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MELBOURNE, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TransNusa, the Asia-Pacific region’s pioneering Premium Service Carrier, today marked a major international expansion milestone with the official launch of its maiden flight from Bali to Melbourne. The inaugural daily scheduled flight establishes a highly competitive alternative on the heavily travelled Australia-Indonesia corridor.The strategic expansion from Melbourne follows TransNusa’s exceptional growth in the Australian market, where it rapidly captured a 20 percent market share in Perth by increasing its scheduled flight frequency to 21 by July 2026 from just 3 weekly flights in April 2025. This showcases the confidence and loyalty the TransNusa brand has garnered in the Australian market within 15 short months.Datuk Bernard Francis, Group Chief Executive Officer of TransNusa, speaking on the historic launch stated that this new daily Melbourne-Bali route marks a significant milestone in the airline’s growth trajectory, shifting the paradigm from conventional point-to-point operations to positioning Bali as a primary international transit hub for Australian travellers.“The launch of the Melbourne-Bali route represents a monumental step forward in TransNusa’s international expansion strategy. It strengthens Bali’s position as a premier gateway between Australia and Asia, while giving travellers a compelling new choice that combines connectivity, value, and a distinctly premium travel experience,” said the Malaysian-born aviation industry captain, Datuk Bernard.“Bali remains a prime global holiday destination, and by connecting it directly to Melbourne, we are providing travellers from Australia with a highly competitive, premium flying alternative,” he added.“TransNusa has always strived to deliver beyond expectations as our aim is to provide reliable, comfortable, and affordable travel choices across the region,” Datuk Bernard explained.Datuk Bernard Francis... TransNusa offers a Beyond Bali network connectivity, allowing passengers to expand their experience and planning with smooth transitions to world class local and international island destinationTo celebrate this milestone, TransNusa continues to offer exclusive introductory fares, with standard basic seats starting from just AUD299. Distinct from traditional low-cost competitors, even TransNusa’s standard tickets include generous baggage provisions alongside baseline comfort amenities such as complimentary water and snacks.Strategic Schedule and Beyond Bali Network ConnectivityEngineered to seamlessly accommodate both leisure holidaymakers and business travellers, the route operates on an optimized overnight and morning schedule:Flight 8B 18 departs Bali (DPS) at 20:45 from I Gusti Ngurah International Airport, arriving at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 05:40 the following morning.Flight 8B 19 departs Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:25, arriving in Bali (DPS) at 09:40.Initially, TransNusa will operate four flights weekly, scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The airline will increase its frequency to seven scheduled flights weekly from November 15th onwards.The synchronized schedule allows passengers from Australia to seamlessly transition “Beyond Bali” to 11 prime island destinations across the Indonesian archipelago, including the preserved marine ecosystems of Wakatobi and the pristine islands of Manado, Bima, Surabaya, and Lombok. Additionally, the network provides timely, hassle-free transits to leading global commercial and tourism hubs across Asia, including Guangzhou (China), Singapore, and Phuket (Thailand).“Today, we are celebrating more than just a single point-to-point connection,” added Datuk Bernard.“Our goal is to design ultimate travel experiences. By scheduling timely transits from Bali, we are giving travellers from Australia complete flexibility to extend their journeys seamlessly to exotic domestic havens or major regional capitals across China and Southeast Asia.”Tickets for the new daily Melbourne–Bali route are available for immediate purchase. Travellers can book the tickets via the official website at transnusa.co.id or through authorized travel booking platforms.About TransNusaEstablished in 2005 and revitalized under new ownership and an international management team lead by Datuk Bernard Francis in 2019, TransNusa transformed its operations to become the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region in 2023. Operating a modern fleet of upgraded aircraft tailored for superior comfort and flexibility, the airline is based out of Jakarta and Bali. Internationally, TransNusa services major regional hubs including Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Perth, Bangkok, and now Melbourne.International Media Contact:Email: transnusamedia@alphaaccesspr.myWebsite: transnusa.co.id. Passengers can purchase tickets directly from TransNusa via its website. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Beijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yunji Technology” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 2670.HK) published a voluntary announcement recently. Ms. Zhi Tao, chairwoman of the Board, executive Director and president of the Company, and Mr. Li Quanyin, executive Director and chief executive officer of the Company, have each voluntarily undertaken to extend the lock-up period applicable to the Shares directly held by them to October 15, 2027. Against intensifying industry competition, market focus increasingly shifts toward companies with long-term sustainability. The decision of core management to extend the lock-up voluntarily at the expiry date fully demonstrates their confidence in the Group’s long-term growth prospects and their commitment to growing alongside the Group.Concurrently with the lock-up undertakings, Yunji Technology also voluntarily disclosed business progress during the nine months ended September 30, 2026: the Group’s robot operations continued to grow steadily, with the products covering over 45,000 hotels on a cumulative basis. The average daily number of concurrently online robots increased by approximately 20% to 25% year-on-year, while the number of tasks completed during the period rose by approximately 25% to 30%. The newly launched noodle-cooking robot has been included in the new-opening procurement list of a major hotel group customer, extending in-stay services into dining. At the same time, as a supplier of core mobility technology and modules, Yunji Technology is extending its reach into healthcare, manufacturing and property services through ecosystem partners’ products. Deliveries are underway on the Group’s 1,000-robot order under the cooperation with Ye Niao. Meanwhile, the Runyi project involves an order for 100 robots, with deployment across multiple hospitals now underway.As the robot network expands, penetration of the HDOS AI agent assistant into hotels’ daily operations has further deepened. In the first nine months of 2026, total HDOS subscribers exceeded 5,000, up approximately 230% year-on-year, while the number of paying subscribers increased by approximately 220%. The announcement states these day-to-day improvements in service efficiency and quality support further integration of HDOS into hotels’ workflows, with subscriptions and renewals generating recurring service revenue for the Group.In the AI agent ecosystem, the related services cover approximately 400 apartment properties, with the busiest property handling approximately 650 orders per day. Recently, Yunji Technology has signed strategic cooperation agreements with Taobao Instant Commerce and Meituan to connect platform orders to its robot delivery network, rapidly expanding its service coverage.In overseas markets, Yunji Technology continues to expand the distributor network and has recently entered Central Asia and Norway. It expects to sign robot sales orders with distributors in Norway, Greece, Germany and France within the next month, broadening the European sales network.By voluntarily extending the lock-up period, the core managements have closely aligned the interests of management with the Company’s long-term operating performance. Together with the steady expansion of the multiple business lines, Yunji Technology’s commercial closed loop continues to improve. Building on the mobile robotics technology accumulated in hotel scenarios, the Group keeps extending the boundaries of the services and unlocking the potential of AI agents. In the future, it is well positioned to further consolidate the core competitive strengths and open up room for long-term growth.About Beijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd.Beijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Yunji Technology") was founded in 2014 with the mission of "Robots, for a Happier Humanity," and is committed to building a world-leading ecosystem for service intelligent agents. By deeply serving enterprise clients, Yunji Technology redefines consumer experiences through cutting-edge robotics and intelligent agent services. From robots capable of interacting with the physical world to intelligent software platforms that streamline decision-making, Yunji Technology leverages intelligent agents to deliver adaptive, scalable, consumer-centric, and future-ready products and services, establishing itself as a pioneer in the R&D and commercialization of robotic service agents.To date, the company has deployed its solutions in global scenarios, including 40000+ hotels, 200 hospitals, factories, apartments, and office buildings, covering regions such as the Middle East, the Americas, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand. As of now, Yunji Technology robotics and intelligent agent services have cumulatively completed 1.1 billion interactions and traveled over 90 million kilometers.In 2023, Yunji Technology pioneered a new form of embodied intelligent robotics—the Composite Polymorphic Robot [UP]. As a multi-functional robot capable of using tools, understanding and assigning tasks, and collaborating in groups, it was recognized as one of the first "Comprehensive 5G Application Solution Providers" by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for its integration of "robotics + 5G technology."Yunji Technology has been successively awarded the titles of "Specialized, Refined,Distinctive, and Innovative" (Little Giant) Enterprise by the MIIT and the Beijing Municipal Government. It has also twice received China’s prestigious AI accolade, the "Wu Wenjun Artificial Intelligence Award," and has participated in drafting 26 technical and industry standards, solidifying its leadership in technological innovation and application within the industry. