Automated Demonstration Area (BJHAD), located in the Yizhuang Economic Development Zone, beyond its existing 60 square kilometers area towards an eventual 500 square kilometers. The city is also exploring pathways to operate autonomous driving vehicles bridging the Yizhuang Economic Development Zone and the city's nearby airport, enabling commercial autonomous driving logistics operations serving the wider Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Baidu's success in obtaining government permits to operate fully driverless services across multiple cities in China is rooted in the company's decade-long technical exploration in autonomous driving. As of today, Baidu Apollo continues to lead the global competition in autonomous driving technology and is the only Chinese operator ranked among the leading autonomous driving vendors in the world, according to Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard released in Q1 2023. Baidu is currently the only company to provide fully driverless autonomous ride-hailing services in multiple cities across China, including Beijing, Wuhan, and Chongqing. Baidu has been developing autonomous driving technology since 2013 and has accumulated more than 50 million kilometers testing mileage on Level 4 autonomous driving. The company currently holds over 4,600 patent families for autonomous driving technology, including the greatest number of high-level autonomous driving patents in the world. Alongside breakthroughs in receiving government permits, Apollo Go has also witnessed continual milestones in its operation. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Apollo Go provided 561,000 rides to the public, up 162% year over year. The cumulative rides provided to the public by Apollo Go exceeded 2 million by the end of January 2023, ranking Baidu as the world's largest autonomous ride-hailing service provider. Baidu aims to build the world's biggest fully driverless ride-hailing area in 2023. About Baidu Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares. Media Contact Intlcomm@baidu.com
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AMKL 2023 Kuala Lumpur, DDPAI Enables vehicle-mounted image upgrade, co-creates smart transportation
SHENZHEN, China, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 16, 2023, DDPAI made a spectacular debut at Automechanika Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, showcasing its vehicle imaging visual AI technology, as well as smart cabin and smart transportation solutions designed specifically for the Malaysian market. This event attracted exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. DDPAI has been deeply engaged in the industry of vehicle-mounted imaging technology for 10 years, and has released a number of best-selling intelligent dashcam products, focusing on automotive electronics and vehicular networking technology and solutions. In the past few years, DDPAI has carried out cooperation with various global brands, such as jointly launching Hicar on-board intelligent screen with Huawei, cooperating with Xiaopeng, Toyota and other companies to customize dashcams. These collaborations have been enabling intelligent upgrade of vehicle terminal, providing a new generation of vehicular networking and driver-assistance experience, and helping customers with digital transformation. At the exhibition, DDPAI launched a new generation of intelligent cabin solutions with on-board intelligent screen as the core foundation, ADAS, DSM, 360 surround view and recorder as the visual perception components inside and outside the car, enabling the intelligent, entertaining and connected upgrade of the car cabin, bringing more comfortable and convenient driving experience for consumers. At the same time, in the smart transportation field, DDPAI combines 5G-V2X technology to upgrade intelligent vehicle-mounted terminals and build vehicle-road collaborative solutions through vehicle-road-cloud interconnection for digital management, thus facilitating the rapid development of this industry. DDPAI participated in Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2023, aiming to communicate and cooperate with professionals and customers from all walks of life to explore the application of vehicle-mounted imaging technology. DDPAI will continue to be committed to providing customers with high-quality, innovative products and services to create an advanced future for smart transportation.
