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DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), announced today that it has received an order from Samsung C&T Corporation Saudi Arabia to provide its M501JAC combined-cycle (CCGT) hydrogen-ready gas turbine for a new industrial steam and electricity cogeneration plant project in Saudi Arabia developed by a consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and JERA Co., Inc., Japan's largest power generation company. The new plant will produce electricity and steam for a petrochemical complex located in Jubail in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The new, 475 megawatt (MW) cogeneration power plant will be developed by a special purpose entity owned by TAQA (51%) and JERA (49%) and it will power the Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) Strategic Expansion. SATORP is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies. The SATORP Strategic Expansion petrochemical complex is expected to house one of the largest mixed-load steam crackers in the Gulf region.In a historic milestone for Mitsubishi Power, the M501JAC will be the first Mitsubishi Power heavy duty gas turbine assembled in the Kingdom at Mitsubishi Power Saudi Arabia's assembly center in Dammam, aligning with Saudi Arabia's localization targets set out in Vision 2030. The 17,200 square meter facility also provides services for key gas turbine components and features a majority of Saudi employees, in line with Mitsubishi Power’s Saudi National program, which provides Saudi talent with rewarding careers pathways, and empowers them with advanced technical skills, through on the job training and knowledge exchange programs.One of the world's leading gas turbines in reliability, with an efficiency rate of more than 64%, Mitsubishi Power's JAC gas turbine is equipped to blend hydrogen with natural gas and will provide the SATORP Strategic Expansion power plant with flexibility, faster startup times, and load-following capabilities to help balance electricity supply and demand, ensuring a stable low-carbon power supply and supporting Saudi Arabia's industrial growth and decarbonization targets.In addition, Mitsubishi Power signed a long-term service agreement with the TAQA and JERA-led consortium for the provision of parts, repairs and services, to ensure high availability and sustained reliability of the equipment, which will be supported by Mitsubishi Power's service center in Saudi Arabia, located close to the plant site, enabling localized support as well as fast response time.Dr. Frank Possmeier, Chief Business Development Officer, TAQA's Generation business, said: "TAQA and its partners are pleased to partner with Mitsubishi Power to harness the efficiencies and benefits of its J-class gas turbine technology to drive operational excellence and sustainability in our new plant, which, once operational, will provide highly efficient power and steam for the SATORP Strategic Expansion petrochemical complex. Developing the most efficient and reliable utility projects is a priority for TAQA; as we look to offer best-in-class generation plants for our partners and build on our existing track record of success. We believe that the Najim Cogeneration Plant will exemplify a world-class facility once it is operational."Izumi Kai, Managing Executive Officer, Head of the Platform Business Division, JERA said: "JERA is excited to partner with Mitsubishi Power for the SATORP's Strategic Expansion. This new cogeneration plant, based on advanced J-class gas turbine technology, is designed to optimize energy efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we believe that the plant will ensure reliable and efficient power and steam generation, setting new standards in operational performance and sustainability."Khalid Salem, President of Middle East & North Africa, Mitsubishi Power said: "We are proud to partner with TAQA and JERA on this landmark project which will play a pivotal role in the Kingdom's ambition to fast track its economic growth and meet its decarbonization goals, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Today heralds a new milestone in our journey of growth with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the provision of Mitsubishi Power's cutting edge CCGT technology that will be assembled for the first time locally in the Kingdom, we are accelerating our ability to deliver clean, reliable and efficient power generation solutions that support our customers in powering the lives of communities in Saudi Arabia and across the region."With a rich heritage in Saudi Arabia spanning over fifty years, Mitsubishi Power works with key energy stakeholders including the Ministry of Energy, Saudi Aramco, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), and the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC). The company began operations in Saudi Arabia with its first supply of boilers to Aramco in Abqaiq in the 1960s and has since been active in power projects with major utilities and industrial companies in the Kingdom. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Repsol Honda Team rider Toni Bou (Spain, 37 years old) has won the 2024 FIM* Trial World Championship. He has clinched his 18th consecutive title, extending his own record, by winning the Round 6 in France, held on August 25.This year’s Trial World Championship is contested over seven rounds (12 trials). Bou was off to a good start to the season by winning both trials at the TrialGP of Japan, held for the first time as a season-opener, at Mobility Resort Motegi. Although he dominated Round 2 in Andorra, and was victorious in the first trial of the following TrialGP of Italy, Bou’s second place finish in Trial 2 put an end to his winning streak. Undeterred, he dominated Round 4 in Germany for his third perfect GP of the season, and Round 5 in Belgium. Going into Round 6, the TrailGP of France, Bou had already amassed 8 wins out of 9 trials in pursuit of his 18th consecutive TrailGP title. Once again Bou was victorious, and with a sufficient point gap to his closest contender, teammate Gabriel Marcelli (Spain, 24 years old), was crowned champion with one round remaining.Since clinching his first world championship title in 2007 on HRC’s Montesa COTA 4RT factory bike, Bou has increased his unparalleled consecutive outdoor championship titles to 18, and has also won his 17th consecutive X Trial World Championship, an indoor competition raced on artificially prepared sections. He currently leads the 2024 indoor championship which resumes in October, aiming to claim his 18th consecutive title.Toni Bou | Repsol Honda Team“First of all, I would like to thank the team for the incredible work they have done this season. When there is a chance to win the title, there is always more pressure and the possibility of best and we got a great victory. If we can win the title by winning the race, then it's even better. It has been a very good season in which we have worked very well. It is one of the best seasons of my professional career and I am very happy.”Takahisa Fujinami | Repsol Honda Team Manager“It was an incredible day and I want to congratulate Toni for the victory and the title. He has once again shown how great his talent is and the effort he puts in race after race to achieve the best results. I am also happy with Gabri’s race. It will be important to continue at this level in Ripoll to achieve the runner-up position. I want to thank HRC, all the sponsors and the team for supporting us on the way to the title and making it possible once again.”Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Toni Bou on his unprecedented 18th consecutive win in the Trial World Championship. He has dominated this season with a series of victories since the opening round in Japan, and we look forward to him extending his records in the future. