Transportation / Mobility
September 7, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Kanagawa Prefecture to Promote Subsidies and Tax Credits for EVs
Kanagawa Prefecture announced on April 15, 2008, that it will launch a program t...
August 29, 2008
Climate Change
JAL 'Sky Eco' Project to Cut CO2 by 20% by 2010
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced its plan to promote the JAL Sky Eco project on Ap...
August 29, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Suzuki Launches Swift Model for Car-Sharing
Suzuki Motor Co., of Japan announced on April 8, 2008, that it has developed a S...
August 17, 2008
Climate Change
Bicycle Taxi Receipts Show Passengers Their CO2 Reduction Effect
On April 21, 2008, the Ecological-Cities Promoting Association -- a non-profit...
July 28, 2008
Water
Railway Company Introduces Waterless Urinals
Nankai Electric Railway Co., based in Osaka Prefecture, has replaced 73 conventi...
July 16, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Ocean Current Forecasts to Help Ships Cut Fuel Use, CO2 Emissions
Very large crude oil carriers (VLCCs) operated by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ...
June 14, 2008
Climate Change
Japan Finances World's First CDM Railway Project under the Kyoto Protocol
The Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System Project, which saw the deployment of a Jap...
June 8, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Japanese Logistic Co. Introduces Eco-driving Management Systems
Anshin Co., Ltd., which runs a distribution company in Okinawa Prefecture, annou...
June 4, 2008
Energy Conservation
Automobile Vibration to Generate Power for Bridge Lights
The Metropolitan Expressway Co., a company managing the construction, renovation...
May 23, 2008
Energy Conservation
Nissan's Navigation Service Wins Both Energy Conservation and Eco-Products Awards
The CARWINGS eco-driving service provided by Nissan Motor Co. won the Agency for...
May 16, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Kanazawa Introduces Online Trip-Planning to Promote Park-and-Ride Commuting
Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, has developed an online trip-planni...
May 9, 2008
Renewable Energy
Power Generating Floor Tested at JR Tokyo Train Station
The East Japan Railway Company (JR East) conducted a demonstration experiment fr...
May 2, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Total of 17 Products, 37 Companies Granted Eco-Rail Certification
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced o...
April 24, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
More Companies Adopt Hybrid Vehicles as Company Cars
An increasing number of companies are adopting hybrid vehicles as company cars i...
April 20, 2008
Climate Change
Eco-Friendly Potato Transport Reduces CO2 Emissions by 53%
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Decembe...
April 17, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Reuse Railway Storage Battery System Regenerative Energy
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a major Japanese heavy machinery manufacturer, announ...
April 17, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
98 Model Districts Designated to Establish Bicycle Lane Network
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Tourism (MLIT)and the...
March 26, 2008
Policy / Systems
MOE Amends Exhaust Emission Regulations Aiming for Zero PM Emission
The Japanese Ministry of the Environment amended permissible limits on exhaust e...
March 12, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
New Motor-Assisted Hybrid Power System for Trains Reduces Emissions and Costs
Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) announced on October 23, 2007, that it has de...
March 3, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Trolley-and-Battery-Powered Hybrid LRV to Run in Sapporo
The Railway Technical Research Institute of Japan (RTRI) announced on October 25...
February 23, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Modal Shift to Ferries Cuts Both CO2 Emissions and Costs
Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., an electronic equipment manufacturer headquartered in...
February 15, 2008
Energy Conservation
Kobe City to Subsidize Maritime Transportation to Oita Port in Kyushu
Kobe City in Japan announced on October 10, 2007 its decision to subsidize modal...
February 12, 2008
Energy Conservation
World's First Fuel Economy Indicators for Ships Planned
One of the priority themes set by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and T...
February 8, 2008
Energy Conservation
Mitsubishi Launches Light Motor Vehicle Fueled by both Gasoline and CNG
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has developed a light motor vehicle fueled by both ...
February 3, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Mazda Develops Auto Catalyst to Drastically Cut Precious Metal Use
Mazda Motor Corp. announced on October 1, 2007, that it has succeeded in develop...
January 10, 2008
Energy Conservation
All New Fuel Economy Standards Completed toward Fiscal 2015
On July 2, 2007, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry o...
