Japan's World Smart Energy Week expects to attract a record number of over 70,000 participants. (Photo: Hsu Tsu-lin)
Japan's World Smart Energy Week (WSEW) returned to Tokyo from Feb. 28 to March 1, featuring hydrogen, fuel cells, solar, wind, smart grids, carbon neutral, and the circular economy and gathered more than 1,600 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions this year.
Exhibitors include leading Japanese companies such as JERA, Honda, and Sharp, with a record attendance of over 70,000 visitors expected this year, according to the organizer RX Japan.
Honda unveils hydrogen-powered SUV; JERA supports power plant transition with AI
Honda introduced its first hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV, CR-V e:FCEV, which boasts a range of over 600 kilometers on a full tank of hydrogen fuel, according to Honda's chief engineer Asao Uenodai.
The new model will be available for pre-order tomorrow and will go on sale this summer at an estimated price tag of 8.1 million yen.
