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Electric bus to run on Alpine route in central Japan

TATEYAMA, Japan, April 7 Kyodo - Video taken in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, on April 7, 2025, shows an electric bus set to be deployed on the tunnel section of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route straddling Toyama and Nagano prefectures in central Japan, unveiled to the media ahead of the April 15 start of the operation. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Electric bus to run on Alpine route in central Japan

TATEYAMA, Japan, April 7 Kyodo - Video taken in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, on April 7, 2025, shows an electric bus set to be deployed on the tunnel section of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route straddling Toyama and Nagano prefectures in central Japan, unveiled to the media ahead of the April 15 start of the operation. (Kyodo)

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Electric bus to run on Alpine route in central Japan

Photo taken in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, on April 7, 2025, shows an electric bus set to be deployed on the tunnel section of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route straddling Toyama and Nagano prefectures in central Japan, unveiled to the media ahead of the April 15 start of the operation.

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Electric bus to run on Alpine route in central Japan

Photo taken in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, on April 7, 2025, shows an electric bus set to be deployed on the tunnel section of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route straddling Toyama and Nagano prefectures in central Japan, unveiled to the media ahead of the April 15 start of the operation.

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Electric bus to run on Alpine route in central Japan

Photo taken in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, on April 7, 2025, shows an electric bus set to be deployed on the tunnel section of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route straddling Toyama and Nagano prefectures in central Japan, unveiled to the media ahead of the April 15 start of the operation.

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- URUMQI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors learn about drilling equipment at the booth of China's Dongfang Electric Corporation at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo, held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, commenced Wednesday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Themed "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo will run until Sunday. It has drawn over 1,900 participants from 50 countries, regions and international organizations, showcasing over 6,000 varieties of products. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- URUMQI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about drilling equipment at the booth of China's Dongfang Electric Corporation at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo, held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, commenced Wednesday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Themed "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo will run until Sunday. It has drawn over 1,900 participants from 50 countries, regions and international organizations, showcasing over 6,000 varieties of products. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains run on the metro rail track in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 23, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Guo Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains run on the metro rail track in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 23, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Guo Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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Maltese PM launches 250 EVs for public service

STORY: Maltese PM launches 250 EVs for public service SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: ATTARD, Malta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people attending the expo 2. various of Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela visiting the expo STORYLINE: Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday launched a fleet of 250 government electric vehicles (EVs) during his visit to the Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Center. The expo, themed "Investing in Skills," kicked off on Wednesday and will run until Sunday. Abela said the launch of the cars is a reflection of the government's commitment to safeguarding the environment, as part of a wider drive to reach the country's environmental targets and become carbon-neutral. He highlighted several incentives to help Maltese families invest in renewable energy, and outlined key projects that the government is currently implementing, mainly the shore-to-ship project which is decreasing emissions by 90

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-AUTONOMOUS-ELECTRIC BUS

(240306) -- AYUTTHAYA, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member shows a radar map inside an autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology in Ayutthaya, Thailand, March 5, 2024. An autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology has recently started trial operation in the city of Ayutthaya. The bus seats 20 passengers and will end its trial run in July. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-AUTONOMOUS-ELECTRIC BUS

(240306) -- AYUTTHAYA, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers sit in an autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology in Ayutthaya, Thailand, March 5, 2024. An autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology has recently started trial operation in the city of Ayutthaya. The bus seats 20 passengers and will end its trial run in July. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-AUTONOMOUS-ELECTRIC BUS

(240306) -- AYUTTHAYA, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology is in operation in Ayutthaya, Thailand, March 5, 2024. An autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology has recently started trial operation in the city of Ayutthaya. The bus seats 20 passengers and will end its trial run in July. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-AUTONOMOUS-ELECTRIC BUS

(240306) -- AYUTTHAYA, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers get off an autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology in Ayutthaya, Thailand, March 5, 2024. An autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology has recently started trial operation in the city of Ayutthaya. The bus seats 20 passengers and will end its trial run in July. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-AUTONOMOUS-ELECTRIC BUS

(240306) -- AYUTTHAYA, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology is in operation in Ayutthaya, Thailand, March 5, 2024. An autonomous electric bus powered by 5G technology has recently started trial operation in the city of Ayutthaya. The bus seats 20 passengers and will end its trial run in July. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-CLEAN MOBILITY-FAIR

