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11-26-2009, 11:33 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Japanese_Flag_30x22.jpg Mazda to provide three Demio BEVs for the "Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project." (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=243377)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Mazda2_Side.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - Nov. 26, 2009
Mazda2 in its ICE equipped form factor. The BEV variant would be something really special ;)
Mazda will collaborate with Itochu Corporation and other companies in conjunction with Tsukuba City on a joint project to test a low-carbon transport system which uses clean energy. The Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project is scheduled to commence in March 2010 in Tsukuba city, near Tokyo, Japan.
The project aims to assess a low-carbon energy network composed of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), rapid chargers, fixed battery stations, solar panels and a car sharing service. Mazda will provide three Mazda Demio’s for conversion to BEVs, and will assist in determining specifications and evaluating vehicle performance.
In order to provide all its customers with superb environmental and safety performance, Mazda has adopted a policy to improve its internal combustion engines and then progressively electrify their platforms. This process begins with a base i-stop idling stop system, regenerative braking and full hybrid systems. Through its participation in the Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project, Mazda aims to further strengthen the base of its R&D activities. Mazda’s collaboration with various corporations and organizations will increase expertise in BEV infrastructure and the reuse/recycle of BEV batteries.
Going forward, Mazda will proactively work toward the establishment of a sustainable society and the evolution of environmental and safety technology based on Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, which was announced in 2007.
The Tsukuba Environmental Style Project
Main initiatives of the Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project (each initiative will be the first case in Japan)
- Test the viability of reusing BEV batteries in fixed battery stations.
- Develop a system to reuse EV batteries in fixed battery stations, including remote battery monitoring technology.
Test a model to optimally use renewable energy in EVs and in participating stores.
- Using information and communications technologies (ICT) in conjunction with control and electricity storage technology, develop an effective system to optimally use electricity that is generated through solar panels, stored in fixed battery stations and supplied to EVs and participating stores.
Test the viability of a new service to accelerate the establishment of a low-carbon transport society.
- Introduce an EV car sharing system based at convenience stores.
- Test an integrated contactless smart card payment system for the rapid chargers and the car sharing service.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Mazda2_Side.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - Nov. 26, 2009
Mazda2 in its ICE equipped form factor. The BEV variant would be something really special ;)
Mazda will collaborate with Itochu Corporation and other companies in conjunction with Tsukuba City on a joint project to test a low-carbon transport system which uses clean energy. The Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project is scheduled to commence in March 2010 in Tsukuba city, near Tokyo, Japan.
The project aims to assess a low-carbon energy network composed of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), rapid chargers, fixed battery stations, solar panels and a car sharing service. Mazda will provide three Mazda Demio’s for conversion to BEVs, and will assist in determining specifications and evaluating vehicle performance.
In order to provide all its customers with superb environmental and safety performance, Mazda has adopted a policy to improve its internal combustion engines and then progressively electrify their platforms. This process begins with a base i-stop idling stop system, regenerative braking and full hybrid systems. Through its participation in the Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project, Mazda aims to further strengthen the base of its R&D activities. Mazda’s collaboration with various corporations and organizations will increase expertise in BEV infrastructure and the reuse/recycle of BEV batteries.
Going forward, Mazda will proactively work toward the establishment of a sustainable society and the evolution of environmental and safety technology based on Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, which was announced in 2007.
The Tsukuba Environmental Style Project
Main initiatives of the Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project (each initiative will be the first case in Japan)
- Test the viability of reusing BEV batteries in fixed battery stations.
- Develop a system to reuse EV batteries in fixed battery stations, including remote battery monitoring technology.
Test a model to optimally use renewable energy in EVs and in participating stores.
- Using information and communications technologies (ICT) in conjunction with control and electricity storage technology, develop an effective system to optimally use electricity that is generated through solar panels, stored in fixed battery stations and supplied to EVs and participating stores.
Test the viability of a new service to accelerate the establishment of a low-carbon transport society.
- Introduce an EV car sharing system based at convenience stores.
- Test an integrated contactless smart card payment system for the rapid chargers and the car sharing service.