Three Japanese car manufacturers have joined forces to study new possibilities for clean energy and sustainable fuels for the new generation of the automotive industry. These companies are Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru. The idea behind this partnership is to show that there are other possibilities besides hydrogen, and they may have developed the most technologically advanced engine on the market. What can we expect from this new development? Check out all the complete information.
Swimming against the current of car electrification
In recent years, the automotive industry has been increasingly concerned with reducing carbon emissions, reducing its impact on ecosystem pollution. While the world adapts to new rules to reduce its carbon footprint, Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are swimming against the current of what seems to be the only solution for decarbonization, which is the use of hydrogen to power cars.
The new technology developed by the partner companies takes a different path from hydrogen and the 100% electrification of cars, but uses a well-known form: internal combustion engines, but with the use of alternative and sustainable fuels. The companies have developed an engine that is smaller and more efficient than the standards already made, designed to run on synthetic fuels, biofuel, and also liquid hydrogen.
The companies announced their new technological project to the public and industry experts at a joint conference, the Multipathway Workshop. The project has not developed just one engine, but several, all of them following the high-performance hybrid model, which has been the choice adopted by Toyota by preference, which was heavily criticized for not producing 100% electric cars. The CEO’s proudly presented their invention that promises to revolutionize the market.
Electric cars or hydrogen may not be the only answer for the automotive future
Toyota has always made it clear in the automotive industry that it prefers hybrid cars over electric cars. This is because the electricity in the batteries comes mostly from coal-fired power plants, so the company believes it can reduce gas emissions in its own way with its hybrid cars. The company guarantees that, despite this, it uses the same materials as electric cars in the manufacture of its hybrids, to ensure technological advancement in its models.
The models in this partnership are designed to explore more options in the design of their cars. This is because with a smaller engine, there is more space for different and improved looks, such as lower hoods. In addition, the weight of the engine influences its aerodynamics, driving the weight of the car and even improving fuel efficiency.
“Whit these engines, each of the three companies will aim to otimize integration with motors batteries, and other electric drive units. While transforming vehicle packaging with more compact engines, these efforts will also decarbonise (internal combustion engines) by making them compatible with various carbon-neutral fuels”. — Joint statement from Toyota at the Multipathway Workshop.
A strategic alliance to revolutionize the automotive industry
The partnership between the three Japanese companies comes at a great time, when, more than ever, everyone is understanding the importance of taking more sustainable measures in the automotive industry.
This launch does not represent just a new line of engines, nor is it just another common line; it is an attempt to redefine the role of internal combustion in the modern world through cutting-edge technology and sustainable thinking. Betting on three essential elements for the future of the automotive sector, which are technology, tradition, and sustainability, the three companies show that the future may not be exclusively electric or powered by hydrogen. And perhaps that is exactly what it needs to be: multiple, with several new possibilities.
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