(231109) -- PRAGUE, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man places an item on top of an electric robot for delivery at e-SALON 2023 in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov. 9, 2023. The 5th edition of e-SALON, a trade fair for clean mobility, technologies and e-mobility solutions, kicked off on Thursday and will run till Nov. 12. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/ Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-CLEAN MOBILITY-FAIR

(231109) -- PRAGUE, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at an electric motorcycle at e-SALON 2023 in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov. 9, 2023. The 5th edition of e-SALON, a trade fair for clean mobility, technologies and e-mobility solutions, kicked off on Thursday and will run till Nov. 12. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/ Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-CLEAN MOBILITY-FAIR

(231109) -- PRAGUE, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man collects an item brought to him by an electric robot at e-SALON 2023 in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov. 9, 2023. The 5th edition of e-SALON, a trade fair for clean mobility, technologies and e-mobility solutions, kicked off on Thursday and will run till Nov. 12. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/ Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-CLEAN MOBILITY-FAIR

(231109) -- PRAGUE, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view electric wheelchairs at e-SALON 2023 in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov. 9, 2023. The 5th edition of e-SALON, a trade fair for clean mobility, technologies and e-mobility solutions, kicked off on Thursday and will run till Nov. 12. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/ Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-CLEAN MOBILITY-FAIR

(231109) -- PRAGUE, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Electric mopeds are on display at e-SALON 2023 in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov. 9, 2023. The 5th edition of e-SALON, a trade fair for clean mobility, technologies and e-mobility solutions, kicked off on Thursday and will run till Nov. 12. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/ Xinhua)

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Special train celebrating Tigers' Japan Series win

Photo taken in Nishinomiya in the western Japan prefecture of Hyogo on Nov. 7, 2023, shows a Hanshin Electric Railway Co. train car adorned with cutouts of the Hanshin Tigers' manager and players in celebration of the local baseball team's first Japan Series championship in 38 years. The special train will run through the end of January 2024.

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Special train celebrating Tigers' Japan Series win

Photo taken in Nishinomiya in the western Japan prefecture of Hyogo on Nov. 7, 2023, shows a Hanshin Electric Railway Co. train car adorned with cutouts of the Hanshin Tigers' manager and players in celebration of the local baseball team's first Japan Series championship in 38 years. The special train will run through the end of January 2024.

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Special train celebrating Tigers' Japan Series win

Photo taken in Nishinomiya in the western Japan prefecture of Hyogo on Nov. 7, 2023, shows Hanshin Electric Railway Co. train cars adorned with cutouts of the Hanshin Tigers' manager and players in celebration of the local baseball team's first Japan Series championship in 38 years. The special train will run through the end of January 2024.

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Test-run of self-driving electric bus

A self-driving electric bus is given a test run in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture on Oct. 24, 2023, in a project involving the central Japan prefecture and business including NTT Docomo Inc.

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Test-run of self-driving electric bus

A self-driving electric bus is given a test run in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture on Oct. 24, 2023, in a project involving the central Japan prefecture and business including NTT Docomo Inc.

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JAPAN-CHIBA-CEATEC-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION

(231017) -- CHIBA, Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows the electric car solution by Panasonic during the media day for the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) 2023 in the city of Chiba, Japan. The CEATEC 2023, one of the largest digital technology exhibitions in Asia, is set to run for four days from Tuesday to Friday in Chiba, east of Tokyo, with a total of 684 companies and organizations, including electronics makers and information technology firms, taking part from Japan and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-CHIBA-CEATEC-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION

(231017) -- CHIBA, Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows an item produced by Mitsubishi Electric during the media day for the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) 2023 in the city of Chiba, Japan. The CEATEC 2023, one of the largest digital technology exhibitions in Asia, is set to run for four days from Tuesday to Friday in Chiba, east of Tokyo, with a total of 684 companies and organizations, including electronics makers and information technology firms, taking part from Japan and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-OPEN (CN)

(231015) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer negotiates business at a booth for electric tools during the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The event, which will run until Nov. 4, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Over 100,000 buyers from more than 200 countries and regions have registered for the event, said Xu Bing, spokesperson for the fair. The online platform of the fair will offer services for both exhibitors and buyers, according to Xu. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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Motor show in Munich

Photo taken in Munich, Germany, on Sept. 5, 2023, shows Renault SA's Scenic E-Tech electric vehicle unveiled at IAA Mobility, one of Europe's largest international motor shows that began the same day for a six-day run.

