Japanese manufacturers are participating one after another in the EV (electric vehicle) race. The aim is to advance technological development through racing and apply it to commercially available cars.
Among these, Yamaha Motor plans to develop key components such as motors for cars in the international race "Formula E", which was held in Japan for the first time on March 30th, and has formed a new partnership with a British racing car manufacturer. .
The company aims to supply it for next year's series, and in the future to supply it to other manufacturers for use in commercial vehicles.
Yamaha Motor Managing Director Heiji Maruyama said, ``We are accelerating technological development with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.We will passionately take on the challenge of achieving the world's highest level of development.'' .
Among domestic manufacturers, Nissan is already participating in Formula E, and Honda will return to the F1 auto race in 2026, supplying power units that combine engines and motors.
Toyota hydrogen engine vehicle
Additionally, Toyota Motor Corporation is participating in an endurance race with a hydrogen engine vehicle, and each company aims to advance technological development through the race and apply it to commercially available vehicles.