R&D effort toward Development of a Hybrid Car Carrier using Natural Energy
Well, it would be a shame to see all those giant car carriers burning fossil fuel while carrying electric Cars and Hybrid automobiles to oversees. After all, carrying the vehicle itself is part of CO2 emission cycle, even though the actual vehicle is not part of burning the fuel. To address this issue, through an initiative by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, there will be joint R&D effort by Sanyo Electric, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in developing a Hybrid Car Carrier in an effort to reduce CO2 emission form hew ships. Read more
Release of a rechargeable interior light “eneloop lamp” by SANYO
Sanyo made an announcement on a rechargeable interior light “eneloop lamp” a new addition to its “eneloop universe” products. The “eneloop universe products” embody the concept of “looping energy is a way of promoting new lifestyle of reusing instead of disposing, which began by Sanyo since November of 2005. Among products that incorporated eneloop rechargeable batteries are ENELOOPE Bike, Eneloop KAIRO and Eneloop solar light to name a few.The ENL-Y1S is a multiple use lamp that can be used as an interior light for daily living as well as a flashlight in case of an emergency. This product utilizes a contact-less charging system bearing no metallic contact on its body resulting in a smooth exterior appearance. The ENL-Y1S as an interior light feature two modes to choose from Clear Mode (high) / Fade Mode (low). It can also be used as a healing light with a blue lamp for places such as bed side with a healing mode (continuous) or a flicker mode (flickering). The ENL-Y1S automatically turns into a flashlight when it is picked up and tilted 90 degrees or more because of its built-in accelerator sensor. Read more
