2023.09.19
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Cell and Module Receives Global Innovation Award for the 2023 Nissan Global Supplier Awards

Tokyo, September 19, 2023 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, President and CEO: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquartered in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”), announces that VE-J won the “Global Innovation Award” for the 2023 Nissan Global Supplier Awards.

This award is given annually to suppliers selected by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO:Makoto Uchida/ Headquartered in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “Nissan”), among its many suppliers around the world, who have implemented innovative initiatives to improve Nissan's product appeal and brand strength.

The award-winning products include battery cells and modules that combine high output, safety, and long life as an optimal technology solution for the “Nissan X-Trail” e-POWER system.
The award was presented in recognition of our battery control and mass production technologies that ensure best in class quality and reliability.

VE-J continues to strengthen our battery products, including lithium-ion battery systems, packs, and battery modules, that directly contribute to the transition and popularization of electrified vehicles and to the preservation of the global environment.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Cell and Module Receives Global Innovation Award for the 2023 Nissan Global Supplier Awards(PDF)

Plaque and Certificate

Lithium ion-battery cell and module

Plaque and Certificate

Lithium ion-battery cell and module

 
 
2023.06.23
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted for Nissan Compact Crossover ”JUKE” Hybrid for Europe

Tokyo, June 23, 2023 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, President and CEO: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”) announced that its lithium-ion battery module has been adopted by the Compact Crossover ”JUKE” Hybrid which has been launched in Europe by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Representative executive officer, president and CEO:Makoto Uchida/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “Nissan”).

This battery module has realized an electrical/mechanical design that ensures battery safety and a cooling design that maximizes battery performance, making it an optimal battery module for the “JUKE” Hybrid.

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted for Nissan Compact Crossover ”JUKE” Hybrid for Europe(PDF)

“JUKE” Hybrid

Lithium ion-battery module

“JUKE” Hybrid

Lithium ion-battery module

 
 
2023.06.23
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Systems Adopted for Nissan ”X-Trail”

Tokyo, June 23, 2023 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, President and CEO: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”) announced that its lithium-ion battery module and battery management system have been adopted by “X-Trail” e-POWER which has been launched in Japan by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Representative executive officer, president and CEO:Makoto Uchida/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “Nissan”).

This battery system has realized an electrical/mechanical design that ensures vehicle safety and a cooling design that maximizes battery performance, making it an optimal battery system for the e-POWER system.

The battery management system (BMS) maximizes the battery performance to meet the requirements of the e-POWER system by utilizing battery control technology at the time of large-current charging/discharging and has realized the controllability of achieving high safety and durability. In addition, the battery voltage and control circuit can be monitored at high speed and with high accuracy by adopting developed battery voltage monitoring device. This BMS also supports ISO 26262, titled "Road vehicles – Functional safety".

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Systems Adopted for Nissan ”X-Trail”(PDF)

X-trail

Lithium ion-battery module System

X-trail

Lithium ion-battery module System

 
 
2023.04.24
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Systems Adopted for Mazda New Crossover SUV ”CX-90”

Tokyo, April 24, 2023 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, President and CEO: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”) ’s lithium-ion battery systems have been adopted for the new crossover SUV, the “CX-90”. This has been launched in April, 2023 by Mazda Motor Corporation (Representative Director; President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer):Akira Marumoto/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “Mazda”).
The CX-90 is a crossover SUV newly developed in light of features that customers in the important North American market demand. Based on the “For the Voyage of Your Life” concept, this wide-body three-row SUV offers greater comfort, functionality, and safety performance, making driving more enjoyable and travel with several friends and family more pleasant. This new flagship model makes its debut.

This battery system, same as “CX-60”, in collaboration with Mazda, has realized an electrical/mechanical design that ensures vehicle safety and a cooling design that maximizes battery performance, making it an optimal battery system for the “CX-90”. The installed battery cells are new prismatic battery cells that have improved output characteristics up to 50% compared to our conventional product.

The battery energy control module mounted on this battery system incorporates battery control technology specialized for large-current charging/discharging to maximize the battery performance and has realized the controllability of achieving safety and the life of the battery. In addition, this supports ISO 26262, titled "Road vehicles – Functional safety". And also supports ISO/SAE 21434, titled “Road vehicles – Cybersecurity engineering”, and strengthen the security of products to prevent damage from cyber-attack to aim for falsification of information and a generation of an erroneous operation.