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO & BANGKOK, Oct 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB"), Japan's only international payment brand, and Krungsriayudhya Card Co., Ltd. ("Krungsriayudhya Card"), the credit card business of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, a member of MUFG Group, today announced the launch of the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Thailand, scheduled for November 1, 2026.Krungsri JCB UltimateKrungsri JCB PlatinumThe Krungsri JCB Ultimate is a new premium tier added to the existing JCB Card portfolio offered by Krungsriayudhya Card, which already issues the Krungsri JCB Platinum in partnership with JCB.The Krungsri JCB Ultimate is designed for the "JNERATION" —Thai consumers who are passionate about Japanese culture, fashion and cuisine, as well as travel. Holders of the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card can access JCB's acceptance network of about 72 million merchants in approximately 160 countries and territories worldwide.From the launch date, Krungsriayudhya Card will offer a comprehensive range of Japan-focused benefits tailored to the lifestyle and passions of the JNERATION cardholders.The Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card brings special benefits to cardholders, including:5x Krungsri Points on spending at select Japanese fashion brands in Thailand (J SHOPPING 5X*)5x Krungsri Points on all purchases made in Japan < in Japanese Yen > (IN JAPAN 5X*)5x Krungsri Points dining at Japanese restaurants worldwide (JOY DINING 5X*)Krungsri Points accrual at 1 point per THB 25 spentConversion of Krungsri Points to Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank miles at 2 points per 1 mileTravel insurance coverage up to THB 20 million for both domestic and international trips (J TRAVEL)Access to airport lounges at major airports through the JCB Airport Lounge Service, including those in Asia, Europe, and HawaiiUp to 5%* cashback on fuel at Bangchak service stations in Thailand (J PRIVILEGE)Atis Ruchirawat, Head of Krungsri Consumer Group said, "The Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card reflects our dedication to delivering products that truly resonate with the next generation of Thai consumers.The JNERATION —Thais who are deeply connected to Japanese culture — deserves a card that matches their passion. By partnering with JCB, Japan's only international payment brand, we are able to offer rewards and privileges that make every interaction with Japan more meaningful, whether at home in Thailand or traveling in Japan."Masaki Yokawa, President & CEO of JCB International Co., Ltd., said, "JCB is proud to further deepen its long-standing partnership with Krungsriayudhya Card through the addition of the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card. Thailand is one of JCB's most important markets in Southeast Asia, and Thai consumers' enthusiasm for Japan continues to grow. This new premium tier is designed to reward that passion at every touchpoint — from shopping at Japanese brand in Bangkok and dining at Japanese restaurants to making purchases in Japan. We remain committed to bringing the best of Japan to cardmembers across the region."The Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card is available for application from November 1, 2026, through Krungsriayudhya Card's official website and digital platforms. Krungsriayudhya Card and JCB remain committed to delivering innovative products that meet the dynamic lifestyle needs of consumers in Thailand.ENDSAbout Krungsriayudhya Card Co., Ltd.Krungsriayudhya Card Co., Ltd. is a company under Krungsri Consumer Group, a leader in the credit card and personal loan businesses. Currently, Krungsriayudhya Card has a customer base of over 2.4 million accounts, offering a wide range of products. For more information, please visit: www.krungsricard.comContact: PR.KrungsriConsumer@krungsri.com About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/Contact: Anna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Japan Limited today announced that it has commenced specification compliance and functional enhancements for its cloud-native electronic health record (EHR) system [1], currently under development, effective October 16, 2026. This initiative follows the public announcement of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's (MHLW) standard specifications and certification program for EHR systems targeting clinics and small to medium-sized hospitals. Fujitsu Japan aims to launch this cloud-native EHR system in April 2027, leveraging digital technology to address regional medical challenges and realize a society where sustainable healthcare is provided.Clinics and small to medium-sized hospitals, which are vital to regional healthcare, often face numerous concerns when introducing EHR systems. These include selecting a system suitable for their operations, securing initial implementation and operational costs, a shortage of IT personnel, and managing security risks. Fujitsu Japan will address these challenges by developing and providing an easy-to-use and secure cloud-native EHR system. Furthermore, the system is planned to integrate with various national healthcare digital transformation (DX) services, including the electronic prescription service and the electronic health record information sharing service [2]. Through these efforts, Fujitsu Japan aims to contribute to the widespread adoption of cloud-native EHR systems for small to medium-sized hospitals, facilitating patient information sharing, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing medical services in healthcare institutions.Looking ahead, Fujitsu Japan plans to offer a highly scalable cloud-native EHR system for large hospitals by fiscal year 2028 [3], enabling flexible integration with external services such as AI and other healthcare systems. The system will respond rapidly to regulatory changes and advances in healthcare DX while enabling the continuous delivery of the latest functionality and advanced security measures. The company is currently participating in the Council for the Modernization of Hospital Information Systems, convened and promoted by the Digital Agency and MHLW, and is advancing development in collaboration with the government. As a top vendor holding a 47% market share in the large hospital sector [4] with solutions such as "Fujitsu Healthcare Solution HOPE LifeMark-HX Cloud," Fujitsu Japan will consolidate its expertise. This will accelerate DX in healthcare settings through enhanced cybersecurity, utilization of medical data, and the application of technologies like generative AI, thereby contributing to the realization of a safe, secure, and sustainable healthcare delivery system.[1] Cloud-native electronic health record (EHR) system:An EHR system designed and developed to operate on the cloud, maximizing the characteristics and benefits of cloud computing.[2] Electronic health record information sharing service:A system planned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to enable the sharing of patient electronic health record information among medical institutions and pharmacies nationwide.[3] Fiscal year 2028:Fujitsu Japan's fiscal year ends on March 31.[4] 47% market share in the large hospital sector:Calculated by Fujitsu Japan based on hospitals with 400 or more beds, as listed in the “Medical Device Systems White Paper 2026: List of Facilities with Hospital Information Systems (HIS)” from the Monthly New Medical Data Book series.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 around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today the presentation of clinical research across its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026, taking place in Madrid from October 23 to 27. Together, the presentations reflect Eisai's ongoing commitment to generating evidence that can help inform treatment decisions for patients facing difficult-to-treat cancers.“The research we are presenting at ESMO spans the full arc of a patient’s journey, from first-line treatment of advanced disease through disease progression, and reflects our commitment to driving progress inpatient care at every stage,” said Corina Dutcus, M.D., Senior Vice President, Oncology Global Clinical Development Lead at Eisai Inc. “In advanced renal cell carcinoma, this means continuing to generate new evidence across the continuum of care, building on the established role of LENVIMA-based combinations. In endometrial cancer, we will present exploratory biomarker findings from the Phase 3 LEAP-001 studyand a patient advocacy-led survey highlighting the experiences of people living with the disease across their care journey. Across both areas, this work reflects our human health care mission, which places patients at the center of everything we do and guides our efforts to deliver meaningful innovations that can improve their lives.”Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) ResearchAmong the notable presentations are new analyses from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 (NCT04586231) and LITESPARK-012 (NCT04736706) studies evaluating LENVIMA® (lenvatinib)-based regimens in advanced RCC. The final analysis from LITESPARK-011 will be presented in a proffered paper session(Presentation #3587O). Data from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 study supported the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of WELIREG® (belzutifan), MSD’s (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway,N.J., U.S.) oral hypoxia-inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor, plus LENVIMA, the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, for adult patients with advanced RCC witha clear cell component (ccRCC) following a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) or programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor [see FDA news release here]. Additional LITESPARK-011 research includes a rapid oral presentation examining the relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and efficacy in the trial (Presentation #3595RO).A proffered paper featuring findings from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 study evaluating two investigational regimens for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced ccRCC compared to KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy, plus LENVIMA (Presentation #3586O) will also be presented. KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA is recommended as a preferred Category 1 first-line systemic therapy regimen for the treatment of patients with advanced ccRCC and a preferred Category 2A systemic therapy regimen for the treatment of patients with advanced non-clear cell RCC in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)* Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Kidney CancerEndometrial Cancer ResearchEisai will highlight an exploratory biomarker analysis from the Phase 3 LEAP-001 study (NCT03884101)that evaluated patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer treated with first-line KEYTRUDAplus LENVIMA versus chemotherapy (Presentation #4360P). These exploratory findings add to thetranslational insights generated from LEAP-001 and reflect ongoing efforts by Eisai to learn from everyclinical study to help deepen understanding of endometrial cancer biology and treatment response. Eisai will also present findings from a survey examining the perspectives and experiences of people living with endometrial cancer in the U.S. across the care journey (Presentation #1256P). Conducted incollaboration with leading patient advocacy organizations, the survey explored topics including the impact of treatment on daily life, treatment preferences, and the role of shared decision-making between patients and physicians.This release discusses investigational compounds and investigational uses for FDA-approved products. It is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy and safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational compounds or investigational uses of FDA-approved products will successfully complete clinical development or gain FDA approval.The full list of Eisai presentations is included below. All regular abstracts accepted for presentation at the ESMO Congress 2026 will be published online via the ESMO website at 6:05 PM EDT on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (12:05 AM CEST on Monday, October 19, 2026). Posters will be on display from 9:00 AM – 5:00PM local time in Madrid