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to our team manager Takahisa Fujinami, the entire team staff, and the many sponsors who support our racing activities. Last but not least, I would like to thank once again all the trial fans around the world who have always given us their enthusiastic support!”About Toni BouBirth Date: October 17, 1986 (37 years old)Birthplace: SpainCareer Highlights:2003Trial World Championship debut2007Joins Repsol Montesa HRC, Wins his first Trial World Championship and X-Trial World Championship2008 - 2023Wins every Trial World Championship & X-Trial World Championship (17 each, 34 total)2024Wins his 18th Trial World ChampionshipMontesa COTA 4RT OverviewEngine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke OHC single-cylinder engineFrame: Aluminum twin-tubeTires: 21-inch (front) 18-inch (rear)*FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it will begin initiatives to attract global clinical trials to Japan and tackle the ‘drug loss’ issue by working with pharmaceutical companies and medical institutions to build a new medical data ecosystem. The efforts come under the Fujitsu Uvance Healthy Living, which aims to improve people’s well-being.In July 2024, Fujitsu formed a strategic partnership with Paradigm Health, Inc., a US startup that provides one of the world’s most advanced clinical trial platforms. Through utilizing this platform, Fujitsu’s Healthy Living Platform, and the Fujitsu Kozuchi AI service, Fujitsu and Paradigm will facilitate the collection and processing of data stored at medical institutions and speed up the clinical trial planning process.In addition, starting today, Fujitsu will release Patient-centric Clinical Trials, a new service for automatically creating clinical trial documents using Fujitsu’s proprietary large language model (LLM). This service will be positioned in the company’s Healthy Living portfolio.Fujitsu will continue to expand its support to include not only clinical trial planning, but also implementation, and will work to solve issues throughout the entire clinical trial process. Through these efforts, Fujitsu aims to secure 20.0 billion yen in revenue in fiscal 2030, as well as contribute to achieving a society in which patients can quickly obtain the medicine they need and choose the treatment that best suits them.BackgroundIn Japan, patients who participate in clinical trials are dispersed across multiple hospitals making the process costly and time consuming. There has been an increasing number of cases in which Japan is excluded from regions targeted for global clinical trials. The impact of Japan’s drug pricing policy is also contributing to this situation.As a result, the number of drugs that are in use outside of Japan but are not approved for use in Japan had risen to 143 as of March 2023 (source: the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan).Overview of the Initiatives1. Accelerating Digitization in the Area of Clinical Trials through Fujitsu’s Partnership with ParadigmFujitsu will work with Paradigm, a US startup that provides pharmaceutical companies and medical institutions with one-stop support for the clinical trial process, to develop a new clinical trial data ecosystem that utilizes medical data. Paradigm’s clinical trial platform, which hosts many global clinical trials and has a long track record of success, will be combined with Fujitsu’s operational support expertise and cutting-edge technologies in the area of healthcare and life sciences in Japan.Clinical data, such as medical data and genomic data, will be collected from medical institutions through Fujitsu’s Healthy Living Platform. Fujitsu’s AI service, Fujitsu Kozuchi, will process this data so that it is compliant with the necessary laws and regulations, and it will be provided to Paradigm. In addition, Paradigm will use its clinical trial platform to analyze the data and provide pharmaceutical companies with the insight needed to plan and conduct clinical trials. This will allow pharmaceutical companies to better understand the situation at the medical institutions as well as the distribution of patients during the planning phase of the clinical trial, and significantly optimize the clinical trial design process.Medical institutions will also be able to quickly access information about clinical trials in which patients are able to participate through Paradigm’s clinical trial platform, making it easier for medical institutions to encourage patients to participate in clinical trials at the appropriate time.Fujitsu will launch these solutions starting in September 2024, beginning with providing support to core clinical research hospitals.2. Providing Patient-centric Clinical Trials, a New Offering for Optimizing Clinical Trial Workflows through a Specialized LLMIn Japan, the hundreds of clinical trial-related documents that pharmaceutical companies need to produce to develop a new drug are still being created and managed manually. However, by using its LLM specialized for clinical trials, Fujitsu will offer a service that can automatically create these documents and ensure that they are in compliance with regulations. This service will be provided in Japan as the Patient-centric Clinical Trials offering as part of its Healthy Living portfolio.In conducting a PoC of this offering with a pharmaceutical company, the LLM was able to automatically create approximately 80% of each document. According to Fujitsu’s estimates, this is expected to lead to a reduction in the total time required to create documentation of up to 50%. Through this offering, Fujitsu aims to make a significant contribution to optimizing the clinical trial planning and implementation workflow.Future PlansFujitsu will work to accelerate the digitalization of the clinical trial environment in Japan by providing total support for the entire clinical trial process, including planning and implementation. Through these efforts, Fujitsu aims to create the groundwork for increasing the number of global clinical trials conducted in Japan, solve the issue of drug loss and contribute to achieving a society in which all individuals can choose to live their lives in the way that suits them.Statement from Kent Thoelke, CEO of Paradigm Health, Inc.Paradigm is excited to be partnering with Fujitsu to maximize clinical trial efficiency in Japan. This collaboration will modernize the clinical trial model and provide unprecedented access to clinical trials for patients across Japan. The partnership will leverage Paradigm’s industry leading Platform and Fujitsu’s expansive healthcare solutions to increase clinical trial patient accrual, decrease overall drug development timelines and costs, while working to eliminate drug loss in Japan. We believe that this collaboration will establish Japan as an essential part of the global clinical trials and drug development ecosystem while ensuring that Japanese patients have equitable access to the best possible care options.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TRENDE Inc., a renewable energy company that develops and provides renewable energy solutions to residential customers in Japan, announced plans to acquire ONE Energy Corporation’s renewable energy business. The acquisition includes ONE Energy’s battery storage rental, solar leasing, and rooftop solar generation businesses. The transaction is expected to close on October 1, 2024.Considering the numerous environmental risks posed by climate change, the transition to renewable energy sources is advancing with the goal of creating a low-carbon society. However, one significant challenge remains: stabilizing the electricity supply generated from renewable sources. To address this issue, battery storage systems are emerging as a vital solution, enabling the widespread adoption of renewable energy. This development underscores the need for more competitive and efficient energy services to support this transition.TRENDE is developing a battery storage and solar power system leasing business called "Teraris." The company anticipates synergies in providing similar services to ONE Energy's customers, leading to the decision to acquire the business. TRENDE plans to introduce ONE Energy's customers to the "Teraris" solar power system leasing, as well as the home battery storage system series "Smart Star." The "Smart Star" system enables remote charge and discharge control using AI "Grid Share" technology.In the future, TRENDE aims to introduce peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading technology. This innovative approach allows customers to buy and sell excess solar energy directly with each other, creating a decentralized energy marketplace. By incorporating P2P trading, TRENDE can further optimize the use of renewable energy and provide additional value to its customers.The acquisition of ONE Energy's business and the integration of "Teraris" and "Smart Star" systems will enable TRENDE to offer a comprehensive suite of renewable energy solutions to a wider customer base. This strategic move aligns with the growing demand for clean energy and energy storage systems, driven by the need for sustainable and reliable power sources.About TRENDETRENDE Inc. is a renewable energy company that develops and provides renewable energy solutions to residential customers in Japan via its Teraris (https://teraris.jp/) service website. TRENDE’s mission is to accelerate the widespread adoption of renewable energy and redefine the energy ecosystem in Japan with a customer-centric business model and innovative P2P platform. The company’s investors include Itochu, Idemitsu and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. For more information, please visit http://trende.jp/.For inquiries, please contact:TRENDE Inc.Email: pr@trende.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Toyota City, Japan, Aug 23, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to maintain momentum in its challenge for FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles when the 2024 season moves to Austin, Texas for the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of the Americas on 1 September.An accomplished victory in São Paulo in the last round sees TOYOTA GAZOO Racing just four points behind leaders Porsche in a hard-fought battle for the manufacturers’ World Championship heading to the United States for round six of the season.Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries showed the pace of their #7 GR010 HYBRID by earning pole position and leading the early stages in São Paulo before a technical issue saw them finish fourth. They will challenge for their second victory of the year in Austin, where the team has yet to win in six attempts.Out front in Brazil, reigning World Champions Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa won for the first time this season in their #8 GR010 HYBRID. That victory ensured Sébastien, who is tied with Brendon with the most titles on four, set a new record of 25 WEC race wins.The heat of a Texan summer awaits the team and drivers at the 5.513km Circuit of the Americas in the six-hour Lone Star Le Mans race, which returns to the WEC calendar for the first time since 2020.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has a best finish of second place in its six visits so far to Texas, achieved in 2013 and 2020, while Brendon has won the race three times. Although the team has yet to taste victory in Austin, it has achieved two wins in the United States, at Sebring in 2019 and 2023.The Circuit of the Americas is, like Interlagos last time out, an anti-clockwise track, characterised by the steep hill up to turn one followed by a sequence of sweeping, fast corners which create a spectacular opening sector.The team made an early start to its preparations for next week’s race with a three-day test in Austin at the end of July. Preparations step up a gear when track action starts on Friday 30 August with three hours of free practice in the afternoon split over two sessions. After a one-hour final practice on Saturday morning, the starting order will be decided during qualifying and Hyperpole, starting at 3.40pm local time (10.40pm CEST). The seventh Lone Star Le Mans race starts at 1pm (8pm CEST) on Sunday 1 September.For more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wec/release/2024/rd06-preview/. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Aug 23, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader, is launching a new technology that will tackle emissions of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), 80 percent of which come from the power sector.Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is widely used in switchgear, the critical components protecting our power grids anddelivering the energy transition in a time of extraordinary grid expansion. It is 24,300 times more climate-hostile than CO2 and remains in the atmosphere for over a thousand years – much longer than CO2, which lasts less than 200years. Overall, it makes up 220 million tons of CO2 equivalent or 0.6 percent of global emissions. To put it intoperspective, this exceeds the equivalent of 50 typical coal power plants.While high industry standards mean that leaks are minor and accidental releases of SF6 rare, private stakeholders and regulators alike are reluctant to continue using SF6, a gas they see as a significant environmental threat and liability.To help the power sector tackle this huge problem, Hitachi Energy has launched the world's highest voltage SF6-freeswitchgear – the EconiQTM 550 kV circuit breaker that can be used in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) or dead tankbreakers (DTB) and the EconiQ 420 kV Live Tank Breaker (LTA).This equipment will replace SF6 switchgear around the world, including in China, which is the source of 57 percent of the global SF6 emissions. Each new 550 kV GIS substation using EconiQ eliminates the carbon equivalent of 170 fully booked jumbo jets flying from Paris to New York while retaining the size, performance, and reliability levels oftraditional switchgear.Markus Heimbach, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business unit at Hitachi Energy said: "It's hard to overstate the critical role that this little-known gas plays in keeping the lights on – it has been as central to building our modern world as steel and concrete.""This makes SF6 exceptionally challenging to phase out. The industry can only overcome the dual challenges of strict SF6 regulations and rising transmission demands with solutions that eliminate this gas without sacrificing size or performance. Our new EconiQ technology is the first to meet this critical need. Hitachi Energy is the first to have come up with sustainable products for this voltage level, where the largest portion of SF6 is used.”"As the world shifts to a sustainable energy future, so must power systems. With switchgear typically in service for 40years, it's important to act fast, as decisions taken today will determine the success of Net Zero in 2050."As the industry's only SF6-free solution for these voltage ratings, Hitachi Energy's new offerings maintain the samefootprint, dimensions, compatibility, lifespan, safety, reliability, and efficiency as traditional SF6 equipment. This allowsutilities and operators to plan SF6 phaseout roadmaps, enabling them to swap components, retrofit or replace oldswitchgear and install new ones with no new construction requirements, and with only minor technical changes and minor new training needs.Around 1,300 tons of SF6 is used in the UK's network of substations alone, with more than 10,000 tons used in the European Union. This leaves power grid operators to focus on two pressing challenges: delivering the energy transition and addressing climate change. The former demands a rapid expansion of grid infrastructure like switchgear, while the latter necessitates an urgent phaseout of SF6.The European Union has already implemented a strict phaseout and banned SF6 in medium and high-voltage switchgear by 2030 and 2032, respectively. The UK and USA are preparing similar regulations.SF6-free switchgear in actionBoth new EconiQ products have pilot orders confirmed and form part of ambitious climate commitments from utilities, demonstrating the need for SF6-free products at this voltage.TenneT, the Dutch-German transmission system operator responsible for over 25,000 km of high-voltage lines and cables, has placed an order for Hitachi Energy's new EconiQ 420 kV LTA. TenneT plans to use the new infrastructureto support its ambition of reducing grid losses, along with the climate impact of its own operations.SSEN Transmission, one of Europe’s fastest growing