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Premiere: Volvo Trucks starts selling electric trucks in South Korea
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks is now starting sales of heavy battery electric trucks in South Korea, as the first global manufacturer to do so. Three different electric models are now available for South Korean transport companies to order - helping them, and the government, to reach ambitious climate targets. Volvo Trucks says that large flows of goods are transported short distances where electric trucks work very well. South Korea has a national plan to decrease CO2 emissions and aims for carbon neutrality by 2050. Electrifying road transports is one important measure to cut CO2. "We think the timing is just right to start selling heavy electric trucks in South Korea," says Per-Erik Lindström, SVP Volvo Trucks International, and continues: "With 22% market share for heavy-duty trucks in South Korea, we have an important role to play in order to lower the transport sector's CO2 emissions." Volvo Trucks goal is for 50% of the new trucks it sells globally by 2030 to be electric. Since it started production of fully electric trucks in 2019, the company has sold more than 4,300 electric trucks in over 38 countries around the world. Volvo Trucks was the first global manufacturer to start serial production of heavy electric trucks and has a broad electric line-up with a total of six electric heavy trucks. Initially, three of these models will be sold in South Korea. Volvo Trucks sees that many types of transport needs can be electrified in South Korea, ranging from urban distribution and refuse disposal to regional transportation and construction traffic. As a comparison, statistics in Europe show that almost half of all goods are transported less than 300 km. This means that a very large portion of transports can be carried out with the electric trucks, that can be charged at the hauliers' home-depot. "The situation is similar in most countries," explains Per-Erik Lindström. "Large flows of goods are transported short distances where electric trucks work very well. So, when an expanded public network of charging stations is developed, even more transports can be electrified." There are many different factors that affect how quickly the transition to electric goes. "It's obvious that the speed of the electric transition in any country is very dependent on the decisions the authorities make. We see that in the countries that are leading the transition to electric trucks, the progressive governments have combined economic incentives with targeted taxes and environmental zones in cities to greatly speed up the adoption of electric trucks," states Per-Erik Lindström. LINK to high res images. Please note: Statements about Volvo Trucks position in Korea (21,5%) in 2022, are based on statistics of registered ICE trucks from KAIDA (Korean Automobile Importers & Distributors Association), in combination with statistics from NICE in Korea, excluding trucks below 16 tonnes. CONTACT: For further information, please contact:Jan Strandhede, Media Relations DirectorVolvo Trucks HQ, SwedenE-mail: jan.strandhede@volvo.comPhone/sms: +46 76 553 37 15 The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Main/6667/3733875/1913960.pdf Volvo Trucks starts sales of electric trucks in Korea https://news.cision.com/volvo-trucks/i/t2021-47107,c3155716 T2021 47107 https://news.cision.com/volvo-trucks/i/t2023-81377,c3155717 T2023 81377 https://news.cision.com/volvo-trucks/i/t2023-81367,c3155718 T2023 81367
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Dow brings the power of sustainable mobility to InterBattery 2023
MIDLAND, Mich., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 15-17, 2023, Dow (NYSE: DOW) will be showcasing its broad portfolio of solutions for EV batteries, including silicone foams, EPDM, polymer emulsions and adhesives, at the InterBattery 2023 show in Seoul, South Korea. "With the growing interest in plug-in hybrid and battery-powered EVs, OEMs and tiers must be equipped with battery systems technologies that are not only safer and higher-performing, but also more sustainable," said Jon Penrice, President MobilityScience™. "From battery packs and battery fire protection to electronic module assembly and EV controllers, our MobilityScience™ team stands ready with world-class technical capabilities and decades of experience to help the industry navigate the electric road ahead." At Booth X103 in Coex Hall D, Dow's experts will be on site to walk visitors through its innovative technologies that have helped drive a safer, lower-carbon future for the mobility industry, including: Silicone foam for battery fire protection - Dow is silicone material solution provider to balance components in the silicone foam material, collaborating with silicone foam producer to meet customer requirement including compressibility, low thermal conductivity (room temperature and high temperature), temperature resistance- Enables long-term module/pack operational stability and provides battery cell fire protection in the case of a thermal runaway for different cell types and module and pack configurations Based on the customer requirement, the space between the cylindrical cells can be fully or half filled and/or the Si-Foam will only be applied on the top of cell system DOWSIL™ Thermal Conductive Materials - Designed to dissipate the heat from electronics to heat sink, this gap filler provides a reliable cooling solution for engine or transmission control units, on board chargers, or in battery packs or modules. VORATRON™ Adhesives, Pottants, Gap fillers - Offers a wide range of superior electric vehicle battery pack assembly adhesives and gap fillers for processing efficiency and ease of customization- Supports advanced battery packs with high strength thermally conductive adhesives, high speed assembly with low squeeze force gap fillers and lightweighting/high productivity with engineered potting resins- Can be optimized for sustainability through formulation know-how that minimizes material loss during battery assembly, with the possibility of content circularity EV coolant fluid engineering system to enhance battery thermal management - Provide a lightweight polymer solution for EV thermal management systems with excellent reliability with chemical resistance, low plate out, and lower weight, enabling the evolution of coolant fluid engineering system for EV Adhesives, tie resins and CPP modifiers for Lithium-ion battery pouch cells containing aluminum-laminated films - Total solutions for different processes and optimized structure design- Enables improved material properties for better pouch cell durability, greater efficiency in energy consumption and increased packaging integrity with strong bonding/sealing strength between layer ELECPURE™ Thermo-Responsive Polymer Emulsion - Shuts down Lithium-ion battery separators and reduces thermal runaway risk at high temperatures Additionally, Dow will display a full battery mockup at its booth, providing attendees the opportunity to experience first-hand how each technology performs across different battery designs, including prismatic, pouch and cylindrical cells, and how they can help advance the future of mobility. Dow builds on 100+ years of transportation experience and expertise in application development to deliver innovative, cutting-edge solutions that keep the world moving. Its MobilityScience™ team provides OEMs and Tiers with a seamless and collaborative global partner for materials innovation through access to world-class technical capabilities and a broad portfolio of materials science solutions for the industry. Dow is committed to the future of mobility and is addressing the most pressing mobility challenges like de-carbonization and improving EV performance. For more information visit www.DowMobilityScience.com. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
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The Kia EV9 Revealed: Groundbreaking EV Fusing Progressive, Bold Design with Authentic SUV Character
- Strong SUV identity fused with elegant EV styling to reshape both the segment and way of life for the electrified era- Inspired by Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy, the EV9 combines contrasting qualities of nature and modernity in its character- Sleek and bold exterior expresses confidence, clarity, and calmness- Kia's E-GMP flat-floor EV architecture amplifies interior space with third row seating, enhancing comfort while exuding a sense of high sophistication- EV9 readied to debut globally later this month, accelerating the brand's transformation towards a sustainable mobility solutions provider SEOUL, South Korea, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Corporation has today revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV, which encapsulates bold styling and sophisticated elegance inside and out. The Kia EV9 represents a pivotal step forward in the company's journey towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2033156/Video.mp4', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/4041679_AE41679_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '600', height: '338'}); Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9149251-9149251-kia-ev9-bold-design-authentic-suv/ The bold and confident visual presence of the EV9 is inspired by Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy, which harnesses the creative tension generated by the divergent values of nature and modernity to deliver a harmonious whole. Kia's designers have fused a unique combination of sleek, sculptural shapes and assured, assertive geometry to deliver a strikingly contemporary yet gracefully serene SUV. "The Kia EV9 breaks new ground, aiming to redefine standards for design, connectivity, usability and environmental responsibility," said Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design Center. "The Kia EV9 offers customers an exceptionally high-quality proposition and a fresh EV perspective in the family SUV sector. This new vehicle typology provides instinctive experiences and excellent comfort for not just the driver, but all occupants, through innovative use of space, technology and design." For more information on the Kia EV9, please visit Kia Global Media Center at https://www.kianewscenter.com/ The Kia EV9 Revealed: Groundbreaking EV Fusing Progressive, Bold Design with Authentic SUV Character The Kia EV9 Revealed: Groundbreaking EV Fusing Progressive, Bold Design with Authentic SUV Character The Kia EV9 Revealed: Groundbreaking EV Fusing Progressive, Bold Design with Authentic SUV Character The Kia EV9 Revealed: Groundbreaking EV Fusing Progressive, Bold Design with Authentic SUV Character The Kia EV9 Revealed: Groundbreaking EV Fusing Progressive, Bold Design with Authentic SUV Character
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The MUCAR CDE900 checks for problems with engine indicators in modern cars and, unsurprisingly, gets 204K views on YouTube
LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MUCAR is composed of a group of professionals who love car modification, are proficient in car maintenance and Internet technology. It has been a supplier to auto stores and dealerships for many years, but as modern cars become more sophisticated, MUCAR has changed its focus and launched the CDE900 diagnostic tool on Amazon -- a product that allows more personal car owners and DIYers to take the initiative to learn about Internet technology combined with traditional automotive diagnostic technology. While shopping online, most consumers are in the habit of checking reviews of influencers on YouTube. After the launch of MUCAR CDE900 in US market on November 11, 2022, it is not surprising that it has been welcomed and commented by many influencers. As of March 13, 2023, relevant videos and comments of MUCAR CDE900 on YouTube have been viewed up to 204K. "The CDE900 scanner has become a super star when there is a problem with the indicator light on your dashboard." Youtube influencer Peter said in his review video. This reflects a change in the popularity of online shopping around the world, where MUCAR is showing its competitiveness by offering more efficient and convenient products at lower cost to solve the problems encountered in automotive diagnostic testing, and code readers that make self-maintenance easier. The story doesn't stop here. In the automotive diagnostics market, annual payments to unlock features are the norm for such products. In some products, consumers must pay separately for each brand of car. However, there is no annual fee to use the CDE900, and MUCAR also offers free OTA upgrades and WiFi capabilities for lifetime free. This means that consumers can purchase engine, gearbox, ABS and SRS functions on demand in addition to all the features of OBD2 and EOBD2, and use free upgrades as well after purchase. This phenomenon is within the reach of every DIYers or personal car owner. MUCAR CDE900： https://www.amazon.com/DP/B0B2NZTC2S?maas=maas_adg_A4F8FC445BD0AC07742938BDC396D0F5_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas About MUCAR MUCAR is incorporated in Los Angeles by a group of professionals who love car modification, proficient in car maintenance and Internet technology. 80% of our team members have a technical background and have been engaged in technology research and development in related fields for many years. MUCAR is part of THINKCAR, Inc., 720 S Rochester Ave Unit B, Ontario, CA 91761 We expect to combine cutting-edge Internet technology with traditional automotive diagnostic technology to solve the problems encountered in cars in a lower cost, higher efficiency and more convenient way.