on the day of their poster session.For more information: https://www.eisai.com/news/2026/pdf/enews202658pdf.pdf Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Zurich and Genoa, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy and Ansaldo Energia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and market integrated power solutions designed to help customers secure reliable power faster and meet rapidly growing electricity needs with greater flexibility, resilience and speed.The collaboration aims to bring together complementary capabilities in power generation and power grid infrastructure, combining Ansaldo Energia’s gas-turbine and generator technologies with Hitachi Energy’s leadership in full grid system integration spanning high-voltage, transformers, automation and power electronics.Together, the companies intend to develop integrated power generation and electrification solutions capable of serving both 60 Hz and 50 Hz markets, including deployment in data centers. The collaboration comes as global electricity demand is expected to nearly double by 2050 as electrification accelerates across digital infrastructure, industry, and transportation. The challenge is particularly acute in the United States, where the rapid expansion of AI and data centers is driving unprecedented demand for power and creating an urgent need for reliable, large-scale energy infrastructure that can be deployed faster. “Power demand is growing at a pace we have not seen for decades as the world enters the electricity era,” said Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of Hitachi Energy. “As power demand continues to outpace available infrastructure, the need for scalable, rapidly deployable power solutions has become increasingly urgent. By combining our complementary strengths with Ansaldo Energia, we help customers unlock new capacity, accelerate time to power, and build resilient energy systems that support economic growth and digital innovation.” “Meeting the world’s growing demand for electricity requires closer collaboration across the entire energy value chain,” said Fabrizio Fabbri, CEO of Ansaldo Energia. “By combining Ansaldo Energia’s power generation technologies with Hitachi Energy’s expertise in grid infrastructure, we will provide integrated solutions that accelerate deployment and deliver the scale, flexibility and reliability required by the next generation of industrial, digital and energy infrastructure.”Through this collaboration, both companies intend to develop an end-to-end solution for various applications, integrating power generation with the complete power transmission system through to the point of consumption, including energy hubs, data centers and other large-scale electricity consumers. Hitachi Energy also aims to support the autonomous and integrated operation of data centers through One Hitachi by combining its end-to-end power solutions with HMAX Data Center.Trademark Notice: All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20billion USD.Https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Media contactHitachi Energymedia.relations@hitachienergy.com About Ansaldo EnergiaAnsaldo Energia is a global player in the power generation industry and a key player in energy security and transition. Controlled by CDP Equity, part of Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group, Ansaldo Energia is headquartered in Genoa, employs more than 3,500 people and operates through over 30 offices worldwide. The Group designs and manufactures gas and steam turbines and generators for large-scale power plants, while providing upgrades, maintenance and digital services across the entire lifecycle of power generation assets. Its technologies are installed in around 1,000 power plants across 100 countries worldwide. Building on more than 170 years of industrial and technological expertise, Ansaldo Energia supports the transition towards a lower-carbon energy system through advanced, flexible and efficient generation technologies. The Group is also active in the nuclear sector and in the development of technologies for energy transition, including hydrogen production. https://www.ansaldoenergia.com Ansaldo EnergiaNur El Gawohary – VP External Relationsnur.elgawohary@ansaldoenergia.com+393665753403 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Hiroshima and Tokyo, Japan, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) and Yazaki Corporation (Yazaki) have been engaged in co-creation activities since early 2022 aimed at bringing wire harness production closer to vehicle assembly plants and advancing automation, with the goal of building a resilient supply chainand realizing sustainable manufacturing. Transcending the traditional boundaries between an automakerand a parts manufacturer, the two companies combined their expertise and technologies from the early stages of development. As the first outcome of this collaboration, wire harnesses produced through this new production method have been adopted for the first time in the all-new MAZDA CX-5.Wire harnesses are critical components that distribute power and transmit data throughout vehicle systems. To accommodate differing vehicle specifications, a large number of wires and terminals must be combined, and many manufacturing processes are still performed manually. In addition to challenges associated with inventory management and increasingly complex production and logistics operations resulting from agrowing variety of parts, manufacturers have also needed to respond to changes in the business environment.To address these challenges, the two companies focused on near-site production, where by finished products are manufactured close to vehicle assembly plants, and on the automation required to achieve it. While near-site production contributes to supply stability, greater efficiency in production and logistics, and reduced environmental impact, achieving competitive manufacturing remains a key challenge. At the sametime, wire harness production involves many delicate and complex manual processes, making automation difficult to achieve through equipment installation or robotic automation alone.To overcome this challenge, the two companies collaborated from the early stages of vehicle development and reviewed wire harness variants, specifications, structures, and manufacturing processes with automation in mind. By simultaneously redesigning products and production processes, they improved manufacturing capability and operational efficiency, enabling more competitive manufacturing. Furthermore, through optimization of the entire vehicle, including these initiatives, the number of wire harness variants used in theall-new MAZDA CX-5 was reduced by approximately 80% compared with the previous-generation CX-5.As a result, the two companies established a production and supply system under which component parts procured by Yazaki are assembled into finished wire harnesses at a Yazaki affiliate's plant in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and delivered to Mazda plants in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures. The system enables domestic production to respond flexibly to fluctuations in demand and changes in the external environment, while improving efficiency and resilience across the entire supply chain. The companies also aim to support the sustainable development of regional manufacturing capabilities while fostering the next generation of talent and preserving manufacturing skills and expertise.Both companies plan to apply the knowledge gained through this co-creation initiative to wire harnesses used in future vehicle models. Through stable supply, improved production and logistics efficiency, and reduced environmental impact, they will continue their efforts to realize a highly competitive supply chain and sustainable manufacturing.Comment by Kazuhiko Sumi, Corporate Leadership Executive Officer and CSCO, Mazda Motor CorporationThis initiative embodies the supply chain structural transformation and “Mazda Manufacturing Innovation2.0” outlined in our 2030 Management Policy. Through proactive co-creation with our business partners, we have combined expertise and manufacturing capabilities to reduce component variants, bring production closer to vehicle assembly sites, and advance automation. These efforts have strengthened both our cost competitiveness and our ability to respond to change, helping us achieve more competitive manufacturing. We will not limit the application of these achievements to the all-new “MAZDA CX-5.” We will also leverage them to support the development of regional manufacturing capabilities and the transfer of technologies and skills to future generations. Together with our partners, we will continue creating new value for our customers.Comment by Kunio Tsuyuki, Senior Managing Director, Yazaki CorporationThis initiative reaffirmed my belief that when companies share the common goal of delivering greater value to customers, auto makers and suppliers can combine their expertise and technologies beyond traditional organizational boundaries to create new sources of competitiveness. In particular, our efforts to advance automation are not simply about reducing labor requirements or lowering costs. They are important initiatives that contribute to stable quality, higher productivity, skills transfer, and ultimately sustainable manufacturing. Through continued co-creation with Mazda, we will further advance manufacturing innovation and supply stability while delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality products to our customers. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Zurich and Milwaukee, WI, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced today a collaboration centered on an integrated grid-to-process architecture that combines the infrastructure powering industrial facilities with the systems that manage production.As industrial companies face rising power demand, growing pressure to decarbonize, and increasing constraints on capital investment, electrical systems and production operations can no longer be planned in isolation. Decisions about power infrastructure increasingly influence operational performance, while production requirements play a larger role in planning, deploying, and operating electrical systems.By bringing together expertise in grid connection, power quality, energy management, protection and control, process automation, and digital operations, Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation aim to help customers achieve a more seamless integration of grid and process systems. Planning power and production systems together can streamline engineering, improve cross-functional coordination, and support digital mining operations, while exploring scalable and modular approaches that can support future expansion and evolving electrification requirements.Mining and metals will serve as the initial focus of the collaboration. As demand for critical minerals grow, mining companies must simultaneously expand production, modernize operations, and accelerate the electrification of their own facilities. Analysis estimates that growth capital expenditures for new capacity could require $1 trillion USD over the next decade*1. Reliable, high-quality power is fundamental to these operations, particularly in energy-intensive processes such as crushing, grinding, conveying, and processing, where disruptions can affect equipment utilization, production continuity, and operating costs.*1 McKinsey & Co. Report, “The capex crystal ball: Beating the odds in mining project delivery,” Predicting cost and schedule overruns in mining | McKinsey, November 2024.