VE-J will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Systems Adopted for Mazda New Crossover SUV ”CX-90”(PDF)

Mazda New Crossover SUV ”CX-90”*

lithium-ion battery systems

Mazda New Crossover SUV ”CX-90”*

lithium-ion battery systems

*CX-90 image in this news release is subject to the copyrights and other intellectual property rights of Mazda and we are obtained their consent. Therefore, it may be neither copied for commercial use or distribution nor modified or reposted to other sites.

 
 
2022.11.30
Notice of Completion of a Share Transfer from INCJ to Nissan
and a New Share Subscription by Nissan, and Change of Director

Tokyo, November 30, 2022 --- INCJ, Ltd. (President and COO Member of the Board: Mikihide Katsumata/ Headquarters TOKYO, Japan, hereinafter "INCJ"), a major shareholder of Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, President and CEO : Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Head office IBARAKI, Japan, hereinafter “VE-J”), has completed to transfer all of the common shares to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Representative executive officer, President and CEO: Makoto Uchida/ Headquarters YOKOHAMA, Japan, hereinafter "Nissan").
In addition, Nissan has completed new common shares subscription that VE-J has issued. VE-J hereby announces that VE-J has become a consolidated subsidiary of Nissan with that.

VE-J will further strengthen its business fundamentals with Nissan's capital participation, make maximum use of the automotive battery performance and features that VE-J has cultivated to date, and work to further expand and accelerate its business by responding to issues such as soaring raw material prices through the utilization of the Nissan Group's global network.

As in the past, VE-J will continue to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries for automotive vehicles, modules, and battery management systems in a broad and stable manner to all customers, not only Nissan. Likewise, Maxell, Ltd. and Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., as shareholders, will work with Nissan to support the VE-J business operations.

VE-J announces that a resolution to transition to a Company with Auditors was approved at its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, held on November 30, 2022.

In addition, the following Directors and Corporate Auditors were newly appointed based on the resolution.

We sincerely ask for your further understanding and support.

< Directors and Corporate Auditors >
Takashi Hata Chairman* New appointment
Hiroshi Ikeuchi Representative Director, President and CEO
Masaya Nagano Director and CFO New appointment
Shunichi Inamijima Director* New appointment
Eiji Iguchi Director* New appointment
Yoshiharu Katsuta Director*
Kimiya Yamaashi Director*
Kazumichi Fujimura Corporate Auditor New appointment
Yoshiyuki Ito Corporate Auditor* New appointment
Mitsuru Tsujino Corporate Auditor* New appointment
*Part-time

Hirotaka Nishio, Takeyuki Itabashi, Osamu Itabashi, Yusuke Ichihara, Shigetomo Ogawa, Kazumichi Fujimura, Akihisa Tamaki, Eiichi Sasayama have retired Director on November 30, 2022.

Hirotaka Nishio, Takeyuki Itabashi were newly appointed Managing Executive Officer, and Kazumichi Fujimura as Corporate Auditor.

In addition, Executive Officers will be changed as follows.

< Executive Officers >
Hirotaka Nishio Managing Executive Officer Promotion
Takeyuki Itabashi Managing Executive Officer Promotion
Takafumi Yokoi Managing Executive Officer
Yasuhiko Nakayama Executive Officer
Shiro Takahashi Executive Officer
Tomohiko Murase Executive Officer New appointment

Notice of Completion of a Share Transfer from INCJ to Nissan
and a New Share Subscription by Nissan, and Change of Director(PDF)

 
 
2022.11.04
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Systems Adopted for Mazda New Crossover SUV ”CX-60” e-SKYACTIV D 3.3

Tokyo, November 4, 2022 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, CEO, President and Chief Executive Officer: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”) ’s lithium-ion battery systems have been adopted for the new crossover SUV, the “CX-60” e-SKYACTIV D 3.3. This has been launched in Japan on September 15, 2022 by Mazda Motor Corporation (Representative Director; President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer):Akira Marumoto/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “Mazda”).

The “CX-60” e-SKYACTIV D 3.3 equipped with a 3.3-liter in-line six-cylinder diesel engine, an electric motor, and lithium-ion battery achieves fuel economy, 21.0-21.1km/L in WLTC mode.

