Global Energy and Environmental Issues, Reflected inToyota’s Advanced Powertrain Development

Authors

Toshiaki Tanaka, Head of Advanced Engine Development and Energy Research, Toyota Motor Corporation, Aichi, Japan

Year

2013

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 764

Summary

Energy diversification is proceeding due to environmental issues and need for energy security. At the same time, the environmental challenges for the automobile are becoming more and more severe due to the requirement for low fuel consumption and air pollution. While the alternative fuels are expanding due to concerns on future oil supply, automakers need to promote multi-directional developments. However it is considered that oil will remain as the main fuel source in the next few decades. Thus, the development of internal combustion engine (ICE) and of high efficiency vehicle systems will remain an important challenge. Furthermore hybrid vehicle (HV) technology and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology are expected to be one effective technology to save oil usage. For that purpose, promoting electricity production which emits low CO₂ and the development of a high energy density battery is important.

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