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Motor show in Munich

Photo taken in Munich, Germany, on Sept. 5, 2023, shows Mercedes-Benz Group's Concept CLA Class electric vehicle unveiled at IAA Mobility, one of Europe's largest international motor shows that began the same day for a six-day run. The new prototype EV is capable of traveling more than 750 kilometers on a single charge, according to the automaker.

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR (CN)

(230415) -- GUANGZHOU, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer (R) learns about China's electric bicycle products at the New Energy and Intelligent Connected Vehicles exhibition section of the 133rd session of China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2023. With the full resumption of on-site activities, the fair kicked off in Guangzhou on Saturday. The long-standing event will run until May 5 and welcome purchasers from over 220 countries and regions, covering markets in Europe, the United States, and emerging markets along the Belt and Road. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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Myanmar implements pilot EV project using Chinese-made vehicles

STORY: Myanmar implements pilot EV project using Chinese-made vehicles DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of electric cars in Yangon 2. various of Yangon's auto showrooms showcasing EVs 3. various of the Pannita Auto Fair in Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar is implementing a one-year electric vehicle (EV) pilot project with the use of Chinese-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In January, Myanmar imported the first batch of 40 Chinese-made BEVs. Under the pilot project, which runs throughout the year, 10 of the imported Chinese BYD e2 cars will run as electric taxis in Yangon and another 10 vehicles will run as taxis in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw. To encourage its EV sector, Myanmar established the National-level Leading Committee on Development of Electric Vehicles and Related Business in June last year. The country then granted a zero-tariff treatment on imported EVs effective from Nov. 2 last year until March 31 this year. An

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Myanmar starts pilot electric vehicle project with Chinese-made cars

STORY: Myanmar starts pilot electric vehicle project with Chinese-made cars DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangon streets 2. various of a knowledge-sharing program on EVs 3. various of Yangon streets STORYLINE: Myanmar is implementing a one-year electric vehicle (EV) pilot project starting from Jan. 1 until Dec. 31 this year after importing 40 Chinese-made electric cars last month. As part of the pilot project, a knowledge-sharing program on EVs was held in Yangon on Saturday, attracting more than 200 participants. The event was organized by the National-level Leading Committee on Development of Electric Vehicles and Related Business and related EV organizations. According to the committee, under the pilot project, 10 of the imported Chinese BYD e2 cars will run as electric taxis in Yangon and another 10 vehicles will run as taxis in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw. To encourage its EV sector, Myanmar in June last year estab

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Chinese-made electric tuk-tuk taxis help Kenyan city curb emissions

STORY: Chinese-made electric tuk-tuk taxis help Kenyan city curb emissions DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese-manufactured electric tricycle taxis 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALBERT KEINO, Chief officer of Transport and Infrastructure department of Mombasa STORYLINE: Chinese-manufactured electric tricycle taxis (tuk-tuks) have been launched in Kenya's port city of Mombasa in a bid to curb carbon emissions and reduce noise pollution. With a full charge, the electric tuk-tuks can run 100 kilometers. Mombasa currently has about 10,000 tuk-tuks, which are said to be the biggest emitters in the city. SOUNDBITE (English): ALBERT KEINO, Chief officer of Transport and Infrastructure department of Mombasa "This goes a long way in supporting and complementing our sustainability efforts and especially with regard to sustainable transportation. we are encouraged to see that the opening space is increasingly becoming open to players in the e-mob

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Kobe Luminarie event starts for 12-day run

KOBE, Japan - The Kobe Luminarie illumination event, held annually in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, starts in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 4, 2014, for a 12-day run. Around 200,000 electric bulbs were lit up simultaneously.

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Kobe Luminarie event starts for 12-day run

KOBE, Japan - The Kobe Luminarie illumination event, held annually in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, starts in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 4, 2014, for a 12-day run. Around 200,000 electric bulbs were lit up simultaneously.