This battery system, in collaboration with Mazda, has realized an electrical/mechanical design that ensures vehicle safety and a cooling design that maximizes battery performance, making it an optimal battery system for the “CX-60” e-SKYACTIV D 3.3.

The battery energy control module mounted on this battery system incorporates battery control technology specialized for large-current charging/discharging to maximize the battery performance and has realized the controllability of achieving safety and the life of the battery. In addition, this supports ISO 26262, titled "Road vehicles – Functional safety". And also supports ISO/SAE 21434, titled “Road vehicles – Cybersecurity engineering”, and strengthen the security of products to prevent damage from cyber-attack to aim for falsification of information and a generation of an erroneous operation.

VE-J will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Systems Adopted for Mazda New Crossover SUV ”CX-60” e-SKYACTIV D 3.3(PDF)

Mazda New Crossover SUV ”CX-60”
e-SKYACTIV D 3.3*

lithium-ion battery systems

Mazda New Crossover SUV ”CX-60”
e-SKYACTIV D 3.3*

lithium-ion battery systems

* CX-60 image in this news release is subject to the copyrights and other intellectual property rights of Mazda and we are obtained their consent. Therefore, it may be neither copied for commercial use or distribution nor modified or reposted to other sites.

 
 
2022.10.26
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Renault ”CAPTUR” E-TECH HYBRID

Tokyo, October 26, 2022 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, CEO, President and Chief Executive Officer: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”) ’s lithium-ion battery module has been adopted for the E-TECH HYBRID of “CAPTUR”. Renault Captur was launched for European market on March 24, 2021 by Renault s.a.s. (CEO:Luca de Meo / Headquarter in France) and has been launched in Japan on September 1, 2022.

The "CAPTUR” E-TECH HYBRID which has been introduced in Japan on September 1, 2022, equips a full hybrid specification with a 1.6-liter in-line 4-cylinder gasoline engine and high-voltage 250V battery. It is a B segment compact SUV that pursues maximum efficiency through best-in-class response, outstanding fuel economy performance, and quick battery charging during deceleration.

Our battery module used in "CAPTUR" is a 250V lithium-ion battery module with a storage capacity 1.2kWh. VE-J has contributed to downsizing of E-TECH hybrid system by Our lower resistance technology to suppress heat generation, structure compatible with indirect cooling, and lower height.

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Renault ”CAPTUR” E-TECH HYBRID(PDF)

Renault ”CAPTUR” E-TECH HYBRID

Lithium-ion battery module

Renault ”CAPTUR” E-TECH HYBRID

Lithium-ion battery module

 
 
2022.10.26
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted For Renault ”LUTECIA” E-TECH HYBRID

Tokyo, October 26, 2022 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, CEO, President and Chief Executive Officer: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”) ’s lithium-ion battery module has been adopted for the E-TECH HYBRID of “LUTECIA”. Its European Model “CLIO E-TECH HYBRID” was already launched in Europe in June 2020 by Renault s.a.s. (CEO:Luca de Meo / Headquarter in France) and has been released in Japan as “LUTECIA E-TECH HYBRID”.

The "LUTECIA” E-TECH HYBRID which has been introduced in Japan on June 30, 2022, equips a full hybrid specification with a 1.6-liter in-line 4-cylinder gasoline engine and high-voltage 250V battery. It is a B segment compact car which pursues maximum efficiency through best-in-class response, outstanding fuel economy performance, and quick battery charging during deceleration.

Our battery module used in "LUTECIA" is a 250V lithium-ion battery module with a storage capacity 1.2kWh. VE-J has contributed to downsizing of E-TECH hybrid system by our lower resistance technology to suppress heat generation, structure compatible with indirect cooling, and lower height.

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted For Renault ”LUTECIA” E-TECH HYBRID(PDF)

Renault ”LUTECIA” E-TECH HYBRID
(The photo shows European Model "CLIO", is the same as "LUTECIA" for Japan.)

Lithium-ion battery module

Renault ”LUTECIA” E-TECH HYBRID
(The photo shows European Model "CLIO", is the same as "LUTECIA" for Japan.)

