Volvo

Volvo

Consumers visit a new energy hybrid technology Volvo XC70 at the Volvo flagship store in Shanghai, China on January 8, 2026.

Volvo

Volvo

Consumers visit a new energy hybrid technology Volvo XC70 at the Volvo flagship store in Shanghai, China on January 8, 2026.

Volvo

Volvo

Consumers visit a new energy hybrid technology Volvo XC70 at the Volvo flagship store in Shanghai, China on January 8, 2026.

Volvo

Volvo

Consumers visit a new energy hybrid technology Volvo XC70 at the Volvo flagship store in Shanghai, China on January 8, 2026.

Volvo

Volvo

Consumers visit a new energy hybrid technology Volvo XC70 at the Volvo flagship store in Shanghai, China on January 8, 2026.

BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event

BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event

BYD Unveils New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6”. Photo shows (from left) Lou Chao, Head of DM System Development at BYD Auto New Technology Research Institute, and Atsuki Tofukuji, President of BYD Auto Japan.=December 1,2025,Tokyo

BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event

BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event

BYD Unveils New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6”. Photo shows (from left) Lou Chao, Head of DM System Development at BYD Auto New Technology Research Institute, and Atsuki Tofukuji, President of BYD Auto Japan.=December 1,2025,Tokyo

Nissan unveils SUV featuring next-generation hybrid technology

Nissan unveils SUV featuring next-generation hybrid technology

Nissan Motor Co. unveils its Qashqai sport utility vehicle with next-generation e-Power hybrid technology during a media preview in Yokosuka in the eastern Japan prefecture of Kanagawa on May 26, 2025. The vehicle with a fuel efficiency 15 percent higher than models with existing e-Power technology will be launched in Europe in the second half of fiscal 2025.

Nissan unveils SUV featuring next-generation hybrid technology

Nissan unveils SUV featuring next-generation hybrid technology

Nissan Motor Co. unveils its Qashqai sport utility vehicle with next-generation e-Power hybrid technology during a media preview in Yokosuka in the eastern Japan prefecture of Kanagawa on May 26, 2025. The vehicle with a fuel efficiency 15 percent higher than models with existing e-Power technology will be launched in Europe in the second half of fiscal 2025.

Tianmushan Laboratory in Hangzhou

Tianmushan Laboratory in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MAY 10, 2025 - Three new types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) released at the Low-altitude Economy, Education, Science and Technology, and Talent Integration Development Conference of Tianmushan Laboratory (" Tianmu Mountain No.1 "2.0 version AI intelligent hydrogen-powered long-endurance UAV," Tianmushan No.5 "hydrogen-electric hybrid long-range hybrid-wing UAV, and" Tianmushan No.8 "air-based anti-UAV system) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on May 10, 2025.

7th CIIE - Shanghai

7th CIIE - Shanghai

A visitor learns about smart electric hybrid technology at the booth of Toyota, a full-time attender of the China International Import Expo -CIIE-, during the 7th CIIE in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2024. Running from Nov. 5 to 10, the 7th CIIE has attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions. Among all participants, 186 enterprises and institutions have achieved full attendance across all seven editions of the expo, while many others are new faces exhibiting for the first time. Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINA-JUNCAO CULTIVATION TECHNOLOGY

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINA-JUNCAO CULTIVATION TECHNOLOGY

(240802) -- KIGALI, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lin Zhanxi (R), a professor from China's Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, visits a mushroom growing shed in Kigali, Rwanda, on Aug. 2, 2024. Juncao is a hybrid grass and an important multifunctional agricultural resource developed and used for mushroom farming in China. The innovation invented by Lin Zhanxi from China's Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in the 1980s has benefitted over 100 countries, including Rwanda. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ji Li) TO GO WITH Roundup: Chinese Juncao technology bringing tangible benefits to Africans

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINA-JUNCAO CULTIVATION TECHNOLOGY

RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINA-JUNCAO CULTIVATION TECHNOLOGY

(240802) -- KIGALI, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lin Zhanxi (L), a professor from China's Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, visits a mushroom growing shed in Kigali, Rwanda, on Aug. 2, 2024. Juncao is a hybrid grass and an important multifunctional agricultural resource developed and used for mushroom farming in China. The innovation invented by Lin Zhanxi from China's Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in the 1980s has benefitted over 100 countries, including Rwanda. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ji Li) TO GO WITH Roundup: Chinese Juncao technology bringing tangible benefits to Africans

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - Dongfeng Mengshi 917 plug-in extended-range hybrid at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - Dongfeng Mengshi 917 plug-in extended-range hybrid at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - Dongfeng Mengshi 917 plug-in extended-range hybrid at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - Dongfeng Mengshi 917 plug-in extended-range hybrid at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - Dongfeng Mengshi 917 plug-in extended-range hybrid at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - Dongfeng Mengshi 917 plug-in extended-range hybrid at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - Dongfeng Mengshi 917 plug-in extended-range hybrid at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair

10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2024 - Visitors view The hybrid Raptors of Orient Motors at The 10th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2024.

