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Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Announce Joint Development of Innovative Engines for a Future Energy Environment
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- Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru, three companies, announced that they will continue to develop internal combustion engine technology even in the electric vehicle era.
- At a joint press conference on May 28, 2024, the three companies announced their next-generation engine development plans, expressing their commitment to developing future engine technologies that pursue improved fuel efficiency and output, along with the transition to electric vehicles.
- Toyota plans to develop a next-generation engine that utilizes each company's technological characteristics by developing a lightweight inline four-cylinder engine, Mazda a rotary engine, and Subaru a horizontally opposed engine.
On May 28, Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru, three automotive manufacturers, announced that they would be developing next-generation engines, sharing a common recognition that internal combustion engines are still necessary in the electric vehicle era. At a joint press conference, the companies unveiled their plans to develop new engines that prioritize fuel efficiency and output enhancements despite the shift to electric vehicles.
Kenji Sato, president of Toyota, who attended the conference, stated, “While we are focusing on electric vehicle development, engines are also a critical technology.” He added, “The three companies will respond to the future energy environment with innovative engines that reflect their identities.”
Toyota presented a lightweight and highly efficient inline four-cylinder engine suitable for next-generation vehicles. This engine is slated for installation in both plug-in hybrid vehicles and regular hybrids. The optimal combination of motor and engine aims to improve output and fuel efficiency.
Mazda plans to continue developing its rotary engine technology. Leveraging the rotary engine’s lightweight nature and structural adaptability to various fuels, Mazda will pursue a combination with carbon-neutral fuels like biofuels.
Meanwhile, Subaru aims to enhance the efficiency of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles by combining its low-center-of-gravity horizontally opposed engine with electric motors. Even in the transition to carbon-neutral fuels, Subaru intends to maintain its traditional horizontally opposed engine characteristics.
The joint announcement by the three companies signals their commitment to accelerating the development of next-generation internal combustion engine technology, aligning with the increasing adoption of electric vehicles. By exploring various pathways to achieve carbon neutrality, they have expressed their determination to continuously advance their technological capabilities while upholding their unique brand identities.
