5/29 Webinar "Business Competitiveness and Japan's Challenges in the Automotive and Non-Automotive Battery Sectors" Overview of the intensifying battery competition in EVs and stationary applications. Experts explain the strategies and challenges for Japanese companies to survive based on the realities of policy, safety, and price competition.

Industry analysis focusing on xEVs and automotive LIBs and LIB materials in the world, examining the current status and future prospects of major markets in China, Europe, the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

■Book Subtitle: – Current Status of Major Markets in China, Europe, the United States, South Korea, and Japan, and the Business Strategies of Various Companies – 【Features of This Book】 ➢ LFP or NMC? The material-based business strategies of LIB manufacturers and the intentions of Chinese and Korean companies ➢ LIB production capacity in 2025 is ●GWh, with a breakdown of ●% in China, ●% in Europe, ●% in the United States, and ●% in Asia ➢ Covers the current situation in the Nordic market with a high EV penetration rate and the active development of production bases for batteries in Central and Eastern Europe ➢ Investigates the manufacturer share of automotive LIBs in 2021 and the trends in production capacity for automotive LIBs ➢ The market for automotive all-solid-state batteries is projected to be ●MWh in 2023, a ●% increase from the previous year, and ●% compared to 2020 by 2035 ➢ Investment trends of companies with factories in the southeastern United States, such as Tennessee and South Carolina ➢ The total sales volume of EVs, PHEVs, and HEVs in 2021 is forecasted to be ● units, a ●% increase from the previous year ➢ Investigates the strategies and market shares of cathode material, anode material, electrolyte, and separator manufacturers ➢ Intensifying business strategies for the mid-price range (2 million to 3 million yen) due to the acceleration of EV shift in the Chinese market ➢ In 2021, the Chinese LIB market (based on installed capacity) is expected to have ●GWh for ternary batteries and ●GWh for LFP batteries

• Lithium-ion battery

Explanation of the characteristics of LIB regarding fast charging, the charge and discharge characteristics of LIB materials, and charge and discharge management.

This book describes the "Rapid Charging Performance, Durability, and Market Outlook of Onboard LIBs." As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) progresses, there has been an increasing demand for shorter charging times, extended driving ranges, and reduced vehicle prices. This report explains the characteristics of LIBs related to rapid charging, the charge and discharge characteristics of LIB materials, degradation diagnosis technologies, and charge and discharge management. Additionally, it reports on the market trends of onboard LIBs and LIB materials over the past few years. [Features] - Explains the relationship between EV battery systems and temperature/time, rapid charging of onboard batteries, and charging rates. - Introduces the cycle characteristics of battery properties, practical use as solid electrolytes, and applicability to all-solid-state electrolytes. - Discusses energy management technologies from the perspective of HEVs/EVs and challenges in management control. - Details degradation diagnosis technologies for LIBs, impedance methods, and charge and discharge management in rapid charging. - Researches market trends in onboard LIBs and LIB materials. *When applying, please download the order form from the PDF download. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Investigate the reuse of "reusing the battery itself" and the recycling industry of "dismantling the battery to reuse the materials" in the global automotive LIB market.

■Book Title: Reuse and Recycling of Automotive LIBs Worldwide: Latest Industry Report This report investigates industry trends and business strategies related to the recovery of batteries from increasing waste volumes of automotive LIBs. 【Features of this Book】 ➢ Investigates trends in reuse and recycling utilization. Challenges and growth factors identified through interviews. ➢ The volume of used automotive LIBs generated in 2021 was ● GWh, with China accounting for ●%, the EU for ●%, and Japan for ●%. ➢ Analyzes the trend of storage capacity of automotive LLBs flowing into the reuse market! China occupies ●%. ➢ The market for reuse utilization in 2021 was ● billion yen, projected to expand to ● billion yen by 2030. ➢ Describes the characteristics of dry smelting, wet smelting, and direct recycling in the recycling process. ➢ Details the advantages and disadvantages of various cooling methods, representative vehicle models, and the status of recycling technologies. ➢ Forecasts the reuse market based on policy and trend analysis from countries such as China, Europe, and the United States. ➢ Provides a detailed description of the degradation diagnosis methods for measuring the state of health (SOH) of currently developed automotive LIBs. ➢ Discusses the business strategies of recycling and reuse-related companies, battery manufacturers, and automobile manufacturers. ➢ Provides a detailed analysis of materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, along with demand trends, industry analysis, and corporate trends.

• Secondary Cells/Batteries
• Lithium-ion battery

Focusing on recycling technology for used lithium-ion batteries, this document includes a wealth of information to understand the overall picture of recycling technology and business.

