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- 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.

(3) 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.

2. Participating organizations

Project leader

Itochu Corporation

List of collaborating companies and roles & responsibilities

Family Mart Provide sites for the project at convenience stores
Itochu Enex Provide sites for the project at service stations
Tokyo R&D Electric vehicle-related
Th!nk (Norway) Electric vehicle-related
Kyuki Supply rapid chargers
EnerDel Inc. (US) Supply vehicle batteries and fixed batteries
Seiko Electric Fixed battery system integration
Itochu Techno-Solutions Supply ICT technology, data center
Windcar Car sharing service operation
Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation Car sharing-related
Nippon Car Solutions Co. Car sharing-related
Ecosystem Japan Supply solar panel systems
Mazda Motor Corporation Electric vehicle-related (provide Mazda Demio vehicles)

Advisory Committee

Tsukuba City
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)
The Japan Research Institute, Limited






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  1. By Texan Posted: 12/8/2009 10:45am PST

    COOL! Looks like the Australian Mazda 2 EVme that was out last year.
    Does anyone know what motor they use, I think the Australian one is a Bursa.
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