network businesses with ambitious plans to invest £20 billion inthe north of Scotland electricity transmission network to support UK and Scottish energy security and clean powertargets, has placed an order for the new generation EconiQ 420 kV LTA. The new order supports the company's strategy to no longer install equipment containing SF6 wherever viable. These are part of the company’s wider decarbonization ambitions, having been the world’s first transmission network accredited by the Science Based Target initiative for its carbon reduction targets, which are consistent with Net Zero pathways.Rob McDonald, Managing Director of SSEN Transmission, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Hitachi Energyand order some of the world's first SF6-free 420 kV AIS circuit breakers, which is a testament to our position as a leader in the adoption of SF6 alternatives. The use of the technology is a key enabler to ensure we meet our ambitious grid expansions plans for 2030 and beyond, as well as our science-based carbon reduction target. The equipment will be used for a substation upgrade project in the north of Scotland which will reinforce the local network and allow for the connection of several onshore wind farms, contributing to UK Net Zero targets."In North America, where the 550 kV voltage is common, two customers have also placed orders for the new EconiQ 550 kV DTB, Hydro One and Wesco.Hydro One Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is Ontario's largest electricity transmission anddistribution provider with approximately 1.5 million valued customers,approximately $32.8 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, and annual revenues in 2023 of approximately $7.8 billion. Hydro One expects this partnership to contribute to its climate change mitigation initiatives to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.Wesco is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has remained committed to powering progress around the world since the rise of electrification in the early 1900s to the digital revolution of today, delivering ingenuity and expertise to approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. The EconiQ eco-efficient 550 kV dead tank breaker will enable Wesco to fulfill its customers ambitious sustainability goals for 2030 and beyond.Jim Cameron, Wesco’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Utility and Broadband Solutions business unit, emphasized Wesco’s dual commitment to sustainability. He stated, “We are dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations and assisting our customers in achieving their sustainability goals. Thegroundbreaking technology of Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ 550 breaker, which reduces SF6 emissions, aligns perfectly with our corporate sustainability charter. We are proud to be part of the first installation in North America.”About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all. Together with stakeholders across sectors and geographies, we enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of around $13 billion USD.www.hitachienergy.com www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://twitter.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of "Digital Systems & Services" – supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railwaysystems, and "Connective Industries" – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in variousindustries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Aug 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation announced today the global launch of TM4000PlusIII and TM4000III Tabletop Microscopes equipped with support features for automation and stable operation.The TM Series shrinks the electron microscope to a size capable of being mounted on a tabletop. Thanks to theircompact size and ease of installation, desktop microscopes are widely used not only for R&D, but also in quality controlat manufacturing sites, science education at schools, and other purposes. In manufacturing environments in particular, there is a need to increase the efficiency of observation tasks and streamline operations so that even users with limited expertise can easily observe a large number of samples.The TM4000PlusIII is equipped with automation support features that enable users to create recipes for numerous conditions. Recipes can control functions such as stage position adjustment and magnification, which previouslyneeded to be manually configured every time for each sample. In addition, they come equipped with maintenance features designed to facilitate consistent observation. One such function is a monitoring system that checks the condition of the tungsten filament* and graphically reports its condition. Since tungsten filaments require regular replacement, this function allows users to track the filament lifetime and plan ahead with maintenance tasks to allow for smooth and consistent operation of the tool.*Tungsten filaments: A single part used in the electron gun of an electron microscope. They are typically made by bending a thin wire made of tungsten (element symbol: W), which is a highly heat-resistant metal, into a hairpin-like shape and connecting it to an electrode. The tungsten filament emits an electron beam when heated.Product Development BackgroundBecause the TM Series makes it possible to conduct high-precision observation and analysis, even when installationspace is limited, it has come to be a critical tool during the development and quality control of new materials. Recently, the TM Series has contributed to conserving the environment and maintaining people’s health by being used to develop environmentally friendly materials and their manufacturing processes, as well as analyze harmful substances in the atmosphere. In manufacturing environments, the trend of decreasing feature size and stricter quality control has led to an increase in the number of SEM users. However, not all new users have specialized knowledge and operatingskills. Amidst this trend, we developed the TM4000PlusIII and TM4000III to have this sought-after optimization and simplification of observation tasks for the purposes of enabling the acquisition of high-precision data without any variability, regardless of who is operating the microscope or their level of expertise.Key Features1. Making Tasks More EfficientThe automation support feature with the TM4000PlusIII allows for observation procedures, such as stage movement, magnification changes, and imaging, to be saved as recipes. They can then be executed to run automatically with a single click. This makes operations more efficient and standardizes techniques among users. This is beneficial for those looking to automate routine tasks and for users who are concerned about having to manually configure observation conditions.The TM4000PlusIII also features a setting for high-current mode which enables faster operations due to the increasedobservation signal. For example, in particle analysis a large number of measurement points are required which can bevery time consuming to collect. The high-current function shortens measurement time for each location while reducing the overall time involved in such tasks.2. Plan Ahead with the Filament Monitoring FunctionThe microscopes come equipped with new support features to ensure they can be used with peace of mind at all times. One example is the filament indicator feature, which allows users to track the filament life on screen, preventinginstances of observations being interrupted due to filament replacements occurring mid-observation.3. Ideal for Educational PurposesThe TM Series is equipped with low-vacuum and high-sensitivity backscattered electron detectors, which eliminate the need for complicated pretreatment processes. This makes it possible to conduct observations on a variety of sampleswith ease, enabling the TM Series to be utilized in educational settings.Additionally, as digital skill development becomes a critical subject in educational settings, the TM4000PlusIII allowusers to experience and learn important programming concepts such as “sequential execution,” “repetition,” and “conditional branching” via