2024 Beijing Science and Technology Week

2024 Beijing Science and Technology Week

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - Visitors experience the "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation MR Hybrid Experience System" at the 2024 Beijing Science and Technology Week in Beijing, China, May 25, 2024.

Hydrogen hybrid power supply equips drones with "strong heart"

STORY: Hydrogen hybrid power supply equips drones with "strong heart" SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of industrial-grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) adapted with a hydrogen hybrid power supply system 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZHONGWEI, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics STORYLINE: An industrial-grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) adapted with a hydrogen hybrid power supply system achieved successful test flights. This UAV was independently developed by a team led by a researcher in China's Dalian, featuring high efficiency, high reliability, and long battery life. Experts say that this power supply system can extend the endurance of drones to two hours. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZHONGWEI, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics The fuel cell coupling system we developed has the advantage of co

24th China International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition

24th China International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2024 - Visitors visit a "Large hybrid multi-rotor UAV" at the 24th China International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing, China, March 25, 2024.

2024 Beijing International Hydrogen Energy Technology and Equipment Exhibition

2024 Beijing International Hydrogen Energy Technology and Equipment Exhibition

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2024 - Visitors visit the "Hydrogen Hybrid wheeled Robot Vehicle" at the 2024 Beijing International Hydrogen Technology and Equipment Exhibition at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing, China, March 25, 2024.

2024 Beijing International Hydrogen Energy Technology and Equipment Exhibition

2024 Beijing International Hydrogen Energy Technology and Equipment Exhibition

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2024 - Visitors visit a "hybrid car" at the 2024 Beijing International Hydrogen Energy Technology and Equipment Exhibition at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing, China, March 25, 2024.

Expert regards technology as most powerful engine of China's NEV industry

STORY: Expert regards technology as most powerful engine of China's NEV industry SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles 2. various of NEVs of different brands 3. SOUNDBITE (English): LIU JIA, Analyst of Electronics & Automotive from Nomura Orient International Securities STORYLINE: China's auto exports surged 57.9 percent year-on-year to a record high of 4.91 million vehicles in 2023 as the country's automakers expanded their presence overseas, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed. It marks another significant increase after the country exported more than 3 million vehicles in 2022 and over 2 million in 2021. The massive growth was propelled by a surge in the exports of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which soared 77.6 percent to more than 1.2 million units in the past year. Exports of pure electric vehicles expanded by 80.9 percent while that of hybrid ones incr

Pakistan exports first shipment of red chilies to China in CPEC agriculture cooperation

STORY: Pakistan exports first shipment of red chilies to China in CPEC agriculture cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: KARACHI, Pakistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GOHAR EJAZ, Pakistani caretaker Minister for Commerce 3. various of the red chilies fields 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHENG XIAOHUI, Project manager at China's Sichuan Litong Food Group STORYLINE: Pakistan has made its first shipment of dry red chilies to China as part of enhanced agricultural cooperation between the two countries under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). To mark the event, a grand ceremony was held on Tuesday in Pakistan's port city of Karachi in southern Sindh province, attended by officials, experts, and business people, among others, from both Pakistan and China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GOHAR EJAZ, Pakistani caretaker Minister for Commerce "I believe that we must invite and employ new technology, hybrid

Lenovo deepens ties with key global partners, eyeing "AI for All"

STORY: Lenovo deepens ties with key global partners, eyeing "AI for All" DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:08 LOCATION: AUSTIN, U.S. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lenovo's Tech World 2023 conference 2. various of speakers on stage STORYLINE: Computer giant Lenovo Group unveiled a comprehensive vision of 'AI for All' at its Tech World 2023 conference on Tuesday in Austin, Texas, while deepening cooperation with its key global partners. The company is working on the next generation of AI-ready and AI-optimized infrastructure to bring powerful, tailored, scalable and energy-efficient AI to customers worldwide through a hybrid approach. "This (event) is also a celebration of partnerships with key leaders in the AI era," Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yang Yuanqing said in his keynote address, "Together, we are unleashing the power of AI to help build a smarter, more inclusive, and more sustainable world." Lenovo plans to deliver industry-leading AI technology to organizations of all siz