“Electrification is changing the economics of industrial operations. Decisions about energy infrastructure increasingly influence productivity, sustainability, and growth,” says Marco Berardi, Head of Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service at Hitachi Energy. “As industries expand capacity and modernize their operations, they need greater coordination between the systems that power their facilities and the processes that drive production. By bringing together the strengths of Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation, we can help customers navigate this complexity, improve operational performance, and support more efficient, resilient, and sustainable industrial operations.”“The future of industry will be defined by how effectively companies integrate energy and production,” said Brian Holte, vice president, Global Industry Growth, Rockwell Automation. “By combining Hitachi Energy’s leadership in electrification with Rockwell Automation’s experience in automation and digital transformation, we help customers design, build, and operate more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable sites. Together, we are enabling a grid-to-process approach that improves performance, accelerates growth, and helps customers bring new manufacturing capacity online faster, more predictably, and at greater scale.”Once facilities are operational, the combination of electrification, automation, and digital technologies can provide greater visibility across energy consumption, production performance, and asset utilization. The approach also provides a scalable foundation for future capacity expansion, increased electrification, and the integration of new energy resources.The companies are exploring opportunities in solution development, customer engagement, and selected industrial applications. While initially focused on mining and metals, the companies see broader potential across other energy-intensive industries.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.Https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. About Rockwell AutomationRockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making theworld more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Ingeteam S.A. (Ingeteam) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) forming a strategic partnership to distribute, integrate, and jointly develop advanced energy infrastructure solutions for U.S. Data Centers. The alliance combines MHI's expertise in integrated power, cooling and energy management with Ingeteam's rotating electrical machines, power electronics, control and automation, and digital technologies, helping data center operators address power quality and grid-integration challenges created by next-generation AI workloads.Power Availability and Quality Are Becoming Critical Challenges for AI Data CentersAI computing is increasing power requirements across data centers and accelerating the deployment of higher-density computing infrastructure. As rack power consumption continues to rise, data center operators are evaluating new approaches to power distribution that can improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.At the same time, increasingly dynamic load profiles of AI workloads are creating new vulnerabilities in terms of power quality, where harmonic distortion and voltage imbalance affect operation reliability and equipment lifetimes. Combined with lengthening grid interconnection timelines, this is making grid-coordinated power architectures a growing priority for data center operators.Combining the Strengths of MHI and IngeteamMHI Group brings a systems integration approach to AI data center infrastructure with decades of experience delivering large-scale energy systems, industrial cooling systems and complex infrastructure projects. Supported by an extensive service network across North America through Concentric, MHI integrates best-fit technologies into complete solutions rather than offering as single component.Ingeteam brings more than five decades of industrial and technological experience, combining engineering and manufacturing capabilities in power conversion systems for power generation, grid integration, control and automation, and energy management. Its technology portfolio encompasses electrical generators, advanced power electronics architectures, battery energy storage solutions, power quality and grid stability technologies, and EMS/SCADA control platforms.Through this alliance, MHI and Ingeteam intend to collaborate on expanding the availability of Ingeteam's power conversion solutions and related software for the U.S. data center market through MHI Group, while exploring opportunities to integrate selected technologies into advanced energy infrastructure architectures and solutions developed by MHI Group for its customers.The companies also plan to evaluate areas for future collaboration on next-generation energy infrastructure architectures solutions for data centers, leveraging their respective technologies and expertise. Potential areas of interest include advanced medium-voltage distribution technologies, energy management systems and other emerging solutions for high-density computing environments, subject to further technical and commercial evaluation."The challenge is no longer just securing power. It is delivering high-quality, reliable power to support AI workloads," said Shin Gomi, Senior General Manager, Data Center & Energy Management Department at MHI. "Ingeteam's depth in power electronics and power conversion strengthens our ability to deliver complete, reliable solutions for our U.S. data center customers developing AI Data Centers.""This alliance lets Ingeteam bring our power electronics and grid expertise to U.S. data centers alongside a partner with deep systems-engineering capability. Together, we can provide a bridge between the electric grid and next-generation AI infrastructure, enabling customers to scale computing capacity while maintaining reliability and efficiency," said Adolfo Rebollo, Chief Executive Officer, Ingeteam.This MOU marks an initial, U.S.-focused step. Both companies will continue working with their technology ecosystems, to bring these solutions to market. MHI is committed to enabling the next generation of AI infrastructure through integrated power, cooling, and energy management solutions. Building on its expertise in industrial systems and mission-critical infrastructure, the company will continue expanding its AI infrastructure portfolio and deepening collaboration with industry partners. Together, these efforts aim to meet the growing requirements of AI factories and high-density computing environments worldwide.* EMS/SCADA represents Energy Management System / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems.About IngeteamWe are a team of more than 4,000 people across 15 countries, with over 85 years of experience enabling the electrification of the society through innovation. We design, build, and improve the systems that keep clean power reliable, efficient and secure. We apply our technology in the areas of rotating electrical machinery, power electronics, control & automation electronics and digital technologies to the wind, photovoltaic and hydroelectric power, battery energy storage, smart grids, rail traction, aeronautics, electric mobility, shipbuilding, water, iron & steel, mining, green hydrogen and data center sectors. For more information, please visit www.ingeteam.com About 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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed two new technologies for Vision-Language Models (VLMs), VLM-based Local Region Understanding (*1) and Continual Learning for VLMs (*2), which are expected to be utilized in rescue operations and recovery efforts by local governments and other organizations. VLM-based Local Region Understanding accurately identifies small-scale damage visible within images collected from disaster sites. Continual Learning for VLMs enables new types of damage information to be added as search criteria while maintaining the VLM’s original recognition capabilities. These technologies are the result of joint research with the Okatani Laboratory at Tohoku University in Japan.VLMs are expected to support rescue and recovery efforts by enabling users to search for large volumes of images using natural language and efficiently narrow down the images that match specific situations. NEC’s technologies not only reduce the likelihood of overlooking small-scale damage but also allow search criteria to be added later. In NEC’s verification, they reduced the time required to identify specific disaster conditions to less than an hour, which previously took approximately 7 hours by visual inspection (*3). Through these technologies, NEC aims to contribute to speeding up disaster response by local governments and other organizations, with practical implementation targeted for fiscal year 2027.Technology OverviewBackgroundIn recent years, as natural disasters have become more severe and frequent, the importance of minimizing damage and making rapid decisions has increased. There are often tens of thousands of on-site images immediately after a disaster occurs, but it takes an enormous amount of effort and time for staff to visually inspect them. Against this backdrop, there are high expectations for VLMs that can identify relevant images based on textual queries to enable even small teams to quickly assess disaster situations.However, many types of damage critical to rescue and recovery decisions appear only as small details within images, occupying 10% or less of an image’s area, and conventional VLMs sometimes overlook them (*4). Furthermore, while VLMs excel at recognizing common objects and situations, they can struggle to identify previously unseen phenomena, such as region-specific events like landslides and flooding, or newly identified damage. Moreover, additional training can reduce the accuracy of previously recognized events (forgetting).To address these challenges, NEC developed VLM-based Local Region Understanding, which comprehends even the finest details of images, and Continual Learning for VLMs, which adds new information while retaining existing knowledge. These research findings were accepted as papers and presented at the international computer vision conferences "ECCV 2024" and "ECCV 2026."Value PropositionThese technologies reduce the likelihood of overlooking small-scale damage visible in field images and cut the time required to assess specific damage conditions to less than an hour, which previously took personnel approximately 7 hours to complete visually. During the initial response phase immediately following a disaster, they accelerate assessment through text-based searches (e.g., "roads blocked by landslide debris"). When making recovery decisions, they help prioritize on-site inspections by sorting out images of damage to roads and buildings. Furthermore, search criteria can be continuously added to enable flexible responses to unforeseen disaster risks—such as flooding following an earthquake—and to local conditions.Features of This Technology1. High-precision detection of even the finest details in images, such as small areas and narrow regionsNEC’s proprietary VLM-based Local Region Understanding incorporates region information of objects within an image into the VLM’s feature extraction process, enabling it to extract information by focusing not only on the entire image but also on small areas and narrow regions. As a result, NEC has confirmed that even small areas accounting for 10% or less of an image can be