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Nankai, Peach Aviation launches special "Rapi:t"

OSAKA, Japan - A special version of Nankai Electric Railway Co.'s "Rapi:t" limited express train sporting a design similar to low-cost carrier Peach Aviation's aircraft is seen in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 5, 2014. The "Happyliner" will run for about a year from Sept. 7 between Nankai Namba Station and Kansai-Airport Station.

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Participants run in glowing costumes

TOKYO, Japan - Participants start running in glowing costumes, some equipped with light-emitting diodes, during the Electric Run nighttime running/walking event in the Inage Kaihin Park in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in July 2014.

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Prototype electric plane makes trial ground run in Japan

OITA, Japan - A prototype small electric airplane goes through a trial run on the ground in Bungoono, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 15, 2014. The propeller-driven plane ran about 300 meters in 25 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 80 km per hour.

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Power-accumulating train starts operating in Tochigi Pref.

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - The "Accum" power accumulating train departs JR Utsunomiya Station in Tochigi Prefecture on March 15, 2014, becoming the first of its kind to operate in Japan. East Japan Railway Co.'s Accum will accumulate electricity while running on the electric-powered Tohoku Line and use the stored battery to run on the Karasuyama Line, which has not yet been wired up.

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Panasonic releases wall-hanging power storage system

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. unveils in Osaka, Japan, on Feb. 24, 2014, a compact wall-hanging electricity storage system for household use, which can run electric appliances in the event of a power outage, for sale from Feb. 28.

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Panasonic unveils compact wall-hanging power storage system

OSAKA, Japan - Hung on the upper right wall is a compact wall-hanging electricity storage system for household use, unveiled by Panasonic Corp. in Osaka, Japan, on Feb. 24, 2014. The system can run electric appliances in the event of a power outage.

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Japan's Aono looks at scoreboard in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Ryo Aono of Japan gazes at the electric board after his second run in the men's halfpipe qualifying round of the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

TOKYO, Japan - Isshu Sugawara (L), senior vice minister of economy, trade and industry, takes a test ride in an electric vehicle converted from the two-seat Caterham Super Seven, a British sports car, at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013, at a ceremony to mark the start of the EV's demonstration run around Japan. To his right is Tadashi Tateuchi, leader of the Japan Electric Vehicle Club. The EV, made by replacing a gasoline engine with motor, battery and other parts, will return to Tokyo on Nov. 17 after visiting 46 of Japan's 47 prefectures.

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Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

TOKYO, Japan - An electric vehicle (front) converted from the two-seat Caterham Super Seven, a British sports car, leaves the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013, for a demonstration run around Japan. The converted EV, made by replacing a gasoline engine with motor, battery and other parts, will return to Tokyo on Nov. 17 after visiting 46 of Japan's 47 prefectures. The two EVs in the background will accompany it on the journey.

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Ultracompact car

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows an ultracompact car produced by Nissan Motor Co. Japan's transport ministry gave the green light on June 14, 2013, for the two-seat ultracompact electric vehicle to run on public roads on a trial basis in parts of Kanagawa Prefecture from July.

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Nissan stretches Leaf electric car's mileage

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. unveils a restyled Leaf electric car in Tokyo on Nov. 20, 2012. The vehicle, released in Japan the same day, can run up to 228 kilometers (142 miles) on one charge, an improvement from 200 km for the previous model, thanks to reduced body weight and enhanced energy-saving technologies.

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Myanmar president inspects power plants in Kanagawa

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar President Thein Sein (L front) is briefed by Masayoshi Kitamura (R front), president of Electric Power Development Co., about the company's environmentally friendly and highly efficient coal-fired power plant technology. They are pictured while on the roof of a thermal power plant run by the company in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on April 22, 2012.

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TEPCO's compensation management center

TOKYO, Japan - Workers inside a ''compensation management center'' in Tokyo run by Tokyo Electric Power Co. confirm the content of compensation claims from individuals for damage caused by the nuclear crisis at the company's Fukushima Daiichi power plant on Dec. 5, 2011. The utility on the same day began accepting the second round of compensation claims for the three-month period from Sept. 1.

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Fire breaks out at Yokohama power plant

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in the morning of Nov. 25, 2011, shows a thermal power plant in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo. A fire broke out the previous night at the Isogo power plant, run by Electric Power Development Co., also known as J-Power. The blaze had almost been put out by the early hours of Nov. 25 with no casualties reported but a firefighting operation continued through the morning.