the automation support features.The TM4000PlusIII and TM4000III will be exhibited at JASIS 2024 at the Makuhari Messe International ExhibitionHalls in Chiba, Japan, from September 4 through September 6, 2024.Hitachi High-Tech aims to ship a target total of 6,000 TM Series units across the global market as quickly as possible to contribute to manufacturing worldwide. Hitachi High-Tech will continue to refine our core analysis technologies, and provide measurement and inspection solutions that support R&D and quality control operations in a wide range of fields, in order to help improve people's QoL (Quality of Life) and to resolve social issues related to the environment, resilience, and security and safety.About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is engaged in activities in a broad range of fields, includingmanufacture and sales of clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, radiation therapy systems, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and analysis equipment. Also, we provide high value-added solutions in industrial fields such as mobility, connected, environment and energy, etc. Through business based on our core Observation, Measurement and Analysis technologies, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by solving social issues.The company's consolidated revenues for FY2023 were approx. JPY 670.4 billion. For further information, visit www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/Business Contact:Takeshi KamimuraGlobal Sales Planning Dept.Beam Technology & Analytical Systems Business Div., Core Technology & Solutions Business GroupHitachi High-Tech CorporationEmail: takeshi.kamimura.jj@hitachi-hightech.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc.announced today that the humanized amyloid-beta(Aβ) monoclonal antibody “Leqembi®” (brand name, generic name: lecanemab) has been granted a Marketing Authorization by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in Great Britain.1 Lecanemab is indicated for the treatmentof mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in adult patients that are apolipoprotein Eε4 (ApoE ε4)* heterozygotes or non-carriers.1 Lecanemab becomes the first treatment for early AD (MCI and mild dementia due to AD)2 that targets an underlying cause of the disease, to be authorized in a country in Europe.1Lecanemab selectively binds to Aβ aggregate species, with preferential activity for toxic Aβ protofibrils** (as well as fibrils, which are a major component of Aβ plaques).2,3,4 It binds to these aggregate Aβ species to neutralize and clear them from the brain.2,3,4The approval was primarily based on Phase 3 data from Eisai’s global, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group, randomized Clarity AD clinical trial, in which the medicine met its primary endpoint (change from baseline in the Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes [CDR-SB]† at 18 months) and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results.2 Inthe indicated population in Great Britain, the most common adverse reactions were infusion-related reaction, amyloid-related imaging abnormalities with hemorrhage (small spots of bleeding) (ARIA-H)‡, fall, headache and amyloid-related imaging abnormalities with cerebral edema (build-up of fluid) (ARIA-E)‡‡.1In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that 982,000 people are living with dementia,5 and AD is the cause in 60-70% of people with dementia.6 These numbers are expected to rise, as the population ages.5,6Eisai is working collaboratively with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) and the National Health Service (NHS) to make this medicine available to eligible people living with early AD as soon as possible.Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority. In Great Britain, Eisai and Biogen will co-promote the medicine, with Eisai distributing the product as the Marketing Authorization holder.*Apolipoprotein E is a protein involved in the metabolism of fats in humans. It is implicated in AD.**Protofibrils are thought to be the most toxic Aβ species that contribute to brain damage in AD and play a major role in the cognitive decline of this progressive and devastating disease. Protofibrils can cause neuronal damage in the brain, which can subsequently adversely affect cognitive function through multiple mechanisms. 7 The mechanism by which this occurs has been reported not only by increasing the formation of insoluble Aβ plaques, but also by directly damaging signaling between neurons and other cells. It is believed that reducing protofibrils may reduce neuronal damage and cognitive impairment, potentially preventing the progression of AD.8†CDR-SB is a commonly used diagnostic tool, which can help to stage dementia due to AD.9 It is a global cognitive and functional scale that measures six domains of functioning, including memory, orientation, judgement and problem solving, community affairs, home and hobbies, and personal care.9‡ARIA-H: amyloid-related imaging abnormalities with hemorrhage (microhemorrhages, and superficial siderosis).‡‡ARIA-E: amyloid-related imaging abnormalities with oedema (edema/effusion).More information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information leaflets which will be published on the MHRA Products website within 7 days of approval.MEDIA CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations Department TEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Europe, Ltd.EMEA Communications Department+44 (0) 7974-879-419Emea-comms@eisai.netBiogen Inc.Jack Cox+ 1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comEisai Inc. (U.S.)Libby Holman1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations Department TEL: +81 (0) 3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Chuck Triano+ 1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.comAbout lecanemab (Leqembi®)Lecanemab is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. It is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble (protofibril) and insoluble forms of amyloid-beta (Aβ).2,3Lecanemab’s approval in Great Britain was primarily based on Phase 3 data from Eisai’s global Clarity AD clinical trial, in which it met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results.1,2 Clarity AD was a Phase 3global, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group, randomized study in 1,795 patients with early AD (MCI or milddementia due to AD, with confirmedpresence of amyloid pathology), of which 1,521 were in the indicated population in the label in Great Britain (ApoE ε4heterozygotes or non-carriers).1 Of the total number of patients randomized 31% were non-carriers, 53% were heterozygotes and 16% were homozygotes.1 The treatment group was administered lecanemab 10 mg/kg bi-weekly, with participants allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive either placebo or lecanemab for 18 months.1The primary endpoint was the global cognitive and functional scale, CDR-SB.1 In the Clarity AD clinical trial, treatment with lecanemab, in the indicated population in Great Britain (ApoE ε4 heterozygotes or non-carriers), reduced clinical decline on CDR-SB by 33% at 18 months compared to placebo.1 The mean CDR-SB score at baseline was approximately 3.2 in both groups.1 The adjusted least-squares mean change from baseline at 18 months was 1.15 with lecanemab and 1.73 with placebo(difference, −0.58; 95% confidence interval [CI], −0.81 to −0.34; P

