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Bosch and Hitachi Collaborate on AI-Driven Building Management Solutions Jun. 11, 2026. - Bosch Home Comfort Group and Hitachi, Ltd. have announced a collaboration to enhance building management solutions through their new offering, 'HMAX for Buildings.' This suite combines Bosch's expertise in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) with Hitachi's advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The collaboration aims to address the growing complexities in building management, which include labor shortages, the need for decarbonization, […]
Toyota to Join 1000 Miglia Gran Turismo Experience in 2026 Jun. 11, 2026. - Toyota Motor Corporation will participate in the 1000 Miglia Gran Turismo Experience 2026, marking a significant milestone as the first Japanese manufacturer to enter vehicles in a 1000 Miglia-related event. The event is scheduled to take place in Brescia, Italy, from June 9 to 13, 2026. The 1000 Miglia, originally a public road race held in Italy from 1927 to […]
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SEL Unveils Fire-Resistant Lithium-Ion Battery with Novel Cathode Material Jun. 9, 2026. - Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. (SEL) has made a significant breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology by developing a high-energy-density rechargeable battery that demonstrates enhanced fire resistance. The Japan-based company announced that its prototype battery, utilizing a newly developed cathode material called LCNO (TM), successfully passed a nail penetration safety test without igniting or experiencing thermal runaway. LCNO (TM), or Ni-doped […]
Mazda Advances CO2 Capture in Racing Cars with New Demonstration Jun. 9, 2026. - Mazda Motor Corporation has made significant progress in its efforts to develop an onboard carbon dioxide capture system, known as 'Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture.' The company recently conducted a successful demonstration test during the Super Taikyu Series 2026, showcasing the system's ability to store CO2 while driving. During the test, held from June 5 to 7, 2026, Mazda's race car, […]
Hitachi and Intel Announce Strategic Collaboration on Physical AI and Advanced Computing Jun. 9, 2026. - Hitachi, Ltd. and Intel Corporation have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing physical AI, advanced computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure across various industries, including manufacturing, energy, and mobility. The partnership will leverage Hitachi’s expertise in information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) alongside Intel’s advanced computing capabilities and silicon-based platforms. The goal is to develop next-generation computing capabilities and […]
Hitachi Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing to Boost Cybersecurity Jun. 9, 2026. - Hitachi, Ltd. has announced its participation in Project Glasswing, a cybersecurity initiative led by Anthropic PBC. This collaboration aims to enhance the protection of critical software as artificial intelligence continues to advance. Under the agreement, Hitachi will gain access to Anthropic's frontier AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, which will be utilized to bolster the cybersecurity of Hitachi's software and products, […]
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