identified with the same level of accuracy that conventional VLMs achieve for areas accounting for about 30–40% of an image. This enables the technology to accurately identify even small-scale damage, such as partial structural damage to buildings or cracks in roads, and to generate detailed descriptions.Value provided by Feature 1How Feature 1 works2. New information can be added while maintaining the recognition capabilities of the existing VLMNEC’s proprietary Continual Learning for VLMs uses not only additional training data, but also a diverse range of descriptions generated by the VLM itself before additional training. By learning from both sources together, the system can recognize new events while minimizing any decline in the accuracy for previously recognized events. Since there is no need to prepare a large volume of historical training data, search criteria can be added repeatedly at a later stage. This allows images to be narrowed down using both newly learned disaster-related events and existing features such as mountains and rivers as clues; in NEC’s verification experiments, this reduced the number of images requiring final human verification from 5,035 to an average of 544 (about one-ninth), cutting the review time to less than an hour (*3).Value provided by Feature 2Overview of Feature 2Through these technologies, NEC will help local governments and other organizations quickly assess disaster situations. Going forward, in addition to ground-level site images, NEC will combine these technologies with the analysis of wide-area observation data, such as optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery, to support a multifaceted understanding of disaster conditions, and will advance research and development aimed at preventing disasters before they occur.(*1) A technology that incorporates region information of objects in an image into the VLM’s feature extraction process, enabling image understanding focused on small objects and limited regions. Presented at the European Conference on Computer Vision 2024 (ECCV 2024). [N. Sogi, T. Shibata, and M. Terao, "Object-aware query perturbation for cross-modal image-text retrieval," Proc. ECCV, pp. 447–464, 2024.](*2) A technology that adds new knowledge while suppressing the forgetting of existing knowledge by taking into account, during training, descriptions generated by the VLM before additional training. Presented at the European Conference on Computer Vision 2026 (ECCV 2026). Its effectiveness in suppressing forgetting was confirmed in evaluations on public datasets. [N. Sogi, R. Ohkubo, T. Shibata, M. Terao, Y. Hosoya, and T. Okatani, "CaPCL: Caption-preserved continual learning for text-to-image retrieval," Proc. ECCV, 2026.](*3) Based on NEC verification using 5,035 vehicle-mounted camera images extracted from archival footage of the Great East Japan Earthquake, covering 12 types of disaster-related events. Visually inspecting all images at 5 seconds per image takes approximately 7 hours. Applying these technologies narrows the images for each target event to an average of 544, reducing the time to approximately 45 minutes (less than an hour).(*4) Based on NEC verification. In the image dataset used, the target damage occupied 10% or less of the image area in approximately 60% of cases.About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Steam GeneratorTOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the delivery of three replacement steam generators (SGs) to Électricité de France S.A. (EDF, headquartered in Paris) for its nuclear power plant in France. Manufacturing of these replacement SGs was completed at MHI's Kobe facility (Hyogo-ku, Kobe) in January 2024. At the end of February this year, they obtained a certificate complying with strict standards required by the French nuclear regulatory authority, and were subsequently transported to France. MHI has received orders for a total of 9 replacement SGs from EDF, and the remaining 6 units are currently being manufactured at MHI's Kobe facilities, with delivery scheduled from 2028 onwards.EDF ordered the newly delivered replacement SGs in 2019 from both MHI and Onet Technologies(1) for a 900 MWe pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plant. They are scheduled to be installed in Unit 2 of the Cruas Nuclear Power Plant, located in the Ardèche department of southeastern France.SGs are among the most important components of PWR plants, transferring the thermal energy generated in the reactor vessel from the primary cooling system (reactor system) to the secondary cooling system (turbine system) to generate steam to drive the turbine. Each SG measures approximately 21 meters in height and has a total weight of around 330 tons. Approximately 4,500 heat transfer tubes made of TT690 alloy(2), which feature high corrosion resistance, are inserted into a pressure-resistant vessel made of low-alloy steel(3).MHI has delivered a cumulative total of 15 replacement SGs to EDF since 2005, excluding those delivered this time. EDF is one of the world's largest power utilities, operating 57 PWR plants in France. In accordance with French government policy to extend the operating life of nuclear power plants beyond 40 years, EDF had been progressively replacing SGs at its PWR plants that started operation in the 1980s. As France continues to strengthen its nuclear regulatory requirements, the successful delivery of replacement SGs that fully comply with the regulations demonstrates that MHI's technological expertise, manufacturing quality, reliability, and capability to adapt to French standards and regulations are highly regarded.MHI has a proven track record of delivering more than 30 replacement SGs to overseas countries including France, Belgium, and the United States. MHI has received orders for more than 130 SGs in total, including both new installations and replacements projects in Japan. MHI continues to contribute to extending the operating life, as well as enhancing the safety and economic efficiency, of PWR plants both in Japan and globally.From the point of view of carbon neutrality and energy security, there has been a rise in demand for utilization of nuclear power around the world. MHI will continue to contribute to the safe and stable operation of nuclear power plants by supplying products requiring high reliability to both the domestic and overseas nuclear markets, including France. In addition, through the manufacturing of replacement SGs, MHI will pass on the comprehensive technological capabilities it has cultivated over many years as a nuclear power plant manufacturer to the next generation, while continuing to supply high-quality equipment from Kobe to the world.(1) Headquartered in Marseille, France, Onet Technologies specializes in providing professional maintenance and support services for nuclear facilities and has been in partnership with MHI since 2002.(2) TT690 is a nickel, chromium, and iron alloy that has been specially heat-treated to enhance corrosion resistance. It is used as the material for SG heat transfer tubes, offering superior corrosion resistance under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.(3) Low-alloy steel refers to steel containing 5% or less of alloying elements. SGs are manufactured as pressure-resistant vessels using strong low-alloy steel (manganese-molybdenum-nickel steel).About 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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has announced its participation in the upcoming 32nd ITS World Congress as an exhibitor at the ITS Japan Pavilion, which will showcase public- and private-sector exhibitors affiliated with ITS Japan. Additionally, NEC will present a technical paper during a session at the event. This five-day conference and exhibition, which brings together experts from industry, government, and academia, focuses on intelligent transport systems (ITS) and will be held in Gangneung, Korea, from October 19 (Monday) to October 23 (Friday), 2026 (ITS Japan Pavilion; Booth number: S25).The ITS World Congress, which aims to solve road traffic problems through the widespread adoption of ITS and to create business opportunities, is the only world congress co-organized annually by three key ITS organizations from around the globe (Europe: ERTICO; the Americas: ITS America; the Asia-Pacific region: ITS Asia-Pacific). This event features a vast variety of technical sessions, exhibits, panel discussions and more, serving as a forum for participants to exchange information from diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics, including technological development and market trends.Figure 1. The concept of physical AI-enabling digital twin cyclesExhibit OverviewBased on the concept of “Shaping the Mobility of Tomorrow,” NEC aims to harness ICT and utilize road infrastructure and related data to create new environmentally friendly mobility services that ensure safety, security, and convenience. Moreover, the data collected through these services will be integrated and used to facilitate smarter, more sustainable and efficient transportation.At this year’s ITS World Congress, NEC will use domestic and global case studies, videos, and panels to introduce a solution that combines three core technologies to achieve next-generation traffic control integrated with physical AI on expressways: (1) digital twin data-fusion technology, (2) wrong-way driving detection utilizing fiber-optic sensing, and (3) individual vehicle monitoring technology using long-range LiDAR for driving safety support.These technologies will advance the evolution of social infrastructure, including distributed edge AI processing platforms, by enabling spatiotemporal synchronization of sensor data collected across wide areas using fiber-optic sensing.Figure 2. Data fusion technology for integrating multimodal sensor data(1) Road State Monitoring with Multimodal SensingOn a digital twin platform with real-time spatiotemporal synchronization, data fusion technology enables both real-time, detailed monitoring of road environments and the intelligent transformation of regional road networks.(2) Wrong-way Driving Detection Using Distributed Fiber-Optic SensingBy utilizing continuous sensing along an entire route, monitoring blind spots can be eliminated. This allows for the collection of early warning information, enabling early detection of unforeseen circumstances, such as vehicles traveling in the wrong direction or obstacles on the road. In addition, traffic flow and safety are improved by alerting following vehicles to take evasive action.(3) LiDAR Sensing Technology for Driving Safety Support on ExpresswaysCapable of capturing 3D expressway information in real time, LiDAR technology is used to detect and track moving vehicles while quickly providing traffic condition updates to autonomous and other vehicles, thus promoting safe driving. The results of field trials conducted on expressways will also be presented during the poster presentation and at the booth exhibit featuring the accepted technical paper.Going forward, NEC will leverage its ICT infrastructure technology and proprietary analytical AI to deliver digital infrastructure for the AI Transformation (AX*) era. This infrastructure will enable the deployment of physical AI across regional road networks through digital twins that are spatiotemporally synchronized in real time.