HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 22, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation is planning to complete the electrification of all vehicle models by 2030 and is currently working together with various partner companies on a range of electrification related research projects that are also designed to stimulate the local economy and contribute to the development of local industry and innovation. One of these projects is the joint development and production of electric drive units. Mazda has agreed to work together with a number of companies in possession of related expertise, signing a collaborative agreement with Imasen Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Ondo Corporation, Chuo Kaseihin Co., Inc., Hiroshima Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd., HIROTEC Corporation, Fukuta Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. and ROHM Co., Ltd.

Composed of a motor, an inverter with power semiconductors and a reduction gear, electric drive units are a crucial part of vehicle electrification. Equally, they are indispensable to the evolution of driving pleasure Mazda always pursues as the industry transitions into a new era in response to electrification and the need to achieve carbon neutrality.

As a first step towards this transformation, Mazda has joined together with Ondo, Hiroshima Aluminum Industry and HIROTEC to establish a joint venture company for the purpose of developing the high-efficiency production technology required for the manufacture of electric drive units as well as establishing the systems required for the production and supply of those units. Collaborating with local suppliers in the Chugoku region to build and enhance the infrastructure needed for producing electric drive units will enable Mazda to support industry and employment in the region, contributing to local economic growth.

In keeping with our human-centered design philosophy, Mazda aims to make the most of the unique characteristics of electric vehicles to further enhance the driving experience and maximize driver enjoyment. In pursuit of this goal, Mazda has concluded a joint development agreement with Imasen Electric Industrial and ROHM for the development of inverters containing SiC power semiconductors, one of the core parts of an electric drive unit. Mazda has also established a joint venture with Imasen Electric Industrial to develop inverters and production technology for components such as circuit boards. Mazda has also signed a joint development agreement with Fukuta Electric & Machinery to develop advanced technologies for motors, while also establishing a joint venture company together with Chuo Kaseihin and Fukuta Electric & Machinery to learn and develop motor technology.

Joining forces with partner companies in possession of high-quality technology will allow Mazda to promote the development of compact, high-performance electric drive units that achieve high levels of efficiency.

Through the above initiatives, Mazda aims to make solid progress towards the goal of achieving carbon neutral across our entire supply chain by 2050, helping to preserve the global environment and create a sustainable future.

Joint Development Contract

• On Nov. 25, 2021 Mazda signed a three-party joint agreement with Imasen Electric Industrial and ROHM for the development and use of semiconductor technology.
• On July 13, 2022, Mazda signed a joint agreement with Fukuta Electric & Machinery for the development of advanced motor technology for use in electric vehicles.

For more information, visit https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2022/202211/221122b.html.

Group targets 15,000 units in sales a year over three years

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Ni Hsin Resources Berhad (Bursa: NIHSIN, 7215)), today unveiled two models of the TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycles.

The models, the TAILG EBIXON BOLD and TAILG EBIXON TORQ, in the personal and commercial use categories, respectively, are assembled at the Group’s manufacturing facilities in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

Khoo Chee Kong, Managing Director of NH EV TECH, said, “After more than two years of hard work, from the conceptualisation, R&D, experimentation, trial and error, and close collaboration with our formidable partner, Dongguan Tailing Motor Vehicle Co., Ltd, we finally achieved the milestone with the launching of our TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycles – the Game Changer for Ni Hsin Group.”

The Group started selling coffee from motorcycles in line with BLACKBIXON’s concept of cafe@home cafe@office cafe@anywhere where the BLACKBIXON Coffee Bike can quickly deliver coffee ordered through e-commerce platforms.

Khoo explained, “The first motorcycle we experimented with was an internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle which was not efficient as it was burdensome and costly, and we wanted a vehicle that is environmentally friendly. After a series of trials and experiences, an electrical motorcycle that was clean and has zero tailpipe emission was successfully developed, as our BLACKBIXON Coffee Bike last year.”