Toyota City, Japan, Aug 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) began accepting orders today for the new GR Supra GT4 EVO2, for which vast feedback from racing teams and drivers around the world was leveraged to achieve higher levels of performance, reliability, and operability.Since the launch of the GR Supra GT4 in 2020, thanks to the support of race organizers and customers, cumulative sales(1) of the model have surpassed 120 units. The efforts of racing teams and drivers have enabled it to win GT4-series races and international races in 11 countries and regions, earn more than 500 podium finishes(2), and become the class champion in three regions: Asia, the United States, and Europe.An updated GR Supra GT4 EVO for the 2023 season featured improved braking, handling, and engine performance, making the car easier to drive for drivers of various skill levels. Yet, after that update, with there being no end to its efforts to make ever-better motorsports-bred cars, TGR continued to travel to race tracks around the world to directly receive valuable feedback from racing teams and drivers that can only be obtained under the extreme conditions of racing. Advancing its "driver-first car-making" approach for leveraging such insights into development, TGR has set the race debut of the GR Supra GT4 EVO2, with improved performance, reliability, and operability, at the start of the 2025 season.Specifically, ABS maps were meticulously re-tuned through driving by various drivers on circuits in Japan and Europe to enable optimal braking and cornering based on tire type and wear and the condition of the course. Additionally, downshifting time has been reduced by fine-tuning the rev matching through a software update, leading to enhanced deceleration control during braking for increased cornering speed. Also, in addition to improving the cooling performance of the engine, brakes, and drivetrain, cockpit temperatures have been optimized to make the car easier to drive even in harsh conditions, helping to maintain a high level of performance. These improvements make the GR Supra GT4 EVO2 easier to drive not only for professional racers but also for amateur drivers ambitiously competing in GT4 races worldwide.The GR Supra GT4 EVO2 is scheduled to make its world debut in January 2025 in the first round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, held in conjunction with the 24 Hours of Daytona.GT4 sales and customer support (spare parts sales and technical support) will be handled by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe GmbH in Europe, TRD U.S.A., Inc. in North America, Toyota Customizing and Development Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries in Asia (excluding China), and Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. in China.(1) Including the GR Supra GT4 EVO(2) As of the end of July 2024For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/41393991.html. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Aug 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), together with Kirin Group companies Kirin Beverage Co., Ltd. and Kirin Group Logistics Co., Ltd., in August will begin a joint demonstration aimed at establishing elemental technologies for the automation of inbound and outbound processes at beverage warehouses, and the loading and unloading of trucks. The joint demonstration will be conducted at LogiQ X Lab, a demonstration facility located within Yokohama Hardtech Hub (YHH), MHI's co-creation space in Honmoku, Yokohama, and at Kirin Group Logistics sites. The demonstration is scheduled to conclude by March 2026.For this demonstration, as part of the "Smart Connections" solutions incorporating the ΣSynX (Sigma Syncs) technology(Note1) that MHI is currently researching and developing, MHI will utilize a new type of unmanned forklift that is currently under development equipped with ΣSynX, with the aim of establishing elemental technologies that enable flexible autonomous operation and safe human-machine coordination, including appropriate load assortment in warehouse work, altering of operational routes in response to changes in placement locations and storage conditions, and highly efficient storage methods. Through this joint demonstration, MHI aims for future automation of the entire cargo handling process, from the unloading of trucks to handling of inbound and outbound warehouses process, and loading onto trucks.MHI is steadily advancing efforts to utilize "Smart Connections" solutions incorporating the ΣSynX (Sigma Syncs) technology for automation and intelligence of normal logistics warehouse work, which up to now has been conducted safely and efficiently through the expertise, experience and skills of operators, focusing on the three areas of picking, inbound and outbound processes, and the loading and unloading of trucks. Following picking, which is the handling of cargo in warehouses, MHI will pursue development and verification to support the implementation of "Smart Connections" solutions for warehouse operations in the logistics industry. MHI and Kirin Group conducted a joint demonstration of automated picking from November 2022 to June 2023.(Note2) This demonstration verified its effectiveness at logistics sites, and an automated picking solution is scheduled to start operation at Kirin Group's Ebina Logistics Center in Kanagawa Prefecture from December 2024. This new joint demonstration being conducted by the two companies will accelerate the response to the challenges posed to the logistic industry by regulatory changes implemented in 2024.Going forward, through coordination with Kirin Group for this demonstration program, MHI will work to provide solutions for the various issues faced by the beverage industry due to regulatory changes, such as the shortage of logistics operators, the need for improvement in working conditions, and reducing truck driver working hours and wait times.(1) ΣSynX (Sigma Syncs) is MHI's standard platform for synchronizing and coordinating various types of machinery systems. It consolidates a host of digital technologies that enable optimized operation by making machinery systems intelligent. For more information, please refer to the following press release. www.mhi.com/news/23100501.html(2) For more information on the joint demonstration with Kirin Group for an automated picking solution, please refer to the following press release. www.mhi.com/news/22112101.html Overview of the Joint DemonstrationImplementation period: August 2024, through March 2026Demonstration sites: MHI's LogiQ X Lab demonstration facility at Yokohama Hardtech Hub (YHH), MHI's demonstration facility at Kobe Shipyard, and Kirin Group Logistics facilities such as Nishi-Nagoya and Amagasaki.Content for the demonstration- Determining of operational processes, including manned work, assuming the introduction of warehouse inbound and outbound process solutions- Determining of operational processes, including manned work, assuming the introduction of unmanned forklifts for loading and unloading trucks- Determining of safety concepts, rules, operating conditions, and other standards for collaborative work with manned and unmanned forkliftsTags: Sigma SynX,Smart InfrastructureAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Aug 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Techstars Tokyo Accelerator powered by JETRO and Mitsui Fudosan is proud to announce the 12 startups selected for the Class of 2024. These promising, early-stage companies are addressing challenges in categories such as Women’s Health, Gaming, Animation, Productivity Enhancement, B2B Business Intelligence, Robotics and more.Taking place in the rapidly growing tech ecosystem of Tokyo, the three-month mentorship-driven program is bringing together founders from across the globe from countries of Finland, India, Indonesia, U.S. and Vietnam along with six Japanese companies. The 2024 class was chosen for innovative products and solutions in areas that will revolutionize how entertainment industries work, how the companies manage their data, and how people live and work better.“We are thrilled to welcome the very first class of Techstars Tokyo Accelerator program,” said Yuki Shirato, Managing Director at Techstars. “This exceptionally talented and diverse group of founders demonstrates tremendous potential and we’re eager to offer our full support leveraging our network of mentors, investors and talents locally and globally and growth-focused tools and workshops, to propel them towards success.”Demo Day is scheduled on November 12th, 2024, where founders will have an opportunity to pitch their businesses to a community of mentors and potential investors.Introducing our inaugural class for the Techstars Tokyo Accelerator!