(*) AI Transformation (AX) refers to initiatives that go beyond simply implementing AI as a tool. Instead, AX involves reshaping business processes, business models, and organizational culture based on AI.About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, JAPAN and BOSTON, USA, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Abside Networks, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on October 13, 2026, toward the development of future communications infrastructure utilizing high-altitude platform stations (HAPS*1) and realizing of next-generation networks leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Going forward, the two companies will conduct joint studies toward future collaboration in areas including wide-area, high-capacity and massive-connectivity communications using HAPS, network control and data utilization.BackgroundDOCOMO has been conducting studies and demonstrations toward the realization of wide-area communications services utilizing HAPS. To deliver high-quality communications services via HAPS, it is important to develop radio access networks (RANs) and communications equipment suited to the stratospheric environment. As conditions in the stratosphere differ from those on the ground, communications equipment and network design must be adapted accordingly, requiring specialized knowledge and experience.Abside has many years of experience in stratospheric communications. Through Project Loon*2, Abside developed knowledge and experience in stratospheric communications and has been engaged in the development of HAPS communications equipment and RAN technologies. Abside is also developing non-terrestrial network (Non-Terrestrial Network, NTN) technologies and AI-based network control technologies.As a result, the two companies confirmed that their respective visions and technologies may be complementary and signed the MOU to jointly explore potential future collaboration toward networks that integrate the ground, stratosphere and space.ScopeUnder the Initiative, the two companies will jointly study technical collaboration for the future use of HAPS. The principal areas of study are as follows:System architectures for wide-area, high-capacity and massive-connectivity communications using HAPSApplication of AI to demand forecasting and the control of beams, capacity, spectrum and interference in stratospheric RANsCollection and utilization of data relating to communications quality, network operations and sensing in the stratosphereFuture integration with external applications and service platformsFuture OutlookDOCOMO is independently studying a future network vision based on a three-dimensional communications infrastructure that integrates AI with NTN initiatives, including HAPS. The vision aims to address growing communications demand accompanying the expanding use of AI by realizing wide-area, high-capacity communications and advanced network control using NTNs, including the stratosphere, in addition to terrestrial networks. Its realization will require RAN and network orchestration technologies capable of integrated control across terrestrial networks (Terrestrial Network, TN) and NTNs.Abside is developing radio equipment for TN and NTN RANs that uses a large number of antenna elements (Very Large Array) to enable high-spatial-resolution and precise beam control Abside is also developing an AI-driven software platform that provides integrated control of networks across the ground, stratosphere and space.Going forward, the two companies will bring together their respective expertise and technologies and pursue joint studies toward the realization of next-generation communications infrastructure utilizing HAPS and AI.*1 Unmanned aerial platforms that operate in the stratosphere at an altitude of approximately 20 kilometers. By equipping the platforms with wireless communications equipment, HAPS is being studied as a means of providing coverage in areas that have traditionally been difficult to serve, including airspace and maritime regions, as well as underserved locations such as sparsely populated and mountainous regions where conventional coverage has not been economically viable.*2 A stratospheric communications project led by Google that sought to provide communications services using high-altitude balloons. For more information, please visit: https://x.company/projects/loon/*3 AI 3D Networks, AI3DN™, is a vision central to 6G deployments of a single AI-driven network spanning terrestrial, stratospheric and space-based layers, built on the high-spatial-resolution foundation of Abside's AI3DR™ RAN product lines. For more information, please visit: https://www.abside-networks.com/AI3DN/This release is part of "NTT C89," a space-business brand promoted by NTT Group companies. "NTT C89" is a trademark of NTT, Inc, and is an abbreviation of "NTT CONSTELLATION 89 PROJECT." The initiative aims to contribute to the expansion of space-related businesses and the overall development of the space industry through the delivery of solutions to society. For mor information, please visit: https://group.ntt/jp/aerospaceAbout Abside NetworksAbside Networks is a telecommunications equipment manufacturer headquartered in Massachusetts, United States. In addition to wireless equipment for mobile network operators, the company develops private wireless systems for enterprises, government agencies and defense applications. Abside offers AI3DR™, its AI Ready RAN and Radio product lines for terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, providing the high-spatial-resolution foundation required by AI 3D Networks (AI3DN*3), a vision central to 6G deployments.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 93 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, October 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced an official name for its next-generation hybrid system — Honda Hybrid. In order to respond quickly to growing global demand for hybrid vehicles, Honda has been reallocating its development and production resources toward hybrid business in line with the roadmap toward rebuilding its automobile business, which the company announced in May 2026. As a part of this direction, Honda has revamped its hybrid system and developed the Honda Hybrid, which will be introduced globally starting in 2027.Honda Hybrid logoBased on the technologies amassed through the development of e:HEV, the original Honda two-motor hybrid system, the next-generation Honda Hybrid system further advances the technology to realize both excellent fuel efficiency and the joy of driving that appeals to all senses of the driver, at a high level. To communicate more intuitively to customers around the world about the value proposition of this new hybrid system that is unique only to Honda, the company will rollout “Honda Hybrid” globally also as a communication name for its next-generation hybrid technology.Honda is planning to launch 15 next-generation hybrid models equipped with Honda Hybrid globally by the end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2030, primarily in North America. Through various improvements, such as expansion of the high-efficiency operating range of the engine and improvement of the efficiency and downsizing of the drive unit, Honda is striving to further improve the fuel economy of next-generation hybrid models.Moreover, the next-generation hybrid models equipped with Honda Hybrid systems will be built on the newly-developed platform that achieves both optimized rigidity and weight reduction through the adoption of a new approach to body rigidity management which brings about vehicle behavior as if the body is flexing during cornering and improving roadholding performance. In addition, new features such as a Motion Management System, original Honda integrated control technology, and a newly-developed electric all-wheel-drive system (e-AWD), will enable those models to deliver a high-quality and exhilarating driving experience at the will of the driver, appealing to all senses of the driver, while providing peace of mind. Advancement of Honda hybrid technologyIMA (Integrated Motor Assist) – Introduced in 1999First introduced in the first-generation Insight in 1999, IMA was a lightweight and compact parallel hybrid system in which the engine served as the primary source of power, with the motor assisting the engine during startup and acceleration. As the original Honda hybrid system, IMA achieved both excellent environmental performance and the fun of driving.SPORT HYBRID i-DCD (Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive) – Introduced in 2012i-DCD was a one-motor hybrid system featuring a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with a high-output motor integrated into the transmission. In addition to excellent fuel economy, the system delivered powerful acceleration and a rhythmic, leaner acceleration feel.SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) – introduced in 2012i-MMD was a hybrid system equipped with two motors: generator motor and traction motor. With the adoption of high-efficiency, high-output motors, the system delivers excellent fuel economy together with the smooth, powerful driving performance unique only to EVs. With two motors, the system uses efficient motor drive for most daily driving situations. This high-efficiency hybrid system automatically and seamlessly switches among three driving modes according to driving conditions, achieving EV-like smooth and powerful acceleration, a high level of quietness, and excellent environmental performance. From 2020 onward, Honda adopted “e:HEV” as the communication name for this hybrid technology.SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) – introduced in 2012SH-AWD was a three-motor hybrid system that combined an engine and three motors. Original Honda torque-control technology, using right and left independent electric motors for torque vectoring, enabled the system to optimally distribute driving force to all four wheels, achieving both outstanding fuel economy and driving performance.Honda Hybrid – announced in 2026Honda Hybrid is a next-generation hybrid system developed by further advancing key components of e:HEV, such as the engine and drive unit, as well as the control technologies. The system name, Honda Hybrid, will also serve as a communication name. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