“We soon realised that there is a market for this purpose-built machine. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a spike in e-commerce and hence the demand for delivery services. Motorcycles are a popular choice for its quicker delivery time and low maintenance. In light of global warming, EV motorcycles make perfect sense as they are energy efficient and cheaper to maintain.”

“There are lots of opportunities for the use of EVs, with the government providing incentives in the form of tax reliefs for the assembly or manufacturing of EVs, component parts, and the development of EV ecosystems such as charging facilities. The government as well as government-linked companies (GLCs) are also expected to adopt the use of EVs. Also, the global electric scooter and motorcycle market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% to US$93.9 billion by 2031 from US$35.3 billion in 2021.”

“Our target is to sell 15,000 units of TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycles a year over the next three years covering the Asia Pacific region. We are deep in negotiations with several organisations, GLCs, government agencies and dealers to promote, market and distribute our EV motorcycles in the region. Our business model includes outright sale and rent-to-own modules to businesses as well as consumers.”

The Group’s venture into the manufacture and assembly of EV motorcycles underscores its commitment to social and environmental responsibilities while creating a green revenue stream in carbon trading, in which emissions are treated as either carbon credits or offsets that can be sold in a carbon market such as Bursa Securities Malaysia Berhad’s voluntary carbon market (Bursa VCM), to be opened by the end of 2022.

Ni Hsin’s EV motorcycle business generates carbon offsets that can be sold to other companies to reduce their carbon footprint. The Bursa VCM will, besides providing transparency in the carbon credit market, boost investments in high-quality offsetting projects such as planting trees or shifting to cleaner fuels.

In conjunction with the unveiling of the two TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycle models, Ni Hsin will also sign Memorandum of Agreements with several esteemed and well-connected organisations, including MIMOS Berhad, Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (PROLINTAS), HAI-O Enterprise Bhd and PT Winn Pratama Indonesia to assist in the marketing, promotion and distribution of these EV motorcycles.

Ni Hsin Group Berhad: NIHSIN [Bursa: 7215] [RIC: NHSN:KL] [BB: NHR:MK], http://www.ni-hsin.com/

Car accidents are sometimes unavoidable. When they do happen, the consequences can be devastating. This is especially true for car enthusiasts, because crashes nearly always result in cars being wrecked, or at least seriously damaged. Sometimes, they result in injuries and even fatalities.

If you are somebody who considers themselves a car enthusiast and has been involved in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, then action needs to be taken. This post will offer nine legal tips for protecting your rights after an accident takes place.

Taking Evidence

The first step in protecting your rights is to take evidence, ideally from the scene of the crash. If you can, then take a photograph or video of your car, the guilty driver’s car, and any injuries that you have sustained. Make sure to get the other driver’s insurance information, too. If the other driver tries to get away without giving you their information, take their number plate down, and try to get a picture of them. It’s sadly not uncommon for people to try and get away after causing car accidents. When people do this it is a criminal offense and classified as a ‘hit and run’ accident.

Medical Certificate

Most car accidents result in some kind of injury, mentally and physically. Usually, financial settlements are paid to the victims of car accidents so that they can get medical treatment and recover from their injuries. If you have been injured, then the best way to prove this to a lawyer is to get a medical certificate. You can do this by reaching out to your physician or by asking for a written note from the doctor that you see at ER if you go to ER. Make sure to photograph your injuries, too.

Photographing Car

After the accident has taken place, and when you are back at home, make sure that you photograph your car and record any damages. The reason that you need to do this is that a lot of people do not make claims immediately. In most states, there is a three-year statute of limitations on car accidents. If after an accident you pay for it to be repaired and then decide to make a claim a year or so after, you need to have evidence that your car was damaged, so you can be compensated for it.

Gathering Witnesses

Ideally, you should gather witnesses to help support your case. Having witnesses can make getting paid compensation much easier, especially if you did not manage to get a photo or video evidence from the scene. The witnesses you gather should preferably be passers-by, as well as people that were in the car with you. Make sure that any witnesses you provide who were passengers in your car give unbiased and truthful accounts. It’s common for loved ones to exaggerate their stories to support their loved ones after they have been involved in accidents.

