Improving Engine Performance and Supporting Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels
First written in FY2024-Q3. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company is developing a small truck by converting a diesel engine to a hydrogen engine and installing hydrogen tanks. Since April 2026, a related company has been conducting demonstration tests for product transportation in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture.…In March 2026, the Company opened a hydrogen station in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture.」
For hydrogen-engine vehicles, the Company began demonstration tests for product transportation in Kashiwazaki and opened a hydrogen station. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The development facilities include 4 dedicated test rooms for evaluating actual hydrogen engines, a trailer garage for large-scale hydrogen supply equipment, and capabilities for evaluating large engines for heavy trucks and construction machinery…As of April 2025, this truck had passed vehicle inspection and was permitted to travel on public roads.」
In the hydrogen and new-energy area, the Company disclosed specific progress, including 4 actual-engine evaluation facilities, large-scale hydrogen supply equipment, and a small truck converted to a hydrogen engine that had passed vehicle inspection and was permitted to travel on public roads. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company aims to create new products and businesses related to next-generation engines using hydrogen, synthetic fuels, biofuels and other new-generation fuels that can achieve carbon neutrality. It is also expanding evaluation facilities and conducting vehicle demonstration tests」
For hydrogen, synthetic fuels and biofuels, the Company presented specific development measures, including expanding evaluation facilities and conducting vehicle demonstration tests. - FY2024-Q3First statedAnnual report
「With carbon neutrality in mind, we will contribute to technological innovation, including improvements in engine performance and technologies for hydrogen and alternative fuels.」
While maintaining its existing engine business, the Company identified carbon-neutrality-focused performance improvements and fuel compatibility as technology initiatives.