Lithium-ion battery module

 
 
2022.10.26
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Renault ”ARKANA” E-TECH HYBRID

Tokyo, October 26, 2022 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, CEO, President and Chief Executive Officer: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”) ’s lithium-ion battery module has been adopted for the E-TECH HYBRID of “ARKANA”. Renault Arkana was launched in Europe on March 10, 2021 by Renault s.a.s. (CEO:Luca de Meo / Headquarter in France) and has been launched in Japan on May 26, 2022.

The "ARKANA” E-TECH HYBRID which has been introduced in Japan on May 26, 2022, equips a full hybrid specification with a 1.6-liter in-line 4-cylinder gasoline engine and high-voltage 250V battery. It is a C segment compact crossover SUV that pursues maximum efficiency through best-in-class response, outstanding fuel economy performance, and quick battery charging during deceleration.

Our battery module used in "ARKANA" is a 250V lithium-ion battery module with a storage capacity 1.2kWh. VE-J has contributed to downsizing E-TECH hybrid system of “ARKANA” of by Our lower resistance technology to suppress heat generation, structure compatible with indirect cooling, and lower height.

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Renault ”ARKANA” E-TECH HYBRID(PDF)

Renault ”ARKANA” E-TECH HYBRID

Lithium-ion battery module

Renault ”ARKANA” E-TECH HYBRID

Lithium-ion battery module

 
 
2022.9.7
Notice of a Share Transfer Agreement between INCJ and Nissan
and a New Share Subscription Agreement with Nissan

Tokyo, September 7, 2022 --- INCJ, Ltd. (President and COO Member of the Board: Mikihide Katsumata/ Headquarter TOKYO, Japan, hereinafter "INCJ"), a major shareholder of Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, CEO, President and Chief Executive Officer: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter IBARAKI, Japan, hereinafter “VE-J”), has entered into a definitive agreement to transfer all of the common shares to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Representative executive officer, President and CEO: Makoto Uchida/ Headquarter YOKOHAMA, Japan, hereinafter "Nissan").
In addition, VE-J hereby announces that it has concluded a new stock subscription agreement with Nissan regarding a capital increase. In the future, through various procedures such as governmental administrative procedures filed by Nissan, VE-J will become a consolidated subsidiary of Nissan.

VE-J will further strengthen its business fundamentals with Nissan's capital participation, make maximum use of the automotive battery performance and features that VE-J has cultivated to date, and work to further expand and accelerate its business by responding to issues such as soaring raw material prices through the utilization of the Nissan Group's global network.

As in the past, VE-J will continue to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries for automotive vehicles, modules, and battery management systems in a broad and stable manner to all customers, not only Nissan. Likewise, Maxell and Hitachi Astemo, as shareholders, will work with Nissan to support the VE-J business operations.
We sincerely ask for your further understanding and support.


Notice of a Share Transfer Agreement between INCJ and Nissan and a New Share Subscription Agreement with Nissan (PDF)

 
 
2022.8.29
Vehicle Energy Japan receive Ford “Q1” award.

Tokyo, August 29, 2022 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (Representative Director, CEO, President and Chief Executive Officer: Hiroshi Ikeuchi/ Headquarter in Japan, hereinafter referred to as “VE-J”) received “Ford Q1” award from Ford Motor Company (Chief Executive Officer: James D. Farley, JR./ Headquarter in U.S.A).

“Ford Q1” is a quality control program that examines Ford suppliers for quality and control, and only those companies that meet the highest quality requirements are certified. Sawa Site has achieved the following four evaluation indicators set by Ford: Quality Performance (quality performance), Capable Systems (evaluation and production capacity of quality control standards such as IATF16949, ISO14001), Warranty Performance (service and guarantee in the market), Delivery Performance (delivery performance).

This award recognizes the high-output battery cell technology, battery control technology, and mass production technology that ensures high quality and high reliability that we have cultivated so far.

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan receive Ford “Q1” award.(PDF)

Q1 Plaque and Flag

Q1 Plaque and Flag

 
 
2021.10.11
Vehicle Energy Japan Announces Change of Representative Director

Tokyo, October 11, 2021 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. announced the change of Representative Director in accordance with a resolution passed by the Board of Directors held on October 8.