- Aman (Jakarta, Indonesia)Supercharges customized employee health benefits for micro, small and medium enterprises- Amatama (Nagoya, Japan)Optimizes hierarchical computational technology development for humanoids to completely replace labor- Assethub (California, US)Provides an easy way to create unique 3D models from pictures using AI- Digital Will Inc. (Tokyo, Japan)Democratizes gaming with our AI-enhanced platform, WORTAL, for game developers- Dondon Technologies, Inc. (New Jersey, US)Accelerates 2D anime production with AI-assisted drawing tools- InfraHive (Rajasthan, India)Develops data intelligence for finance, analytics and customer teams of enterprises- March Health (California, US)Revolutionizes women’s health (endometriosis) with an AI-first clinic in your pocket- Pioneerwork (Tokyo, Japan)Automates and expedites dropshipping for retail e-commerce- Samaria Inc. (Tokyo, Japan)Unleashes the potential of Japanese manga to the world with AI- Saner.AI (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)Revolutionizes knowledge management for knowledge workers, particularly people with ADHD- StoryDrops (Helsinki, Finland)Builds a platform of authenticity through creating and sharing audio messages- Undesk (Tokyo, Japan)Provides a multi-player browser to improve team communication and productivityAbout TechstarsTechstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world having invested through its accelerators in more than 3,800 companies. Founded in 2006, Techstars believes that entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year enabling more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. www.techstars.comMedia Contact for TechstarsAmalia Lytleamalia.lytle@techstars.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Aug 21, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, for which the company provides technical support, has won fifth place overall in the Asia Cross Country Rally (hereafter, AXCR) 2024, held in Thailand from August 11 to 17, with the Triton1 (T1 specification, or modified cross-country vehicle). The total distance covered was 2,075.54 kilometers (km), including 939.58 km2 of special stages, and Katsuhiko Taguchi finished in fifth place overall with a total time of 15 hours, 34 minutes and 52 seconds.In the overall standings, Kazuto Koide, who competed for the first time, placed 24th, and Sakchai Hantrakul placed 27th. Chayapon Yotha retired from first place overall in Leg 5, ending in 42nd overall.This year’s AXCR held its ceremonial start on August 11 at the landmark clock tower in Surat Thani, Thailand. The rally proper began with Leg 1 the following day, and Leg 2 took the participants from Surat Thani to Hua Hin, covering over 550 km and making it the longest section of the entire competition. Leg 3 was a special stage in the Hua Hin area, and with Leg 4, the rally headed to Kanchanaburi, on an undulating track through mountainous terrain. Leg 4 was the toughest special stage of the six days, as many teams struggled with the route over the mountains with rocky terrain, and more than 10 teams were penalized for failing to finish within the allowed time. Leg 5 was the longest special stage in this year's competition, covering 228.87 km in the Kanchanaburi area, and the competition concluded with Leg 6 on August 17, finishing at Skywalk Avenue, close to the new tourist attraction Skywalk Kanchanaburi.This was the second year for Katsuhiko Taguchi, who started from seventh position. Although he had a hard time with the challenging course settings, he drove carefully and steadily to complete each day's special stage and improved his position from eighth place overall last year to finish in fifth place overall.Sakchai Hantrakul started from 30th position and jumped up to fifth place in Leg 1, but was troubled by course errors and vehicle issues, finishing in 27th place.Kazuto Koide, who competed as an employee driver, struggled at first with the course, but he continued to drive steadily, demonstrating his adaptability and supporting his teammates who got stuck or had vehicle trouble. In the end, he finished in 24th place overall.The previous year's 3rd place overall winner, Chayapon Yotha started furthest forward for Team Mitsubishi Ralliart and drove steadily, setting times that placed him in the top ranks day after day. By the end of Leg 4, which was the toughest of all the special stages, the Triton's high off-road handling performance showed its true potential, putting him in the overall lead with a margin of over 20 minutes ahead of second place. However, due to vehicle trouble in Leg 5, he was unable to continue and had to retire from the rally.Comment from Hiroshi Masuoka, team director of Team Mitsubishi Ralliart“This year's Triton was perfected with enhanced performance, showing powerful driving that covered the displacement gap with our rivals and even took the overall lead at one point. It is unfortunate that we were unable to win, but the Triton was able to fully demonstrate its excellent off-road capabilities that Mitsubishi vehicles have honed over the decades. After returning to Japan, Koide, an employee driver who had competed for the first time, and others will reflect the valuable data and knowledge gained from this rally in the development of production vehicles, adding a new chapter to our tradition of leveraging motorsports experience for vehicle development. We will undergo rigorous tests again, and Team Mitsubishi Ralliart will make a comeback next year. We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support and our fans around the world for their enthusiastic cheering."Comment from Katsuhiko Taguchi, driving Car #107 for Team Mitsubishi Ralliart“The 2024 Triton rally car was packaged at a high level and was just easy to drive. I am happy to have improved my position from last year, but I am also disappointed because I had a good feeling that I could aim for a higher position. We will use this years’ experience as feedback to further improve the driving performance of the Triton next year, so that we can stay competitive at the top.”Comment from Kazuto Koide, driving Car #137 for Team Mitsubishi Ralliart“The Triton rally car I drove was a 2023 model based on a production car and has a drive mode called 4LLc for rocky terrain. Using this mode, I was able to climb a nearly 40-degree incline without difficulty while towing my teammate's car, and I was reminded once again of the high off-road performance of the Triton production car. I would like to feedback what I have learned as a driver through this rally to develop future Mitsubishi vehicles that are strong and dependable on rough roads.”1st:Mana Pornsiricherd (Toyota Hilux Revo)14 hours 22 minutes 00 seconds2nd:Suwat Limjirapinya (Isuzu D-Max)14 hours 25 minutes 47 seconds3rd:Thongchai Klinkate (Isuzu D-Max)14 hours 36 minutes 24 seconds4th:Ikuo Hanawa (Toyota Fortuner)14 hours 56 minutes 48 seconds5th:Katsuhiko Taguchi (Mitsubishi Triton)15 hours 34 minutes 52 seconds6th:Olan Sornsirirat (Isuzu D-Max)15 hours 35 minutes 34 seconds・24th:Kazuto Koide (Mitsubishi Triton)23 hours 08 minutes 37 seconds27th:Sakchai Hantrakul (Mitsubishi Triton)24 hours 51 minutes 52 seconds42nd:Chayapon Yotha (Mitsubishi Triton)DNF (Did Not Finish)Comment from Kei Takeoka, an automotive journalist who accompanied Team Mitsubishi Ralliart with the Delica Mini support car“This year's AXCR had rock sections and river crossings, making it far more challenging than I had imagined. Moreover, the course itself was difficult – the vigorous plants of Thailand grew wildly from the time the roadbook was created until the actual rally, so we had to drive through areas that did not look very much like roads. That must have made navigation difficult for the co-driver. I drove the Delica Mini support car, and everywhere we went, the Delica Mini and Delimaru, its official character, were very popular. Whenever we stopped in town, a photo session would start, and many people took videos while we were driving. The Delica Mini may become a very popular model in the Bangkok area. Of course, the Delica Mini was very capable on rough roads, and it was even reliable on Thailand's red dirt off-roads, as well as cracked, pothole-filled paved roads.”Daily reportsDaily reports from August 11, the first day of the competition, to the last leg on August 