ETI-W Series Heat Recovery Type Water-to-Water Centrifugal Heat Pump TOKYO, October 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, is expanding the sales region to overseas markets beginning October 2026 for its "ETI-W" series heat recovery type centrifugal heat pump, launched in the Japanese market in 2025.(1) With demand for effective utilization of unused waste heat and decarbonization of heat utilization expanding worldwide, the addition of the ETI-W to the lineup of thermal solutions for overseas markets will allow MHI Thermal Systems to further broaden its support for high-temperature water applications.ETI-W is a heat recovery type centrifugal heat pump that captures low-temperature waste heat (heat source water) generated during factory production processes, and by utilizing the thermodynamic principle of a heat pump, reuses it as hot water up to 90'C. With a maximum heating capacity of 640kW, the ETI-W can effectively exploit previously underutilized waste heat to produce high-temperature water. This expands the application range of heat pumps to high-temperature water applications, which have conventionally been handled by boilers and similar equipment.As in Japan, MHI Thermal Systems will focus its overseas business expansion for ETI-W on process applications in electronics, automotive, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical factories, as well as heating and hot water supply for commercial and accommodation facilities. In terms of sales and service, the company will leverage its overseas sales and service network established in the centrifugal water chiller business to market and service ETI-W in each region. MHI Thermal Systems will offer optimal thermal solutions, including the recovery and reuse of unused heat utilizing ETI-W, according to the specific circumstances for each customer, such as the temperature amount of heat available from the waste heat source, and the required hot water temperature.In facilities equipped with chiller, it is also possible to configure systems that use ETI-W to recover the heat retained by the chiller's cooling water, and reuse it as high-temperature water. This allows the waste heat generated from cooling equipment to be effectively utilized for thermal demand, leading to improved energy utilization efficiency. For facilities such as data centers which continuously generate waste heat from cooling equipment, under suitable conditions such as the temperature and amount of waste heat, ETI-W can be used as a heat source to meet demand for heating and hot water supply.ETI-W utilizes centrifugal compressor technology developed by MHI Thermal Systems over many years for centrifugal chillers. By designing compressors suited to the refrigerant properties and the high compression ratios (the ratio of the compressor's discharge pressure to suction pressure) associated with high-temperature water supply, MHI Thermal Systems has achieved a COP(2) of 4.01 during heating, even when supplying hot water up to 90'C. Additionally, the incorporation of an internal inverter, and optimization of the heat exchanger design, allows for both high heating capacity and a compact package. For greater environmental performance, the unit utilizes the low-GWP(3) refrigerant HFO-1233zd(E).MHI Group is taking measures to reduce production-related CO2 emissions from its own plants and facilities, as well as reduce the CO2 emissions of its customers associated with the use of MHI Group products. MHI Thermal Systems, a member of the corporate group, supplies many centrifugal chillers for general air conditioning, factory air conditioning, and district heating and cooling. Going forward, through products and technologies such as centrifugal chillers and heat pumps, MHI Thermal Systems will continue to provide thermal solutions to meet the diverse heat needs of customers, and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral world.(1) For details on the launch of ETI-W in the Japanese market, see the following press release.https://www.mhi.com/news/25100302.html(2) Coefficient of performance (COP) is a performance coefficient calculated based on Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS). Higher values indicate greater energy efficiency.(3) Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a coefficient of the greenhouse effect of a gas relative to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a fixed GWP of 1.0. Smaller values indicate better environmental performance.About 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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Guangzhou, China, October 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China FAW Corporation Limited (FAW), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) held a signing ceremony here today for a framework agreement on a new strategic alliance. FAW President Liu Yigong, Toyota President Kenta Kon, and GAC Chairman Feng Xingya represented their respective companies at the ceremony.FAW and Toyota entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in 2002, and GAC and Toyota established a joint venture in 2004. Since then, FAW, Toyota , and GAC have collaborated in a wide range of fields including research and development, production, sales, and service through FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (FAW Toyota) and GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GAC Toyota). The two joint ventures' products have been chosen by more than 23 million customers in the Chinese market to date.Based on the new strategic cooperation framework agreement signed by FAW and GAC parent Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co., Ltd., the two companies will build on an asset and capital alliance to gradually deepen and expand their areas of cooperation through technological innovation. The two companies will also aim to achieve an efficient alliance of industrial resources across regions to strengthen their business foundations and enhance corporate value. Against this backdrop, FAW, Toyota, and GAC have resolved to establish a new framework for a three-company strategic alliance to promote the sustainable and sound development of the joint ventures.GAC will acquire the 50% stake in FAW Toyota held by FAW through a stock issuance. Upon completion of this transaction, FAW Toyota will continue to operate as an independent entity, and FAW will become a key strategic shareholder of GAC. In the following phase, FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota will form an alliance to handle functions such as research and development, procurement, production, and sales within the joint ventures. This alliance represents a significant step toward further deepening the cooperative relationship between FAW and GAC, and it will further strengthen the long-term cooperative relationship among FAW, Toyota, and GAC.Under the new alliance framework, FAW, Toyota, and GAC will use their respective strengths to support improvements in competitiveness through collaboration between FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota and accelerate the development of electrification and intelligence at both joint ventures. Furthermore, all the companies will strive to be the "best in town" and provide even more competitive products and high-quality services to bring smiles to the faces of customers.Going forward, FAW, Toyota, and GAC will steadily advance the necessary procedures and cooperation based on market and customer needs, strict compliance, and mutual trust. The three companies will also deepen their collaboration to further grow their joint venture business while contributing to the sustainable development of China's automotive industry.Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Kashima, Ibaraki, October 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and Sharp Corporation (Sharp) have established satellite communications infrastructure (*1) at the Kashima Space Technology Center. This enables technology verification and communications testing for 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (5G NTN), a communications standard that applies 5G technology to satellite communications. The infrastructure is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2026. Until now, environments in Japan for verifying and testing 5G NTN technologies have been limited. By leveraging this infrastructure, NICT and Sharp will conduct demonstration trials aimed at the practical deployment of 5G NTN and will also advance communications testing with vehicles, drones, and other mobility platforms to support applications in the mobility sector.*1 Infrastructure that connects satellite communications systems with terrestrial communications networks, consisting of a gateway antenna, network control equipment, and other components.Background: Progress Toward 5G NTN StandardizationCurrently, different satellite communications operators use different communications technologies and specifications. 5G NTN is a communications standard that applies 5G technology to satellite communications, and its standardization is currently underway.As standardization advances, it is expected to become easier to develop terminals that support common specifications and to connect to a variety of networks. This could enable a single terminal to access multiple satellite communications services.NICT and Sharp are working toward the practical deployment of 5G NTN through initiatives including the development of satellite communications user terminals and efforts to reduce their size and weight.Establishing a Domestic Environment for 5G NTN Technology Verification and Communications TestingUntil now, opportunities to conduct technology verification and testing of 5G NTN within Japan have been limited, and overseas facilities have often been used for such activities. NICT and Sharp have established infrastructure connecting satellites and terrestrial communications networks, including a Ka-band parabolic gateway antenna, on the rooftop of a building at the Kashima Space Technology Center operated by NICT. This infrastructure provides a domestic environment for 5G NTN technology verification and communications testing. Following the acquisition of the licenses required for satellite communications operations, NICT and Sharp aim to begin operation of the infrastructure by the end of 2026.The Kashima Space Technology Center has long served as a base for research and development in space communications and satellite communications experiments. The site offers an environment well suited for satellite communications, with no tall buildings nearby and a clear view of the sky.Advancing Demonstrations for Satellite Communications Applications in the Mobility SectorOnce the infrastructure becomes operational, communications tests will be conducted using satellite communications user terminals installed in vehicles, drones, and other mobile platforms to evaluate communications quality and stability in mobile environments. NICT and Sharp also plan to verify handover technologies that enable seamless switching between terrestrial networks, such as cellular communications networks, and satellite communications while maintaining ongoing connectivity. NICT and Sharp will advance technology verification and demonstration activities aimed at enabling the use of satellite communications in mobility applications, including autonomous driving.About SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world‑first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity" the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work. For more information, please visit: https://global.sharp/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

