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Honda’s 2050 goal: Zero traffic collision fatalities

Carbon neutrality is just one of Honda’s ultimate goals. Another one is zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050. But, no matter how big that goal is, it’s always the question of how. With the global safety slogan “Safety for Everyone,” Honda’s collision-free society goal is supported by pursuing the

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Pinoy inventor explores nanotech use in space, health applications

Nanotechnology—the branch of science and engineering devoted to designing, producing, and using structures, devices, and systems by manipulating atoms and molecules at nanoscale, i.e. having one or more dimensions of the order of 100 nanometers (100 millionth of a millimeter) or less—opens the door to innovation across a wide variety of industries, from fashion and

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Futuristic JUU electric wheelchair turns heads at Japan Mobility Show 2023

World-leading Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp is staying true to its no-one-left-behind mantra when it asserts that “Mobility goes beyond cars; it is about overcoming challenges and making dreams come true.” This is demonstrated with its spunky JUU electric wheelchair. And it comes with some quite interesting specs: Mobility for going up and down staircases,

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Japanese shipping firms to set up global liquefied hydrogen supply chain

Last September, Japan Suiso Energy Ltd (JSE) and three Japanese shipping companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line), Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), have agreed to join JSE Ocean Ltd (JSE Ocean), a subsidiary of JSE. JSE and the three Japanese shipping companies, which have had extensive knowledge and

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Bee nests inspire scientists to make ‘smart’ materials

Bee nests are a marvel of natural engineering that have inspired human engineers and inventors for centuries. Now, Filipino researchers are investigating ways to create porous materials that not only mimic the strengths of beehives but are also able to selectively trap microparticles. These new materials have potential uses in everything from water purifiers to

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Mercedes-Benz opens first high-power charging stations

Mercedes-Benz has opened its first high-power charging stations in various regions. The move implements the company’s far-reaching plans to expand its global charging infrastructure. The first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs went into operation this October in Atlanta, Georgia, Chengdu (China), and Mannheim (Germany). By the end of 2024, Mercedes-Benz aims to further expand its global charging

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Beyond Einstein: Pinay physicist investigates exotic subatomic particles

Building on Albert Einstein’s work, a Filipina physicist and an international team of researchers recently discovered that a special class of subatomic particles can be described using concepts from the famous scientist’s Theory of Relativity. UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) associate professor Dr. Gennevieve Macam and her colleagues were

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BYD Seal all-electric sports sedan sizzles on the track

AC Motors, the official distributor of BYD electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, recently flew in select members of the Philippine motoring media to China to experience the EV maker’s all-electric sports sedan Seal. To showcase the capabilities of the all-electric Seal, BYD hosted the event dubbed “Innovation meets acceleration” media track day for the

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