Toyota Motor unveiled its latest engines on Tuesday, which are designed to be used in a range of vehicles including hybrids and those powered by biofuel.
This move aligns with Toyota's commitment to meeting stricter emissions standards and diversifying its product offerings beyond electric vehicles.
Toyota's Compact Engines Go Green with Hydrogen, Bioethanol
Toyota revealed their plans to provide compact engines that can run on environmentally friendly fuels such as hydrogen and bioethanol.
Additionally, these engines can be combined with zero-emissions electric motors in hybrid vehicles.
The CEO of Toyota, Koji Sato, expressed his optimism about the future of electrification, stating that the engine has been optimized for this era. He hopes that this will contribute to the global goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
Toyota has a widely recognized hybrid car called the Prius, which combines a gas engine with an electric motor. The two modes are seamlessly switched to provide a smoother driving experience, AP News reported.
According to Toyota, in future hybrids, the electric motor will take on the main driving power while the new engine will play a supporting role to assist it.
Toyota Innovates Lighter Engine
Toyota was previously seen as falling behind in the electric vehicle market, but a decrease in electric vehicle growth has allowed the company to capitalize on the increased popularity of petrol-electric hybrids.
Amidst the changing landscape, the company is updating its traditional engine technology, following in the footsteps of Mercedes-Benz.
Additionally, BYD is preparing to introduce new hybrid technology that promises improved fuel efficiency.
The Japanese automaker announced that its new 1.5 litre engine will achieve a significant reduction in volume and weight compared to its existing 1.5 litre engines, which are currently used in cars like the Yaris compact.
According to Reuters, the new 2.0-litre turbo engine will offer comparable improvements compared to the existing 2.4 litre turbo engines found in larger models like three-row seating sport utility vehicles.
Hiroki Nakajima, the Chief Technology Officer, did not provide any information regarding the launch date of Toyota models equipped with the engines.
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