17 are available on Mitsubishi Motors' special AXCR website. www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/brand/ralliart/axcr/axcr2024/1. Sold as L200 in some markets2. The actual distance was shortened due to course changes.About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KYOTO, JAPAN, Aug 14, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Valuufy, a pioneering fintech startup drawn from a decades’ work in measuring and creating sustainable value at Doshisha University’s Value Research Center, has launched with its groundbreaking ValuuCompass, a comprehensive framework set to transform sustainable business practices and sustainability investing by providing a fully transparent and actionable framework for assessing and improving sustainability performance.The current state of sustainability reporting:· Confusing and inefficient for companies· Multiple different standards and metric· Emphasis on past activities rather than future strategies· Difficult to capture real impacts on people and the environment· No reliable benchmark for investors to assess sustainability risks and opportunitiesValuuCompass addresses precisely these challenges.The ValuuCompass addresses a critical gap in the market: the lack of a holistic, transparent system for assessing a company's true stakeholder impacts and sustainability risks that arise from these. At the heart of this new product is the Value Model, which has synthesized more than 1,200 individual impact measurements from leading global ESG and sustainability frameworks into a clear goal-based model to measure stakeholder impacts and value creation. With this new assessment system, Valuufy offers businesses and investors a clear, actionable view of value creation that goes far beyond traditional sustainability and ESG metrics. "In an era where 'value washing' - the pretence of sustainable value creation - poses significant financial and reputational risks, both companies and investors need a reliable compass," said Kyle Barnes, CEO of Valuufy. "Valuufy's products and services provide these capabilities, offering a level of transparency and insight that goes beyond all other existing solutions."Dr. Philip Sugai, Director of Research at Valuufy and Director at the Value Research Center, emphasized the revolutionary approach that Valuufy is taking: "The current systems underlying sustainability and ESG are fundamentally broken, focusing on backwards-looking disclosures rather than forward-looking strategies. Valuufy was established to change this paradigm, helping businesses to shift their focus to creating real, and measurable value across their key stakeholders."Valuufy’s ongoing activities aim to bring this important mindset to business strategy creation for businesses of all sizes. "Today, we're not just launching a new tool; we're setting a new standard for sustainable business and investing," added Marco Koeder, Chief Marketing Officer. By 2030, we aim to establish the Value Model as the global benchmark for measuring and creating sustainable value."Benefits of ValuuCompass for Companies:· First universal, objective standard to measure real impact on people and the planet· Provides actionable recommendations for improvement· Enhances performance in the sustainability reporting framework· Transforms complex data into clear, strategic insightsBenefits of ValuuCompass for Investors:· Enables truly informed decisions on sustainability risks and opportunities· Offers rigorous, quantifiable metrics for portfolio assessment· Aligns perfectly with the financial sector's data-driven approach· Provides a competitive edge in sustainable investingDiscover how Valuufy is revolutionizing the future of sustainability at www.valuufy.com.About ValuufyValuufy Inc seeks to transform how the world understands and acts on sustainability. Founded in 2024, Valuufy is a registered Japanese startup in Kyoto, Japan, born of 10 years of academic value research at Doshisha University and the Value Research Center. Led by an international team with expertise in value research, sustainability strategies, innovative technologies, business development, and ESG assessments, Valuufy provides a suite of products and services to promote value-creation activities across stakeholders for businesses of all sizes - to set new standards in transparent, data-driven decision-making in the realm of sustainability and value creation. For more, visit www.valuufy.com.The Value Research Center was officially established at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, in November 2021 to develop a system for measuring, monitoring, assessing, and reporting on organizations' value creation and destruction impacts on various stakeholder groups. The result is the Value Model, which forms the foundation for ValuuCompass.Contact:Press/MediaE: news@valuufy.comT: +81-90-9742-0860Marco KoederE: marco@valuufy.com T: +49-175-999-8647 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug 14, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced today that the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved humanized anti-soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (lecanemab) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Treatment with LEQEMBI should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia stage of disease (collectively referred to as early AD), the population in which treatment was initiated in clinical trials.LEQEMBI selectively binds to soluble Aβ aggregates (protofibrils*), as well as insoluble Aβ aggregates (fibrils) which are a major component of Aβ plaques, thereby reducing both Aβ protofibrils and Aβ plaques in the brain. LEQEMBI is the first approved treatment shown to reduce the rate of disease progression and to slow cognitive and functional decline through this mechanism. LEQEMBI is also approved in the U.S., Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Israel, and is being marketed in the U.S., Japan, and China.LEQEMBI’s approval is based on the large global Phase 3 Clarity AD study. In the Clarity AD study, LEQEMBI met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results.(1),(2) In the UAE, it is reported that 4.09% of those over 60 years old have dementia.(3) AD is considered the most common cause of dementia, typically accounting for 60-70% of cases.(4)Eisai serves as the lead of lecanemab development and regulatory submissions globally with both Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority. Biogen will commercialize LEQEMBI in the UAE.* Protofibrils are believed to contribute to the brain injury that occurs with AD and are considered to be the most toxic form of Aβ, having a primary role in the cognitive decline associated with this progressive, debilitating condition.(5) Protofibrils cause injury to neurons in the brain, which in turn, can negatively impact cognitive function via multiple mechanisms, not only increasing the development of insoluble Aβ plaques but also increasing direct damage to brain cell membranes and the connections that transmit signals between nerve cells or nerve cells and other cells. It is believed the reduction of protofibrils may prevent the progression of AD by reducing damage to neurons in the brain and cognitive dysfunction.(6) About lecanemab (LEQEMBI®)Lecanemab is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. It is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma 1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble (protofibril) and insoluble forms of amyloid-beta (Aβ).LEQEMBI’s FDA approval was based on Phase 3 data from Eisai’s, global Clarity AD clinical trial, in which it met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results.1,2 The primary endpoint was the global cognitive and functional scale, Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB). In the Clarity AD clinical trial, treatment with LEQEMBI reduced clinical decline on CDR-SB by 27% at 18 months compared to placebo. The mean CDR-SB score at baseline was approximately 3.2 in both groups. The adjusted least-squares mean change from baseline at 18 months was 1.21 with LEQEMBI and 1.66 with placebo (difference, −0.45; 95% confidence interval [CI], −0.67 to −0.23; P