HIROSHIMA, Japan, October 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that its research and development project, “Development of High-Density Microalgal Biofuel,” aimed at real-world deployment of biodiesel fuel (HVO*) refined from lipids extracted from microalgae, has been selected for the FY2026 “Program to Develop and Promote the Commercialization of Energy Conservation Technologies to Realize a Decarbonized Society” of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).Under the selected project, Mazda will leverage the research findings it has accumulated to date on the microalgae-derived biofuels. Focusing on microalgae, which present minimal risk of competing with food crops or contributing to deforestation and can efficiently produce lipids in limited spaces, the Company will conduct research and development covering the entire process from cultivation through lipid extraction. Furthermore, with the cooperation of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu Kosan), Mazda will study the production of biodiesel fuel using the extracted lipids as feedstock. The Company will work toward the real-world deployment of these research findings and, as one potential application, aims to begin using biodiesel fuel as factory-fill fuel for all Mazda diesel vehicles built at its plants in Japan in the early 2030s.Following the project’s selection for the NEDO program, Takeji Kojima, Director, Corporate Leadership Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Mazda, commented: “In response to the critical challenge of achieving carbon neutrality, Mazda is working with partner companies and government organizations that share the same vision to help build a regionally based circular energy society under its Multi-Solution Strategy. Through the widespread adoption of biodiesel fuel (HVO) derived from microalgae, we aim to contribute to greater domestic energy self-sufficiency, sustainable regional development, and enhanced industrial competitiveness. Looking ahead to 2035, we remain committed to realizing Mazda's vision: ‘The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow.’”- Concept for the Deployment of Biodiesel Fuel (HVO) Derived from Microalgae- Key research findings on Microalgae-Derived BiofuelSince the 2010s, Mazda has been engaged in research and development on microalgae-derived fuels through joint research with academic institutions and cultivation trials at its plants. Biodiesel fuel produced from lipids generated by microalgae is considered a promising liquid fuel for helping realize a carbon-neutral society. Through its research and development to date, Mazda has established technology for efficiently producing lipids from microalgae and confirmed the capability to produce more than one liter of fuel in approximately two weeks using a 1,000-liter culture tank. Building on these achievements, Mazda will continue advancing research and development toward the practical application of microalgae-derived fuels.* HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil): A renewable diesel fuel produced from feedstocks such as used cooking oil and vegetable oil. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, October 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today launched the new fuel cell route bus (FC route bus) "Sora," powered by hydrogen.Toyota regards hydrogen as an important energy source in realizing a carbon-neutral society. It introduced its first fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the Mirai, in 2014 and has sold it in more than 30 countries and regions. Since 2019, Toyota has also begun supplying fuel cell systems (FC systems) that generate electricity from hydrogen, and has provided more than 3,500 FC systems*1 to over 100 customers worldwide for applications such as buses, rail, and stationary generators. In partnership with others, Toyota has also developed hydrogen cartridge and hydrogen sauna, promoting decarbonization in areas of everyday life as well.*1 As of the end of September 2026.In 2018, Toyota launched the first-generation Sora, offering a new value for route buses through clean, quiet fuel cell-powered operation. With the introduction of the new, upgraded Sora, Toyota will continue to contribute to realizing a hydrogen society by promoting the use of hydrogen in public transportation.The new Sora is a next-generation FC route bus jointly developed by Isuzu Motors Limited (hereinafter, Isuzu) and Toyota as part of efforts to achieve zero-emission route buses. It combines Isuzu's BEV full-flat route bus platform with Toyota's FC system, further advancing the environmental performance and usability of route buses.Vehicle Overview1. Evolution of the FC system- Fuel efficiency has been improved by efficiently using the fuel cell and a large-capacity battery. Compared to the first-generation Sora, the total hydrogen tank capacity has been reduced by about 20%, while the cruising range has been extended by about 100 km to over 300 km*2, meeting the operational requirements of transit buses.- Building on fuel cell technology developed through previous efforts, Toyota adopted a compact FC stack for commercial vehicles with increased output and durability, contributing to smoother, more stable operation. In addition, a new large-capacity hydrogen tank for commercial vehicles was developed, and by compactly mounting the FC system on the roof, vehicle maintenance by bus operators has been made easier.*2 Reference values based on Toyota's measurements. Actual values may vary depending on temperature, traffic conditions, the number of passengers, air conditioning use, and other factors.2. Enhanced safety functions- The vehicle is equipped with EDSS (Emergency Driver Stop System), linked with DSM (Driver Status Monitor). If the system detects that the driver is experiencing a problem, the vehicle decelerates and stops, automatically applies the parking brake after stopping, and helps ensure safety even on slopes.- A front blind spot monitor that detects pedestrians and bicycles ahead of the vehicle and alerts the driver is installed, contributing to helping reduce accidents outside the vehicle.3. Improved usability- The passenger compartment uses a full-flat floor with no steps, creating a space where all passengers, including those using wheelchairs or strollers, can move more safely and smoothly.- A one-touch wheelchair securement system (optional)*3 is available to assist wheelchair users in getting on and off the vehicle and helps the driver secure them smoothly.- Four variants―two for urban use and two for suburban use―with different seat layouts are offered to meet a variety of operating needs.The vehicle can be fully refueled with hydrogen in about 10 minutes*4, supporting operations that require high vehicle utilization. - The vehicle complies with a new high-speed filling standard; when compatible hydrogen stations are deployed in the future, refueling time can be reduced by about half.- By connecting an external power supply unit, the vehicle can be used as an emergency power source during disasters.*3 Options will be available to order from around April 2027.*4 Reference values based on Toyota's measurements. Actual values may vary depending on factors such as the hydrogen station's capacity and ambient temperature.Toyota has been working with many partners in producing, transporting, storing, and using hydrogen. Moving forward, we will continue to promote the widespread adoption of hydrogen mobility in collaboration with government agencies and businesses, including through the hydrogen backbone network implementation initiative, a joint public-private effort."Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiativeshttps://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, October 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced a collaboration with New Mexico to establish a quantum computing research center in New Mexico.The center will conduct advanced research spanning quantum computing hardware, software, algorithms, and theory, while supporting education and workforce-development initiatives designed to expand the quantum talent pipeline and strengthen collaboration across industry, academia, government, and the research community.Figure : Fujitsu and New Mexico MOU signing ceremonyLeft to right: Senator Michael Padilla, Cabinet Secretary New Mexico Economic Development Rob Black, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Fujitsu CTO Vivek Mahajan and Senator George MuñozThe initiative will bring together Fujitsu’s expertise in advanced computing and quantum technologies with New Mexico’s scientific and research ecosystem. Through research collaboration, internships, academic engagement, and other workforce-development programs, the center will help create new pathways for students, researchers, and engineers to participate in the emerging quantum economy. The collaboration also supports the State of New Mexico’s broader vision of building a more interconnected, innovative, and sustainable future through investments in advanced technologies and high-skilled industries.New Mexico has emerged as an important center for quantum research and technology development. The State has committed US$150 million to support investments alongside companies seeking to establish or expand quantum computing operations and develop the broader quantum ecosystem in New Mexico. These efforts are intended to attract private-sector investment, create high-skilled jobs, strengthen workforce-development opportunities, and draw leading quantum talent to the state. Fujitsu and the State of New Mexico will explore opportunities to participate in and support these initiatives. As part of the collaboration, Fujitsu and the State will explore opportunities for joint research that leverage New Mexico’s concentration of scientific and academic institutions, including Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of New Mexico, and New Mexico State University.Fujitsu and New Mexico State University (NMSU) already collaborate on research and development activities related to the FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU and associated high-performance computing solutions. Building on this existing relationship, Fujitsu and the State of New Mexico will explore opportunities to extend their collaboration into quantum computing and advanced hybrid computing infrastructure.Fujitsu will also collaborate with the Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNMI) to explore mechanisms for expanding research partnerships and developing a center of activity focused on quantum algorithms and applications, quantum systems, and other areas of advanced quantum computing research.The parties will examine the role of FUJITSU-MONAKA-based high-performance computing within a hybrid environment combining quantum computing, quantum simulation, AI, and classical high-performance computing. Hybrid computing is essential because practical quantum workloads require tight integration with classical systems for data preparation, large-scale simulation, optimization, control, error mitigation, and validation, while quantum processors are applied to computational tasks where they can provide unique advantages. This integrated approach can accelerate applications in materials and drug discovery, manufacturing, energy, financial services, and logistics as quantum systems progress toward fault-tolerant operation.“Fujitsu's decision to partner with New Mexico is more proof that our bet on quantum is paying off,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “By pairing Fujitsu's global expertise with the strength of our universities, national laboratories, and research community, we're building an ecosystem where quantum innovation can thrive.“When I traveled to Japan to meet with business leaders and top government officials, I intended for those conversations to turn into partnerships, research and jobs back here at home,” Lujan Grisham added. “Today is a direct result of that work.”“Fujitsu is uniquely positioned with technology and solution capabilities spanning microprocessors, high-performance computing, and quantum computing,” said Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, CTO, in charge of System Platform, Fujitsu Limited. “The establishment of a quantum computing research center in New Mexico represents an important opportunity to expand our research activities and accelerate the development of next-generation quantum technologies. By bringing together hardware, software, and applications research, the center can advance critical work in quantum system design, engineering, and validation, while developing innovative algorithms for high-impact applications in areas such as chemistry, materials science, advanced energy, and other strategically important fields.”Through the collaboration, Fujitsu aims to create a strong foundation for long-term quantum research and innovation, connecting fundamental science with technology development, workforce creation, and future commercial applications.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 around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com