Kawasaki Partners with Toyota in major hydrogen engine development deal
Author: Ollie Barstow
Already one of the most pro-active mainstream manufacturers with regards to developing sustainable future-proof alternatives to the ICE - including hybrid and electric technology - it is also forging ahead with innovations in hydrogen power. While Kawasaki stands out from rivals for investing in hydrogen technology, it has emphasised its commitment by joining forces with Toyota, the world’s largest car manufacturer. The deal with Toyota offers many benefits to Kawasaki, not least the fact the Japanese firm is already at an advanced stage of innovation in this area stretching back some 30 years, thus speeding up development. The deal was agreed earlier this month when Toyota President Akio Toyoda drove a hydrogen Kawasaki ATV at Motegi using a motor otherwise developed for use in a motorcycle. "There should be a variety of options to reduce carbon dioxide emissions," Toyoda told repors at the event. "I hope the government will support the output by technological innovations like this, rather than stopping us with regulations."