Announcement of publication of the November 2024 issue of Journal of Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan
Publication information
<Special feature> Towards social implementation of advanced technology
The public and private sectors are working together to implement Level 4 autonomous driving technology in society. In order to spread new mobility technologies, it is important not only to design policies and systems that cover Japan as a whole, but also to provide detailed transportation services that meet local needs in a way that is easy for residents to use.
In this special feature, we have published articles on regional case studies of mobility services, including autonomous driving, and advanced technology vehicles.
In addition, at the beginning of the book, we introduce Part 2 of the ``3rd Legend Project,'' a second consecutive project where we talk with legends of the automobile industry. This time, we spoke to Toshihiro Ichinose and Tomohiko Koike, track engineers from TEAM MUGEN in the All Japan Super Formula Championship (SF).
Please have a look.
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<Contents>
●Overall outlook
- To advance social implementation of new technology
- Promoting the redesign of local public transportation
●Development and operation of advanced technology vehicles
- Autonomous Mobility ─ Cruise Origin Development Story
●Introduction of local cases
- Community-based MaaS initiatives aimed at mobile infrastructure - Toyota's outing app my route
- Efforts toward regional revitalization through “Namie Smart Mobility” in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture
- Spread of AI on-demand bus “Noroute”, challenges, and prospects for the future
- Examples of Tokachi Bus's initiatives aimed at sustainable local public transportation ─From sales activities that understand user needs to the fusion of transportation and town development─
- Practical example of redesigning local public transportation by “Meiwamobi” in Meiwa Town, Mie Prefecture ─ From the perspectives of childcare support, securing transportation for the elderly, and promoting tourism ─
- Social implementation of green slow mobility that allows small movements ─ Grislots, which provide mutual assistance to the local community, are the “background” that will greatly change the region ─
<Hot Topics - A collection of trending topics>
- Prototype production and performance evaluation of A-pillar parts using 3rd generation high tensile strength steel
- Sound vibration technology that supports new value creation for automobiles
- Intersection risk assessment and countermeasure effectiveness estimation using big data
- Automobile factory parts supply through collaboration between people and machines
- A method for extracting important parts in the design shape of a structure using sparse modeling
- New materials and adhesive technology for high-frequency printed wiring boards for next-generation communications
<Serial article>
[Technology window]
Saving lives through technology
Mr. Yasuhiro Matsui (National Institute of Automotive Technology, Traffic Safety and Environment Research Institute)
[Super world]
Finally realized! Developing highly active and highly durable catalysts from “iron”
Mr. Takahito Mitsuru (Osaka University Graduate School)
【Spotlight】
Current status and outlook of WHILL autonomous driving service
Mr. Kazumitsu Shirai and Mr. Taiga Arai (WHILL)
[Standardization activity report]
JASO M 609 Corrosion Test Method Standard for Automotive Parts and Materials and Revision of Technical Paper JASO TP 91001
Mr. Hiroshi Kawaguchi (Toyota Motor Corporation), Mr. Sakae Fujita (Hokkaido University Graduate School), Mr. Ken Oba (Nissan Motors), Mr. Nariyuki Ota, Mr. Ruri Nakata (Suzuki)
Introduction of elemental committees
Mr. Shigenori Fukui (Toyota Motor Corporation), Mr. Atsushi Shirakawa (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
[Craftsmanship]
Aiming to be a unique manufacturing group Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. Vehicle Prototyping Department Vehicle Prototyping Room Processing and Modification Team
Mr. Yasuhiro Nishijima (Daihatsu Motor)
[Academic research activity report]
Introduction of 2023 Tohoku Branch academic research activities
Ryuki Fujihashi (Iwate University Graduate School)
Introduction of Kansai Branch academic self-study activities in 2023
Mr. Soichiro Fujii (Okayama University Graduate School)
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