Hiring Lawyer

You will need to hire a lawyer, too. In the words of one auto accident attorney in Illinois, it will be very difficult for you to make a claim for compensation directly to an insurance company. Insurance companies appoint adjusters, who are individuals paid to reduce the settlement amounts of claims made to them. Only trained lawyers have the skills necessary to deal with such individuals. Make sure that the lawyer you hire is experienced and qualified. You can check a lawyer’s level of experience by reading their reviews and seeing what their case success rate is (this information is usually published on law firms’ websites).

Truthful Account

When you hire a lawyer, they will ask you to give them an account of what happened, or in other words, your version of events. When you give your account it needs to be as accurate, unbiased, and honest as possible. It’s only natural for you to want to exaggerate the extent of your injuries and make yourself seem like a bigger victim than you perhaps were but doing this could just lead to your case being thrown out or dismissed. If it turns out that you have lied in any way, your lawyer will no longer want to represent you, and the insurance company will refuse to pay compensation to you.

Remain Patient

Patience is important. Your case could go on for many years, depending on how much compensation you are claiming. It’s very rare for compensation claims to be paid in a matter of weeks or months. Sometimes, they take a very long time. If you are not a patient person, then you need to learn to become one. Not being patient could lead to you disturbing and annoying your lawyer. Your lawyer will not want to represent you if you pester them, sending them lots of emails or calling them all of the time.

Have Confidence

In some cases, personal injury claims are taken to court. More often than not, this occurs when a guilty driver is not insured and therefore has no insurance company to pay compensation out on their behalf. When a driver is uninsured a civil lawsuit is the only option. If you do need to take the individual responsible for injuring you and damaging your car to court, then you need to have confidence. It’s not easy standing up in court and giving evidence, but it may be necessary. Your lawyer will talk you through what you need to do and coach you in testifying.

Criminal Action

Finally, consider criminal action. If you believe that the person who crashed into you was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or was driving very dangerously, then you could have them arrested. If you suspect such a thing, it’s usually best to call the police at the scene of the accident. If you wait until afterward then there is no way for you to prove that they were on drugs or drunk. If they were driving recklessly, call the police as well.

Car accidents can lead to people being seriously injured, and their cars being damaged. If you have been involved in one, then take action. Contacting a lawyer (and following the other steps outlined here) is how you can protect your rights and get the justice that you deserve.

The process of importing or exporting a vehicle can be a lengthy process with many stages. A “vehicle” can mean anything from cars and motorcycles to boats, trailers, and RVs. Whether you’re importing and exporting for recreational or commercial use, you will most likely have to jump through hoops to ensure your vehicle doesn’t get delayed at the border or refused entry into the country. 

We understand that navigating the importing/exporting process can be challenging. That’s why we’ve broken down the top things you should expect when going through the process.

Ensure Vehicle Admissibility 

Before you go ahead and start the importing process, you may want to look into whether the vehicle is admissible in your country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will have a list of nonconforming vehicles eligible for importation. 

Certification

You will need both an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a Department of Transportation sticker for your vehicle. If the vehicle is older than 25 years, it won’t need a DOT sticker. If it’s over 21 years old, it will also be exempt from the EPA certification sticker. You will need to import the vehicle through a certified customs broker. We find that importing is made easy with Breeze Customs. Having professionals do the work for you will ensure you don’t miss any integral steps. 

Imports without the proper certification stickers will not be allowed into the country, which is why you need to get on top of that as soon as possible.

Meet Proper Documentation Requirements

When importing or exporting vehicles to and from the US, you’ll need to remember that there are specific documentation requirements. 

What Forms Do I Need?

The following forms should be completed and submitted:

• US Customs/Commercial Invoice
• DOT Vehicle Declaration Form
• EPA Vehicle Declaration Form
• Copy of the vehicle registration

You may also want to include the manufacturer’s statement of origin and the bill of sale. 