China-Malaysia automotive collaboration of strategic importance: Malaysian PM

STORY: China-Malaysia automotive collaboration of strategic importance: Malaysian PM DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANWAR IBRAHIM, Malaysian Prime Minister 3. various of Proton's newest model 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI SHUFU, Chairman of Geely Holding Group 5. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday that the continued partnership and close collaboration between Malaysian national carmaker Proton and China's Geely are of strategic importance. Anwar made the remarks at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90, the first hybrid vehicle from the carmaker. The X90 is an SUV based on the Geely Haoyue. It marks Proton's entry into the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANWAR IBRAHIM, Malaysian Prime Minister "The automotive industry is a strategic economic sector. One can not underesti

African scientists root for hybrid rice to beat climate-induced hunger crisis

STORY:African scientists root for hybrid rice to beat climate-induced hunger crisis DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of hybrid rice field 2. various of scientists and other people by the field 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL OKOGBENIN, Director, Program Development and Commercialization at African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) 4. various of hybrid rice field 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEILA OCHUGBOJU, Executive director, Alliance for Science in Africa 6. various of hybrid rice field STORYLINE: Scientists in Africa have stressed that large-scale adoption of hybrid rice will play an important role in tackling hunger and malnutrition crisis in the continent. Emmanuel Okogbenin, director for program development and commercialization at African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), said the introduction of improved rice varieties will help ensure food security and reduce poverty. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL OKOGBENIN,

Green power plant highlights Thailand's move toward low-carbon society

STORY: Green power plant highlights Thailand's move toward low-carbon society DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the project 2. various of visitors 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUWITA SHOTUK, Senior engineer at Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHATCHAI MOWING, Assistant Governor of Power Plant Engineering and Construction at the EGAT STORYLINE: A hydro-floating solar project in the Sirindhorn Dam in northeastern Thailand has brought more than green energy to the local community. The project is co-developed by China Energy Engineering Group. After a year of commercial operation, it has also become a platform to benefit sustainable livelihoods as it features an exhibition center and a 400-meter-long "Nature Walkway," where visitors can enjoy the dam scenery and view the floating panels. With a combination of two energy sources, this hybrid project generates electricity through solar energy

Mazda's new 1.5 liter diesel engine

Mazda's new 1.5 liter diesel engine

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken June 10, 2014 in Tokyo shows Mazda Motor Corp.'s new diesel engine, which has a displacement of 1500 cc and uses the automaker's fuel efficient Skyactiv technology. Mazda said the same day the engine, which will be installed in a new subcompact car, is likely to achieve the highest fuel efficiency in Japan except for minicars and hybrid vehicles.

Mazda President Yamanouchi

Mazda President Yamanouchi

TOKYO, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. President Takashi Yamanouchi explains the company's new technology in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2010. The automaker said the same day it will release a new gasoline-powered vehicle with about the same fuel efficiency as hybrid vehicles.

Toyota to provide hybrid system technology to Ford

Toyota to provide hybrid system technology to Ford

NAGOYA, Japan - File photo shows the Prius hybrid car produced by Toyota Motor Corp. Toyota and Ford Motor Co. said on March 9 that they have signed a licensing agreement allowing Ford to use Toyota's hybrid system control technology patents for its hybrid system.

Toyota, Nissan announce tie-up on hybrid technology

Toyota, Nissan announce tie-up on hybrid technology

TOKYO, Japan - Akihiko Saito (R), Toyota Motor Corp.'s executive vice president, along with Nobuo Okubo, Nissan Motor Co.'s executive vice president, briefs reporters on an agreement that Toyota will provide Nissan with technology for developing hybrid cars on a long-term basis.