1. Change of Representative Director Effective October 8, 2021
Hiroshi Ikeuchi
Position Effective October 8:

Representative Director, CEO and COO, President and Chief Executive Officer
Previous Position:
Director, COO, Vice President and Executive Officer

2. Resignation of Representative Director Effective October 7, 2021
Meiro Iwasaki
Position Effective October 7:
Previous Position:

Representative Director, CEO, President and Chief Executive Officer


Vehicle Energy Japan Announces Change of Representative Director(PDF)

 
 
2021.01.22
Notice Regarding Transition to a Company with Audit & Supervisory Committee and New Board Directors

Tokyo, January 22, 2021 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (hereinafter “VE-J”) announces that a resolution to transition to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee was approved at its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and the Board of Directors meeting, held on December 22, 2020.

In addition, the following Board Directors and Officers were newly appointed based on the resolution.

1.Purpose of transition to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee
To further improve transparency and strengthen the effectiveness of corporate governance through an Audit and Supervisory Committee in which outside Directors account for a majority and are entitled to voting rights at the Board of Directors meeting.

2. Director
New Board Directors and Officers are as follows, effective December 22, 2020.

Name New Title Previous Title
Meiro Iwasaki Representative Director & CEO Representative Director
Hiroshi Ikeuchi Director & COO Director
Hirotaka Nishio Director & CFO Director
Osamu Itabashi Director (Part-time) Director (Part-time)
Yo Inomata Director (Part-time) Director (Part-time)
Shigetomo Ogawa Director (Part-time) Director (Part-time)
Yoshiharu Katsuta Director (Part-time) Director (Part-time)
Yuzo Kadomukai Director (Part-time) Director (Part-time)
Kazumichi Fujimura Director (Full-time Audit & Supervisory Committee Member) Full-time Auditor
Akihisa Tamaki Outside Director (Audit & Supervisory Committee Member) Outside Director
Eiichi Sasayama Outside Director (Audit & Supervisory Committee Member) -

Auditors, who retired upon expiration of their terms at the conclusion of the extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on December 22, 2020, are as follows.

Name Previous Title
Hiroyuki Suzuki Auditor
Toru Eguchi Auditor

Notice Regarding Transition to a Company with Audit & Supervisory Committee and New Board Directors(PDF)

 
 
2020.12.16
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Nissan “Note” e-POWER

Tokyo, December 16, 2020 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (“Vehicle Energy Japan”, Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Meiro Iwasaki) today announced that its lithium-ion battery systems have been adopted by Nissan “Note” e-POWER which was announced on November 24, 2020.

“Note” e-POWER is equipped with an inline 3-cylinder 1.2-liter engine, an electric motor, and lithium-ion battery. It produces a maximum output 85kW (116PS) and a maximum torque 280Nm, and is 29.5km/L in WLTC mode (JC08 mode: 38.2km/L).

This battery system, in collaboration with Nissan, has realized an electrical/mechanical design that ensures vehicle safety and a cooling design that maximizes battery performance, making it an optimal battery system for the e-POWER system. The installed battery cells are new prismatic battery cells that have improved output characteristics up to 40% compared to our conventional product.

The battery management system (BMS) incorporates battery control technology specialized for large-current charging/discharging to maximize the battery performance to meet the requirements of the e-POWER system and has realized the controllability of achieving safety and the life of the battery. In addition, the battery voltage and control circuit can be monitored at high speed and with high accuracy by adopting its proprietary battery voltage monitoring device. This BMS also supports ISO 26262, titled "Road vehicles – Functional safety".

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Nissan “Note” e-POWER(PDF)

Lithium ion-battery module

Lithium ion-battery module

 
 
2020.11.25
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Ford for All-new Ford F-150

Tokyo, November 25, 2020 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (“Vehicle Energy Japan”, Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Meiro Iwasaki) today announced that its lithium-ion battery modules have been adopted by US Ford Motor Company for their all-new Ford F-150 hybrid launching this fall.

The all-new Ford F-150 hybrid combines a 35kW motor with a 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ full hybrid engine, and when the tank is full, the EPA-estimated range is approximately 700 miles (1,126km). The Vehicle Energy Japan’s lithium-ion battery module adopted by the new Ford F-150 hybrid is 270V with storage capacity 1.5kWh which has been downsized and installed underneath the truck floor and secure the same space as the internal combustion engine models. Also the battery cell is a new prismatic battery cell that has improved output characteristics up to 40% compared to our conventional product.

