Launch of Japan’s First EV Smart-charging Service Using Connected Technologies
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Launch of Japan’s First EV Smart-charging Service Using Connected Technologies

Top Stories Tamfitronics TOKYO, Oct 10, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), MC Retail Energy Co., Ltd. (MC Retail Energy), Kaluza Japan and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce our official commencement of an electric-vehicle (EV) smart-charging service leveraging connected technologies. The commercial viability of this business, which is the first of its kind in Japan1, was verified during a proof of concept (PoC2) that began in February 2024. The objectives of the PoC were to refine both the level of service provided and precision of the app used by its customers.Features of this ServiceThis service makes it possible for owners of MMC's Outlander PHEVs3 to directly control the charging of their vehicles from an advanced energy software platform provided by Kaluza Japan via MMC's connected systems4. It offers customers a...
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Lexus Introduces Enhancements to the LX Series and the All-New LX 700h Featuring a Newly Developed Advanced Hybrid System
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Lexus Introduces Enhancements to the LX Series and the All-New LX 700h Featuring a Newly Developed Advanced Hybrid System

Top Stories Tamfitronics Lexus Introduces Enhancements to the LX Series and the All-New LX 700h Featuring a Newly Developed Advanced Hybrid SystemThe pursuit of electrification worthy of an LX preserving its reliability, durability, and off-road performance- The first-ever electrified LX upholds the concept of "Effortless and Refined on Any Road."- Introducing a rugged new hybrid system that is built to take on tough terrain.- Further pursuit of the unique driving experience, the Lexus Driving Signature, for both On-road and Off-road conditions.- Introduction of an OVERTRAIL edition featuring specialized equipment and unique interior and exterior colors inspired by the LEXUS OVERTRAIL PROJECT.TOKYO, Oct 10, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus brings new enhancements to the LX and introduces the LX 700h, featuring the brand's newly developed hybrid system, which was announced on October 10th. A phased...
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On Ohio ballot, a retired justice’s crusade to make politics competitive again
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On Ohio ballot, a retired justice’s crusade to make politics competitive again

Politics tamfitronics Since retiring as chief justice of Ohio’s Supreme Court, Maureen O’Connor has become a prominent champion for reforming the process of how political districts are drawn in Ohio.That has pitted Ms. O’Connor, a Republican who previously served as lieutenant governor, against erstwhile GOP allies.Politics tamfitronics Why We Wrote ThisOne reason compromise has become so hard in politics is that many districts are no longer competitive – and therefore, candidates don’t have to win voters beyond their partisan base. Reforming how districts are drawn is an attempt to fix that. Republicans have fine-tuned the drawing of boundaries to maximize the number of districts where Democrats have virtually no chance of winning. That has enabled them to deliver veto-proof majorities in the legislature.So Ms. O’Connor has shaped a ballot proposal to instead empower an independent...
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Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo lauds B.C. Green Party in leadup to election
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Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo lauds B.C. Green Party in leadup to election

Politics tamfitronics American actor and environmental activist Mark Ruffalo is weighing in on British Columbia politics, lauding the B.C. Green Party's stance on fossil fuels ahead of the Oct. 19 election.The Hollywood star took to social media shortly after the B.C. leaders debate Tuesday night to contrast the B.C. Green Party's promises to end fossil-fuel subsidies and stop the expansion of LNG infrastructure with the Green Party of Ireland, which Ruffalo accuses of opening the door to LNG export facilities in the country.The actor's post on X, formerly known as Twitter, linked to the B.C. Green Party's election campaign platform and tagged leader Sonia Furstenau, saying she and her party "show us what a principled Green Party looks like – committed to ending LNG expansion and fossil...
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