Japan Firm Turns To Ammonia As Green Fuel

Japan firm turns to ammonia as green fuel

NHK has learned that Japanese machinery maker IHI has developed technology to use ammonia as a fuel for thermal power generation, potentially cutting carbon dioxide emissions by more than half.

IHI has been working to develop technology for the "co-firing" of natural gas and ammonia. Ammonia does not emit carbon dioxide when burnt.

2025 Expo In Osaka To Show Green Future

2025 Expo in Osaka to show green future

NHK has learned the Japanese government plans to make the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, "a laboratory for a future society" to show ways to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

The government has worked out a draft of its basic plan for the Osaka, Kansai Expo.

Suga Tells G20 Japan Will Lead Green Industry

Suga tells G20 Japan will lead green industry

At the G20 summit Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has pledged that Japan will lead the world's green industry to create a favorable cycle for the economy and environment.

Suga attended the second day of the virtual meeting from Sunday night through early Monday morning, Japan time. US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and other leaders also took part.

Green Light For More Travel In Japan

Green light for more travel in Japan

People in Japan are moving about again on the first weekend since authorities lifted cross-country travel restrictions. On Saturday, crowds were seen venturing to distant tourist attractions.

NHK footage of the Tomei expressway shows the roadway is packed with vehicles. The cars are moving at a crawl. This is the first weekend since the government lifted the nationwide request to refrain from cross-prefectural travel.

Toyota Gr Supra Gt4 Gets The Homologation Green Light

Toyota GR Supra GT4 gets the homologation green light

The Toyota GR Supra GT4 is finally ready to hit the track in an official series capacity. After extensive testing by European motorsport company Stéphane Ratel Organisation (SRO), the Supra completed the last stages of homologation and is now eligible for a variety of races across Europe. The first customer deliveries are expected to begin immediately. 

The new Supra GT4 debuted in concept form in March 2019 and showed its production-ready face a few months later. Technically, the GT4 has already raced, but that was for the Nürburgring 24 Hours.