Internal combustion engines are usually associated with petrol and diesel. In other words, they are not generally thought of as part of a sustainable future in the automotive industry. Burning of fuels usually releases harmful gases, which is why internal combustion engines haven’t been manufacturers’ first choice in the energy transition. However, Japan’s legendary trio are turning things around, and showing the world that anything is possible.
These three Japanese manufacturers are changing the game
Three top players in the automotive industry, Toyota, Subaru and Mazda are joining forces in the fight towards a more sustainable future. This is an inevitable battle that all manufacturing companies will have to take part in, and with regulations on the rise, there is no better time than the present.
The most common way to ensure a decrease in emissions at the moment has been to revert to electric vehicles. This is a pretty much fail-safe way to minimise a car’s footprint, with battery-operated power emitting zero carbon or other harmful gases and resulting in an overall lower costing vehicle to operate. It’s clear as to why this has been such a popular choice for manufacturers, although certain companies like Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are lagging a little behind in their EV production.
Japan has been at the forefront of sustainable vehicles for a while, and these three companies are now jumping on the bandwagon with a common goal to reduce carbon emissions and focus on carbon-neutral fuels such as liquid hydrogen, biofuels and synthetic fuels.
The CEOs speak up about these important changes
These three companies are focused on creating the next generation of internal combustion engines for the future, improving their own engines but maintaining a friendly competition to fight carbon emissions.
CEO of Subaru Corporation, Atsushi Osaki, states:
“Achieving a carbon-neutral society is a challenge that must be undertaken by all of Japan’s industries and society as a whole. As we continue to refine electrification technology, we will also enhance our horizontally opposed engines with an aim to use carbon-neutral fuels in the future.”
Koji Sato, CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation agrees, noting:
“It is necessary to take on the challenge of evolving engines that are in tune with the energy environment of the future. The three companies, which share the same aspirations, will refine engine technologies through friendly competition.”
Mazda Corporation CEO Masahiro Moro rounds up the trio, committing to
“Continue to offer customers exciting cars by honing internal combustion engines for the electrification era and expanding the multi-pathway possibilities for achieving carbon neutrality.”
A closer look at the engine improvements
All three companies are also looking at improving the size of their engines, focusing on more compact motors. These changes will impact the aerodynamics of future cars and produce exciting variants for new models. While Mazda is working on rotary electric vehicle systems, Toyota is concentrating on their four-cylinder engines, and Subaru on their hybrid boxer engines. The trio is excited for some amiable rivalry between designs, as the end goal stands true for them all—a vehicle that decreases harmful emissions and satisfies customers just as well.
While many presumed the age of internal combustion was coming to an end, Mazda, Toyota and Subaru are showing the world that there is still place for ICE vehicles in the energy transition, and that teamwork and dedication to the environment can make anything possible. The future holds exciting possibilities, and who knows what this epic trio will produce next.
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