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Three new “air-conditioning” technologies that make car interiors more comfortable in summer and winter…Korean automakers unveil

Aug 30, 2024 by Yahoo! News

Hyundai and Kia unveiled three new technologies to make the interior space more comfortable.They are “nano-cooling film,” which drastically lowers the temperature inside the car by simply applying it to the window glass, “radiant heating system,” which quickly raises the temperature passengers experience, and “metal-coated heat-generating glass,” which quickly removes frost and moisture using the world’s first 48V system.

These technologies are aimed at a paradigm shift in heating and cooling that will evolve the vehicle from a mere means of transportation to a living space.Hyundai and Kia have applied for patents for these technologies and plan to apply them to new vehicles to be launched in the future.

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Beyond the Motorcycle: Pioneering the Future of Next-Generation Mobility – The Challenge of Future Board 2

Aug 30, 2024 By Motor Megane

On August 28, 2024, a presentation of Future Board 2 was held in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on innovations in next-generation mobility.

Keiko Ihara, representative of Future Corporation, emphasized the creation of a new mobility platform that contributes to the development of local communities. future Board 2 is designed for users to avoid traffic congestion in urban areas and for medium-distance travel in rural areas.

This product is positioned as part of the regional DX program, which aims to realize a decarbonized society and revitalize the local economy. It is expected to be used in various aspects of daily life, such as commuting to work, school, and business activities. It is also expected to be sold and shared on a nationwide scale and as a service for foreign visitors to Japan. The company is also promoting cooperation with local commercial facilities and tourist attractions.

The presentation was an opportunity to reaffirm the potential of next-generation mobility and its impact on local communities, and to focus attention on efforts to achieve a sustainable future.

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Even in countries where EVs are prevalent, EVs are simply a means of transportation!　Utilization of EVs” as an external power supply was Japan’s strength!

Aug 28, 2024 by carview!

Japanese EVs showed their unique evolution at GIIAS 2024. Mitsubishi Motors and Honda exhibited their use of EVs as power sources. The Mitsubishi L100 (Japanese minicab EV) powered the venue’s charging corner, while Honda’s N-VAN e:prototype utilized an external power feeder as a mobile café.

On the other hand, there were no similar exhibits for EVs from Chinese manufacturers. This is a uniquely Japanese approach, proposing value beyond mere transportation, such as use as a power source in times of disaster.

This proposal to “utilize stored electricity” may attract global attention as a BEV deployment method that is unique to Japanese manufacturers. Japanese automakers seem to be taking a wait-and-see attitude toward BEVs, but this unique perspective may lead to differentiation.

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