This book provides a detailed explanation of the recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles, which is expected to see increased demand alongside the proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs), as well as an overview of the entire business landscape and legal frameworks. It includes particularly detailed explanations of wet refining, which is one of the pillars of current recycling technology. We hope that this will help readers understand the current state of recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles and support the research and development of recycling technologies and their commercialization based on the results. 【Features】 ➢ Illustrates the positioning of LiB recycling from the perspective of a circular economy ➢ Describes the joint collection scheme for LiB in Japan and its achievements ➢ Provides a detailed explanation of wet refining, one of the pillars of recycling technology ➢ Describes new low-temperature/low-energy technologies, such as bioleaching and direct recycling (electronic pulse method) ➢ Offers comprehensive materials to understand the overall picture of recycling technology and business, including trends in recycling-related research and patents, legal systems in various countries, and the efforts of relevant companies *When applying, please download the order form from the PDF download. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Lithium-ion battery

Advantech Toyo will be exhibiting at the trade show "JASIS 2026," which will be held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall. At this exhibition, manufacturers of analytical and scientific instruments will gather to showcase cutting-edge scientific and analytical systems and solutions. At our booth, we will display filter products for microbiological testing and environmental analysis, water quality testing products, pure and ultra-pure water production equipment, and culture-related equipment. Additionally, we will also showcase analytical balances from Mettler Toledo, along with equipment from other well-regarded manufacturers in the industry. Our sales and technical staff will be available to assist with product selection, so please feel free to stop by!

[Speakers] Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Global Manufacturing Consulting Department Group Manager Hirokazu Shimo Senior Consultant Shoki Tokugawa Senior Consultant Wataru Hashimoto Consultant Masaaki Amano Consultant Tomoya Nakamura [Presentation Items] 1. Key Development Themes of Major OEMs 2. Development Approaches of Each OEM 2-1. Toyota 2-2. Tesla 2-3. Suzuki 2-4. Nissan 2-5. Honda 3. Development Approaches of Suppliers 4. Key Points for Strengthening Development Capabilities 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Ayaka Motomura, Consultant, Business Transformation Unit, NTT Data Management Research Institute [Key Lecture Content] With the advancement of Physical AI, telecommunications carriers have the opportunity to evolve from being "companies that provide lines" to companies that connect and control AI and the physical world in real-time. This seminar will organize the changes in communication demand brought about by Physical AI and the business opportunities for telecommunications carriers, while explaining the role of AIOps as the first step towards entry. Furthermore, it will discuss strategies for monetizing in the Physical AI market by deploying the operational intelligence accumulated through AIOps to network APIs and industry-specific services, as well as the layers that telecommunications carriers should hold. [Lecture Topics] Chapter 1: The Competitive Structure of the "Real World" Rewritten by Physical AI Chapter 2: Reasons Why Opportunities for "Reversal" Arise for Telecommunications Carriers in the Era of Physical AI Chapter 3: The First Step Towards Physical AI Chapter 4: Shifting AIOps from "Defense" to "Offense" Chapter 5: The Layers to Hold in the Era of Physical AI [Q&A / Business Card Exchange]

[Instructor] Partner Ryoji Mori, Eichi Law Office [Key Lecture Content] This lecture will explain the revised Personal Information Protection Act of 2028. The three-year review this time is a major revision, and it is essential to first understand where and how the revisions have been made, as well as the overall picture of the amendments. Next, we will explain the individual amendments that are practically important. The key points are as follows, but it is important to note that both the strengthening and relaxation of obligations are occurring simultaneously, increasing overall complexity. At the time of the lecture, it is expected that subordinate laws and guidelines will not yet be published, but we will discuss points that require attention upon publication. We will distinguish between what is necessary across businesses and what varies by industry. [Lecture Items] 1. Expansion of consent exceptions: Relaxation of the difficulty of obtaining consent and expansion of academic research institutions 2. Statistical exceptions: System content and how to read complex provisions (plus learning about acceptability from controversies) 3. Strengthening regulations on biometric information and children's information: Caution required for age verification 4. Contactable personal-related information: Changes in external transmission responses 5. Review of outsourcing regulations: Addition and removal of obligations for contractors 6. Administrative fines: Narrow target range and low amounts (not worth fearing) 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Innovation Analyst Andy Kondo [Key Lecture Content] *The latest content will be added (changed) as appropriate based on the on-site survey of IAA Transportation 2026.* From September 15 to 20, 2026, the largest commercial vehicle exhibition in Europe, IAA Transportation, will be held in Hanover, Germany. It is a gathering place for manufacturers of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses, as well as the parts, energy, and software that support them, occurring every two years. The cost structure of logistics, urban transportation and the environment, energy transition, decarbonization efforts, and a microcosm of the industry will reveal the future business environment just a step ahead. In this seminar, an innovation analyst who has been observing major global exhibitions such as CES and Hannover Messe for many years will report shortly after the event based on on-site coverage. Has autonomous driving become the main focus in commercial vehicles? Where is the energy transition for large vehicles settling in terms of batteries, hydrogen, and alternative fuels? How far have Chinese companies come? Based on photos taken at the venue and observations of actual products, the seminar will delve into the implications for Japanese companies.