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Polyplastics Targets PLASTRON (R) Long Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Resin for Automotive Applications
TOKYO, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyplastics Group has announced that its newly developed long cellulose fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) resin, PLASTRON (R) LFT, is being targeted for automotive applications such as door module carriers, center consoles, and armrest cores. PLASTRON (R) LFT offers lower density and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than short glass-reinforced resins while delivering the same mechanical properties. Image: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M100475/202303073657/_prw_PI1fl_dh5RfhUm.jpeg Cellulose, a non-edible biomass raw material derived from organic resources other than fossil resources, has the following characteristics: negative carbon influence (absorbs carbon dioxide in the air when manufactured) and being sustainable raw material (that can be procured sustainably, unlike resources such as natural minerals). PLASTRON (R) LFT long cellulose fiber reinforced resin incorporates regenerated cellulose fibers made using the solvent method which produces hardly any waste. Polyplastics uses a solvent method cellulose fiber that emits less GHG when manufactured compared to typical glass fiber. Since it has nearly 10% lower density than glass fiber-reinforced PP resin, its GHG emissions are also even lower when compared in equal volumes. By nature, cellulose is extraordinarily difficult to dissolve in solvents. Today, a significant majority of typical regenerated cellulose is manufactured using a complex process which involves modification of the cellulose, followed by dissolving in solvent and spinning, and finally restoring the original cellulose form. This process results in significant emissions of GHGs, including carbon dioxide. In comparison, the solvent method involves a closed process that recovers virtually 100% of the solvent. It generates minimal waste and produces materials that are even more eco-friendly. The company has earned multiple patents throughout the world for resins reinforced with long-regenerated cellulose fiber, including solvent method cellulose fiber. Please also visit: https://www.polyplastics-global.com/en/approach/18.html *PLASTRON (R) is a registered trademark owned by Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries. About Polyplastics Polyplastics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics. The company's product portfolio includes POM, PBT, PPS, LCP, PET, COC, and LFT. The company has the largest global market share of POM, LCP, and COC. With more than 50 years of experience, the company is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production, and sales resources capable of creating advanced solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.
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NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS Launches "NX-GREEN Calculator," Tool for Calculating CO2 Emissions in International Transport
TOKYO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. launched an "NX-GREEN Calculator," a tool for calculating CO2 emissions from international air, ocean, truck, and rail transport, on March 6. Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202303073685-O1-R44d200g Image1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202303073685/_prw_PI2fl_te14Cw5u.jpg Service overview and features The "NX-GREEN Calculator" is a service that calculates and visualizes CO2 emissions from origin to destination for international air, ocean (including river barge), truck, and rail transport when users simply enter the origin and destination of a shipment, the quantity and weight of goods being shipped, and the transport mode(s) involved. Meticulous calculations of distances between airports, ports, and rail freight stations as well as between origins and destinations worldwide identified by city name or postal code allow for more precise estimates of CO2 emissions. The service also enables users to calculate emissions for each leg of a complex transport route by specifying transit points and total emissions for multiple shipments based on transport data for a given period. The calculator will be offered in three languages (Japanese, English, and simplified Chinese) for global use. It can be accessed on NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS' website. English-version URL: https://www.nipponexpress.com/service/transportation/solutions/it/nx-green.html *Japanese, English, and Chinese are available by clicking the language switch button on the calculation input page. Image2: Calculation input screen https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202303073685/_prw_PI3fl_PG2U8for.png Image3: Calculation result screen https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202303073685/_prw_PI4fl_5MFKKmhN.png Background to service development The Nippon Express Group has positioned "tackling climate change" as one of the material issues it must address in realizing its long-term vision of becoming a logistics company with a strong presence in the global market. The Group has also developed and released "One-Stop Navi" and "EcoTrans Navi," tools for visualizing CO2 emissions from domestic transport. The Nippon Express Group is offering this latest tool to encourage greater ESG management among its customers, supporting their efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by visualizing CO2 emissions for international transport as well. The Nippon Express Group will continue reducing the environmental impact of logistics and working to achieve sustainable societies by helping build resource-saving and recycling-oriented communities. Nippon Express website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/ Nippon Express Group's official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/
