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Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) said today in a joint release that each is committed to developing new multi-fuel capable – hydrogen and bio-ethanol – internal combustion engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality. “This process has clarified the role that future engines will play in achieving carbon neutrality. With the next generation of engines, the three companies will seek to not only improve stand-alone engine performance but also optimize their integration with electric drive units, harnessing the advantages of each,” the Japanese automakers said.
This begs the question about further joint development and sharing of EV components and software. AutoInformed readers might remember that it was the exclusion of Toyota from the Partnership of New Generation Vehicles – whose goal of the 80 mpg car never was produced by the Detroit Three despite lavish taxpayer subsidies – that prompted Toyota with solid Japanese government support to developed the first practical hybrid vehicles. (AutoInformed: Toyota Global Hybrid Sales Exceed 10 Million) Continue reading
New Porsche 911 Carrera, GTS Carrera Hybrids Debut
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Porsche said this morning that it has fundamentally upgraded its famous 911 sports car.* The new 911 Carrera GTS is the first street-legal 911 equipped with a lightweight performance hybrid system. It has a newly developed 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with an electric turbocharger and an electric motor.
“Our product portfolio is younger than ever and highly attractive,” said CEO Oliver Blume. “It offers our customers even more customization options and exclusive experiences.” With the relaunch of its most famous model, Porsche has modernized four of its six model lines in just a few month – Panamera, Taycan, Macan and 911.
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