Toyota Motor showcased its next-generation engines on Tuesday, designed for use in a variety of vehicles, including hybrids and those running on biofuel. This move is part of Toyota\u2019s strategy to meet tougher emissions standards while continuing to offer more than just electric vehicles (EVs).<\/p>\n
At a media event held with automotive peers Subaru and Mazda Motor, Toyota, the world\u2019s largest automaker by volume, presented in-development 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter engines. These new engines feature significantly reduced volume and height compared to current models.<\/p>\n
“With these engines, each of the three companies will aim to optimize integration with motors, batteries, and other electric drive units,” the companies said in a joint statement.<\/p>\n
Toyota owns about a fifth of Subaru and roughly 5 percent of Mazda. Together, they aim to decarbonize internal combustion engines by making them compatible with alternative fuel sources such as e-fuels and biofuels. The development of more compact engines is also expected to influence vehicle design by enabling lower hoods.<\/p>\n
Despite initially being considered slow to adopt EV technology, Toyota has benefited from the increasing popularity of petrol-electric hybrids. The introduction of advanced engine technology reflects a trend similar to that seen at Mercedes-Benz, which is also updating its traditional engines. Meanwhile, BYD is set to reveal new hybrid technology with reduced fuel consumption later on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Toyota\u2019s new 1.5-liter engine is projected to achieve a 10 percent reduction in volume and weight compared to its existing 1.5-liter engines, like those used in the Yaris compact car. The new 2.0-liter turbo engine is expected to offer similar improvements over the current 2.4-liter turbo engines used in larger models, such as three-row sport utility vehicles (SUVs).<\/p>\n
Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima did not specify when Toyota will launch models equipped with these new engines.<\/p>\n
Automakers are facing increasingly stringent emissions standards in markets such as the European Union, where policymakers are developing emissions rules known as “Euro 7” for cars and vans starting in 2030. Additionally, the EU plans to ban sales of new CO2-emitting cars from 2035.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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