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Hitachi and Nvidia develop AI-powered railway monitoring system

Sep 24, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa |Eiki Hayashi

TOKYO/FRANKFURT, Germany -- Hitachi has collaborated with Nvidia to develop an AI-based system that inspects the safety of railway infrastructure, the Japanese industrial group said Tuesday, as it looks to make maintenance work more efficient with real-time monitoring. The new system -- dubbed Hyper Mobility Asset Expert (HMAX) -- was unveiled at InnoTrans, the world's largest railway technology exhibition, which opened in Berlin on Tuesday.
Mercedes exits luxury EV joint venture with China's BYD

Sep 17, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Eiki Hayashi

FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz Group has withdrawn from its Chinese electric vehicle joint venture with BYD, the German automaker said Tuesday, selling the remaining 10% interest it had held after unloading the bulk of its stake in 2021. The venture, which develops and manufactures luxury EVs under the Denza brand, is now wholly owned by BYD. Mercedes said its technology has not been incorporated into current Denza models.
BMW to make fuel cell cars in 2028 by teaming with Toyota

Sep 5, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Eiki Hayashi

FRANKFURT, Germany -- BMW will cooperate with Toyota Motor to develop fuel cell vehicles under plans announced Thursday, aiming to begin mass production in 2028 as a new option amid slowing global sales of electric vehicles. "This is a milestone in automotive history: the first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle to be offered by a global premium manufacturer," said Oliver Zipse, chairman of BMW's management board, in the companies' news releases.
Toyota and BMW to form alliance in fuel cell vehicle manufacturing

Aug 27, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Eiki Hayashi |Takayuki Yao

FRANKFURT/NAGOYA -- Toyota Motor and BMW will upgrade their partnership in fuel cell vehicles as the two auto giants see them as prospective next-generation eco-friendly models amid slowing growth in demand for electric vehicles, Nikkei has learned. BMW aims to begin mass production of a fuel cell vehicle model in a few years. The Japanese and German companies are set to sign a memorandum of understanding for the partnership next week and announce it during BMW's media roundtable on Sept. 5.
Airfare from Asia falls as Chinese carriers add flights

Aug 15, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Eiki Hayashi |Shizuka Tanabe

FRANKFURT/GUANGZHOU -- Airfare for international flights to and from Asia is falling as Chinese airlines aggressively expand cross-border service amid softening post-pandemic travel demand. "Compared to last year's summer break, the prices of tour packages have gone down considerably," said a representative of a travel agency in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. "Family group tours have been especially popular."
VW, other European carmakers weighed down by EVs, China and R&D

Aug 5, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Eiki Hayashi

FRANKFURT -- Europe's five biggest automakers reported falling profits for the first half due to weak demand for electric vehicles, cost competition from China and ballooning research and development costs. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume repeatedly touched on the escalating expenses that came on top of the company's lower factory utilization rate during an earnings conference call held last Thursday.
Germany's anime lovers go beyond cosplay with fan-made 'show acts'

Jul 20, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Eiki Hayashi

FRANKFURT -- Anime enthusiasts in Germany are taking their fandom into new territory with "show acts" -- amateur plays and musicals that build upon their favorite series. At the DoKomi anime expo in Dusseldorf, Germany in June, show act troupe Pow! staged a musical adaptation of hit anime series "Dr. Stone."
Stellantis partners with China's CATL, Leapmotor on Europe EVs

Jun 14, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Eiki Hayashi

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Stellantis is partnering with battery manufacturer CATL and other Chinese players to produce electric vehicles and batteries at home in Europe, seeking to compete better against cheaper imports from China. The European Union recently announced additional tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EV imports, citing unfair subsidies from Beijing.
Volkswagen leans on Xpeng to mount EV comeback in China

Jun 11, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Tomoko Wakasugi |Eiki Hayashi

SHANGHAI/FRANKFURT, Germany -- After falling behind in China's increasingly electrified auto market, Volkswagen Group is trying to catch up through a partnership with Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng. This year marks the 40th anniversary of a Volkswagen joint venture with Shanghai's SAIC Motor. As demand for gasoline vehicles drops off, Volkswagen faces a turning point in which the Chinese side becomes the source of new technology instead of the other way around.
Germany's Dortmund eyes European crown and Asian soccer fans

May 31, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Eiki Hayashi

FRANKFURT -- Borussia Dortmund, a top German soccer club, will compete on Saturday for its first UEFA Champions League (CL) title in 27 years. Nearly bankrupt two decades ago, the publicly listed club now known for its financial health is hoping that the match against Spain's Real Madrid will help it develop its global brand and attract more fans in Asia.