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Ford for All-new Ford F-150(PDF)

All-new Ford F-150

Lithium-ion battery module

All-new Ford F-150

Lithium-ion battery module

 
 
2020.10.08
Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Nissan “Kicks e-POWER”

Tokyo, October 8, 2020 --- Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. (“Vehicle Energy Japan”, Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Meiro Iwasaki) today announced that its lithium-ion battery systems have been adopted by Nissan “Kicks e-POWER” which was released on Jun 30, 2020.

Kicks e-power is equipped with an inline 3-cylinder 1.2-liter engine, an electric motor, and lithium-ion battery. It produces a maximum output 95kW (129PS) and a maximum torque 260Nm, and is 21.6km/L in WLTC mode (JC08 mode: 30.0km/L).
This battery system, in collaboration with Nissan, has realized an electrical/mechanical design that ensures vehicle safety and a cooling design that maximizes battery performance, making it an optimal battery system for the e-POWER system. The installed battery cells are new prismatic battery cells that have improved output characteristics up to 40% compared to our conventional product.
The battery management system (BMS) incorporates battery control technology specialized for large-current charging/discharging to maximize the battery performance to meet the requirements of the e-POWER system and has realized the controllability of achieving safety and the life of the battery. In addition, the battery voltage and control circuit can be monitored at high speed and with high accuracy by adopting its proprietary battery voltage monitoring device. This BMS also supports ISO 26262, titled "Road vehicles – Functional safety".

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Nissan “Kicks e-POWER”(PDF)

Lithium ion-battery module

 
 
2020.04.07
Completion of New HV Battery Production Line At Kyoto Site

Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. ("Vehicle Energy Japan", Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Meiro Iwasaki) completed a new building of a production line for lithium-ion battery cells and battery modules/packs for hybrid vehicle at the Kyoto Site, and the completion ceremony was held on April 7.

This is the second HV battery production building at the Kyoto Site. The new building is planning to produce 150,000 to 200,000 batteries and modules/packs annually for HVs.

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen the supply system for HV batteries together with the bases of the Sawa Site, aim to build a stable supply, and contribute to the broaden of electric vehicles among car manufacturers.

■Outline of New Kyoto Site Building
Location :1 Oyamazakikoizumi Oyamazaki-cho Otokuni-gun Kyoto, Japan
Scale :S structure, a four-story building, Total floor area: 30,000 m3


Completion of New HV Battery Production Line(PDF)

HV Battery Production New Building Exterior

 
 
2020.01.30
Vehicle Energy Japan's Battery Modules Adopted by Ford for All-new Explorer Hybrid

Vehicle Energy Japan Inc. ("Vehicle Energy Japan", Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Meiro Iwasaki) today announced that its lithium-ion battery modules have been adopted by Ford's all-new Explorer Hybrid, a no-compromise hybrid SUV launched in summer 2019.

The all-new Ford Explorer Hybrid combines an electric motor with a naturally aspirated 3.3-liter V6 engine to deliver a maximum 318 horsepower, designed to offer performance and capability in a fuel-efficient package. The Vehicle Energy Japan lithium ion-battery module adopted by the new Explorer Hybrid uses indirect cooling from the bottom of the battery to reduce the size, creating a compact module. This design achieves the vehicle's required specification, including maximizing output and extending the life of the battery, as well as contributing to the new Explorer Hybrid's long-distance driving capability.

Vehicle Energy Japan will strengthen its battery products, such as battery packs and battery modules, to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles from automakers, and for environmental conservation.


Vehicle Energy Japan’s Battery Modules Adopted by Ford for All-new Explorer Hybrid(PDF)

Ford's all-new Explorer Hybrid

Lithium-ion Battery Module

Ford's all-new Explorer Hybrid

Lithium-ion Battery Module

 
 
2019.03.29
Notification of Corporate name change and executive structure of Hitachi Vehicle Energy Co., Ltd.

We announce that the name of Hitachi Vehicle Energy Co., Ltd. has been changed to "Vehicle Energy Japan Co., Ltd." as of today.
Under the joint investment system of INCJ, Ltd., Maxell Holdings, Ltd., and Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., our company aims to become a lithium-ion battery manufacturer that will lead the Japanese battery industry, and conduct business operations to enhance corporate value.