Chinese-made EVs shine at Thailand motor show

STORY: Chinese-made EVs shine at Thailand motor show DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:46 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thailand International Motor Expo STORYLINE: The Thailand International Motor Expo, which kicked off on Thursday, has drawn a number of Chinese automakers showcasing their latest electric vehicle (EV) models. Due to significant tax reductions and subsidies, Thailand's EV market has seen a round of rapid development. At this year's expo, nearly half of the pure EV models are brought by Chinese brands. Ora Grand Cat by Great Wall Motor (GWM) attracted crowds of visitors with its novel and fashionable look. GWM brought three pure EV models, as well as best-selling vehicles such as the Haval H6 Hybrid, which was used as one of the official logistic vehicles for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November. SAIC Thailand has brought nine models to the exhibition, including three pure EVs, among which the MG4 is the first rear-wheel drive electric vehic

China's BeiDou reaches world-class level: white paper

STORY: China's BeiDou reaches world-class level: white paper DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference 2. various of Ran Chengqi STORYLINE: China has built the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into a top-class system with cutting-edge technologies, pioneering design and powerful functions, according to a white paper published Friday by the State Council Information Office. Titled "China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System in the New Era," the white paper said the BDS has reached a world-leading level in core technologies in terms of hybrid constellation, inter-satellite links, and signal structure. BDS is compatible with other navigation satellite systems and capable of providing diversified and specialized services, the paper said. It also highlighted BeiDou's outstanding batch production capability, saying in less than three years, 18 rockets deployed 30 BDS satellites into orbit, "a pace unmatched by any other count

Opportunity brought by China's import expo enormous: Argentine official

STORY: Opportunity brought by China's import expo enormous: Argentine official DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. various of Argentina 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): CECILIA TODESCABOCCO, Secretary of International Economic Relations of Argentine Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Some 20 companies from Argentina will participate in the fifth China International Import Exhibition (CIIE), which will take place in Shanghai on Nov. 5-10, in an online-offline hybrid format. The South American country will have a 300-square-meter exhibition area that will showcase wines, agro-industrial products, fish products and more. It will also have a 40-square-meter stand with products linked to the technology sector and communications. An Argentine official said that the opportunity brought by the CIIE "is enormous due to the size of the Chinese market." SOUNDBITE (Spanish): CECILIA TODESCABOCCO, Secretary of International Economic Relations of Argent

China's BYD to build EV plant in Thailand

STORY: China's BYD to build EV plant in Thailand DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a new electric vehicle factory in Thailand 2. various of a land purchase agreement signing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU XUELIANG, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division STORYLINE: Chinese automaker BYD on Thursday signed a land purchase agreement with Thailand's industrial estate developer WHA Group to build its new electric vehicle (EV) factory in the Southeast Asian country. The 96-hectare plant is located in Thailand's eastern Rayong province. The plant is scheduled to start operation in 2024, with an annual production capacity of 150,000 units. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU XUELIANG, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division "We will make pure electric vehicles first, and will also consider manufacturing PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) here based on the actual needs of the Thai market. We h

Peru sees rising sales of electric vehicles

STORY: Peru sees rising sales of electric vehicles DATELINE: May 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of pure and hybrid electric vehicles 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ALBERTO MORISAKI, Director of Economic Studies at Peruvian Automobile Association (courtesy of AAP) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ALBERTO MORISAKI, Director of Economic Studies at Peruvian Automobile Association (courtesy of AAP) 4. various of street view STORYLINE: According to figures released on Thursday by the Peruvian Automobile Association (AAP), in the first quarter of 2022, the sales of lightweight pure and hybrid electric vehicles increased to 744 units, representing a growth rate of 136 percent when compared to the same period of 2021. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ALBERTO MORISAKI, Director of Economic Studies at Peruvian Automobile Association "There has been an important increase in the sales of these vehicles. There are new brands entering the market, bringing new models at competitive p

China's self-developed hydraulic modules to promote hybrid vehicle development

STORY: China's self-developed hydraulic modules to promote hybrid vehicle development DATELINE: May 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of the production linesSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU YONG, Chief expert of Chongqing Tsingshan Industrial Co., Ltd.various of the engineers workingSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHOU YONG, Chief expert of Chongqing Tsingshan Industrial Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: A Chinese research team has developed home-grown seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) hydraulic modules, making a breakthrough in the production of the powertrain system of automobiles. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU YONG, Chief expert of Chongqing Tsingshan Industrial Co., Ltd. "Last year, we sold more than 300,000 such hydraulic modules. Compared with the technologies of other competitors, our product is more technologically advanced. Second, in terms of the cost, we've tried everything possible to reduce the cost to make the product cost-effective for our customer

Youths contribute to hybrid wheat breeding in Xi'an, China

STORY: Youths contribute to hybrid wheat breeding in Xi'an, China DATELINE: May 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of researchers working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG XUAN, Researcher from Yangling Qinfeng Seed-industry Co., Ltd. 3. various of Chinese agriculture STORYLINE: A research team in Xi'an, China, has successively bred and promoted 15 wheat varieties through wheat cross-breeding. Nearly 70 percent of the 26-member team in Yangling Qinfeng Seed-industry Co. are "post-80s" and "post-90s." They use advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of wheat hybrid breeding. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG XUAN, Researcher from Yangling Qinfeng Seed-industry Co., Ltd. "Wheat breeding can be divided into several stages. What we are doing now is removing stamens and cross-pollination of wheat. Then we will have the first filial generation of hybrids, or F1 hybrids. After that, we select those with superior traits, which are called F2 hybrids. The process