Have the Vehicle Cleaned 

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires all imports must be free of foreign soil to avoid the risk of transporting dangerous pests, especially the vehicle’s undercarriage. Foreign soil includes sand, earth, plant residue, manure, or any other related debris that could harbor pests. Consider having the car steam cleaned to ensure it’s ready to be imported or exported. 

Pay Dutiable Fees

Foreign-made cars exported from overseas and imported into the US are considered dutiable. The following dutiable rates include:

• Auto: 2.5%
• Trucks: 25%
• Motorcycles: 2.4% (or free in some cases)

The duty rates are based on the price paid or payable. Prepare to pay the fees associated with your imported vehicle.

Federal Tax

In addition, certain automobiles may be subject to the gas-guzzler tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. Those who import a vehicle, whether for personal or commercial use, may be liable for the payment of this tax.  

Obtain Driver’s Plates & Permits 

All imported and exported vehicles should have the International Registration Marker. Ensuring you have an international driving permit is a valuable asset when importing. Consult with your local automobile club or the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to obtain temporary license plates and the correct documents.

We know importing/exporting is a hassle. It’s essentially a long list of to-dos, but it’s pivotal that you check off every box. The last thing you want is to have your pride and joy stuck at the border or sent back to its motherland. If you follow our tips, you can breathe a sweet sigh of relief knowing you’ll be behind the wheel of your new vehicle without further delay.

TOKYO, Nov 21, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that GAC Mitsubishi Motors Co., Ltd. (GMMC), Mitsubishi Motors’ vehicle production and sales joint venture in China, has begun production of the all-new Outlander, a crossover SUV, and started sales on November 19.

The all-new Outlander is Mitsubishi Motors’ flagship model developed under the product concept “I-Fu-Do-Do”, which means authentic and majestic in Japanese. The Chinese specification model is newly equipped with a 1.5-liter direct-injection turbo engine and a 48V mild hybrid system, with a maximum output of 120 kW and maximum torque of 280 Nm. By adding the electric motor assist of the mild hybrid system to the torque characteristics of the turbo engine that starts up from low to mid-speed, the all-new Outlander offers smooth, manageable acceleration while improving fuel efficiency. In addition, the all-new Outlander boasts a robust and powerful styling with the evolved Dynamic Shield front face and 20-inch wheels1, and a refined high-quality interior. Further, safe and secure road performance is enhanced with a newly developed platform, an upgraded electronically-controlled 4WD and S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) system.

The Outlander was released in 20012 as Mitsubishi Motors’ first crossover SUV, and it has become one of the core models in the company’s lineup, comprising approximately 20 percent of the global sales volume in recent years. The redesigned Outlander was released in North America in 2021 and subsequently in other markets including the Middle East, Oceania, Latin America and Africa, with more than 100,000 units sold as of end of October 2022.

1. Equipped on certain trim levels.
2. Sold as Airtrek in Japan

About GAC Mitsubishi Motors (GMMC)

Based in Changsha, Hunan, GMMC was formed as a joint venture company in 2012 between Guangzhou Automobile Group (50% ownership stake), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (30% ownership stake) and Mitsubishi Corporation (20% ownership stake). GMMC has 2,891 employees, and serves as a sales and distribution platform for GAC and Mitsubishi Motors-branded vehicles in China. The company has an annual production capacity over 270,000 units per year among the Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander, Eclipse Cross, and Airtrek. GMMC maintains 231 sales and service locations across China.

About Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) –a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan–, is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 30,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, mainland China, the Philippines, Viet Nam and Russia. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification–launched the i-MiEV –the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV –the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. The company announced a three-year business plan in July 2020 to introduce more competitive and cutting-edge models, including the Eclipse Cross (PHEV model), the all-new Outlander and the all-new Triton/L200.

For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company’s website at www.mitsubishi-motors.com/.