January 9, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
'No My Car Day' - Wakkanai City Reduces CO2 Emissions by 3100 kg Over Two Days
In Wakkanai City, September 7 and October 5, 2007, were designated 'No My Car Da...
December 20, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japan's First CO2 Emission-Free Eco-Tours on Sale for Individual Tourists
JTB Kanto Corp., a major travel agency located in the Kanto area, started sellin...
December 20, 2007
Energy Conservation
Nissan Motor to Add Fuel Efficiency Gauge to All New Models
Nissan Motor Co., announced on August 21, 2007, that all future models will be e...
December 7, 2007
Energy Conservation
Nissan Motor Develops Clean Diesel Technology Meeting SULEV Standards
Nissan Motor Co. announced on August 6, 2007, the development of a new clean die...
November 29, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
JR Freight Improves Transportation Quality
Japan Freight Railway Co. (JR Freight), a member of the Japan Railway Group, ann...
November 7, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
'Smart Car Use' Project in Kyoto Increases Train Commuters, Reduces Cars
The Kyoto prefectural government has confirmed that a trend of more commuters us...
October 31, 2007
Energy Conservation
East Japan Railway Begins Commercial Operation of World's First Hybrid Railcar
East Japan Railway Company has developed a railcar equipped with a diesel hybrid...
September 27, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Hitachi Transport System Awarded Industry Environmental Prize for Physical Distribution
The Japan Federation of Freight Industries (JFFI) announced the winner of the En...
September 22, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Seven-Eleven Japan Emits Zero Waste When Deploying New Cash Registers in Stores Nationwide
Starway Co., a Japanese company that develops and sells reusable and recyclable ...
September 13, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
'Environmental-Conscious Contract Law' Enacted
The Environmental-Conscious Contract Law, a bill proposed by an individual Diet ...
August 24, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Models Proposed for Green Logistic System Offering Eco-Points to Consumers
A "Green Logistics and Eco-Point Study Group" was set up by the Green Distributi...
August 18, 2007
Energy Conservation
Mitsubishi Motors Accelerates Launch of Next-Generation Diesel Engines
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced on April 19, 2007, its decision to move ...
August 18, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Fujitsu Aims to Reduce CO2 Emissions during Transport by 30%
On April 10, 2007, Fujitsu Ltd., a major electronics manufacturer in Japan, anno...
July 29, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
'Green Savers' Training and Accreditation Program Promotes Environmental Conservation in Japan
Trees and Environment Network (TE Network) is a Japanese non-profit organization...
July 29, 2007
Energy Conservation
Ministry Analysis of Modal Shift Trends Shows Slightly Improved Rate for Fiscal 2004
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry, in its efforts ...
July 12, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Lion Corp. Wins 16th Global Environmental Grand Prize for CO2-Saving Detergent
On April 12, 2007, the Japanese government presented its 16th Global Environment...
July 9, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Kobe Steel's Waste Heat Utilization System Nearing Practical Stage
Together with Kobe Steel Ltd., Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co. in Japan has developed ...
June 30, 2007
Energy Conservation
Japanese University Starts Operation of BDF School Bus
On April 5, 2007, the Tottori University of Environmental Studies (TUES) started...
June 13, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Car Sharing Gaining Popularity in Japanese Cities
Car sharing is gradually gaining popularity in Japan, particularly in urban area...
June 10, 2007
Policy / Systems
Ministry Promotes Innovation with ICT
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport published "The Interim Re...
June 4, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Nippon Express Runs 10th Modal Shift Campaign
Nippon Express Co., Japan's leading freight forwarder, ran a modal shift campaig...
May 31, 2007
Energy Conservation
World's First Fuel-Cell-Powered Hired-Car Service Begins
Nissan Motor Co. announced on February 20, 2007, that it has delivered to Kanaga...
May 1, 2007
Energy Conservation
Biodiesel School Bus Launches Operation at University in Japan
On November 1, 2006, the Tottori University of Environmental Studies started to ...
April 30, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Asian Mayors to Discuss Environmentally Sustainable Transport in Kyoto
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