Philippines, China enhance agricultural cooperation to safeguard food security

STORY: Philippines, China enhance agricultural cooperation to safeguard food security DATELINE: March 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM DAR, Philippine Agriculture Secretary 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUANG XILIAN, China's Ambassador to the Philippines STORYLINE: The Philippines is reaping fruits of its agricultural collaboration with China in increasing food supply and safeguarding food security in the country, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said on Friday. Dar made the remarks at a ceremony marking the inauguration of new breeding laboratories at the Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) in Munoz city in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila. Dar said PhilSCAT, as an important initiative aided by China, has helped the Philippines increase its rice production thanks to the introduction of hybrid rice from China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM DAR, Philippine Agriculture Se

Current Toshiba "SCiB" products

Current Toshiba "SCiB" products

Toshiba is planning to commercialize the next generation of its proprietary SCiB lithium-ion rechargeable batteries in fiscal 2020 or later, with an energy density that is more than 50% higher than that of conventional products. The company has already developed a prototype cell at its research laboratory and will establish mass production technology. While SCiBs are strong in terms of longevity and fast charging performance, energy density, which leads to higher battery capacity, has been an issue. The company aims to expand its business by focusing on hybrid vehicles (HV), railroads and stationary applications. However, in the lithium-ion battery market as a whole, major manufacturers in Japan, China and South Korea are competing with each other. Toshiba's strategy is to target a "niche top" market by narrowing down the target market because price competition is not in Toshiba's favor. (Photo taken on November 15, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Kanagawa University's Hybrid Rocket

Kanagawa University's Hybrid Rocket

The Aerospace Structures Laboratory of Kanagawa University will conduct a flight demonstration in September of a hybrid rocket whose components are being jointly developed with a small and medium-sized manufacturing company in Ota-ku, Tokyo. The target altitude is a maximum of 15 kilometers, and in order to reach this altitude, the vehicle has been made larger than before, and the basic technology will be established with the aim of reaching the target altitude of 100 kilometers by 2022. The ratio of propellant to the total weight of the rocket has also been increased. Up to now, the machining of the parts had been done in the Aerospace Structures Laboratory of Kanagawa University, but with the increase in size of the vehicle, they began to collaborate with companies. "In the future, we want to develop a rocket that can launch small satellites quickly and inexpensively," without using special technology. (= August 10, 2019, photo location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Researcher unveils high-precision analyzer for electric vehicle motors

Researcher unveils high-precision analyzer for electric vehicle motors

A researcher explains a high-precision motor analyzer developed by the Technology Research Association of Magnetic Materials for High-Efficiency Motors, a research group formed by carmakers and electronics manufacturers, at Osaka Prefecture University in Sakai, western Japan, on April 13, 2015. The device can measure energy consumption in electric and hybrid vehicles more accurately. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Mazda President Yamanouchi

Mazda President Yamanouchi

TOKYO, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. President Takashi Yamanouchi explains the company's new technology in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2010. The automaker said the same day it will release a new gasoline-powered vehicle with about the same fuel efficiency as hybrid vehicles. (Kyodo)

Hong Qi Supercar S9 At the Shanghai Auto Show

Hong Qi Supercar S9 At the Shanghai Auto Show

A Hong Qi supercar S9 is seen at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai, China, April 19, 2021. Hong Qi S9 is China FAW's first supercar, with a top speed of more than 400 km/h, using V8T engine and three-motor hybrid technology, the power is more than 1,029kW (1,400 horsepower), 100 km acceleration of 1.9 seconds, the global limited to less than 100 cars, 20 million yuan price.

Hong Qi Supercar S9 At the Shanghai Auto Show

Hong Qi Supercar S9 At the Shanghai Auto Show

A Hong Qi supercar S9 is seen at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai, China, April 19, 2021. Hong Qi S9 is China FAW's first supercar, with a top speed of more than 400 km/h, using V8T engine and three-motor hybrid technology, the power is more than 1,029kW (1,400 horsepower), 100 km acceleration of 1.9 seconds, the global limited to less than 100 cars, 20 million yuan price.