Development of Electrification and Next-Generation Power Management Products
First written in FY2017. 5 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In Thermal Solutions, prototype heat exchangers for electric vehicles and rechargeable batteries for renewable energy applications have been delivered to customers and are currently being evaluated. Further improvements are being made based on customer feedback to enhance product maturity.」
Heat exchangers for electric vehicles and storage batteries progressed from the development stage to the stage of delivering prototypes to customers for evaluation. - 2026-05-28ReframedResults presentation
「Differences in regional electrification policies are widening, with BEVs, HEVs and ICE vehicles coexisting.」
The company broadened its positioning to maintaining a product portfolio serving each powertrain, based on the coexistence of BEVs, HEVs and ICE vehicles rather than a single-minded shift to electrification. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We are also advancing the development of high-temperature-resistant batteries and have succeeded in charging and discharging them in a high-temperature environment of 135°C.」
In next-generation batteries, the Company reported a measurable development achievement: successful charging and discharging at 135°C. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In Thermal Solutions, in addition to the cooling piping technology installed in the supercomputer Fugaku announced in February 2021, we are developing heat exchangers, valves, new-design and new-function fittings, insulated piping and other products for a range of applications, including electric vehicles, storage batteries for renewable energy, and data center servers.」
Product development was expanded for electric vehicles, storage batteries and data centers, including heat exchangers, valves, fittings and insulated piping. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「"Our resin cooling-water piping products were adopted for the latest BEV from a domestic automaker." "Our cooling piping system has also attracted attention beyond the automotive sector following its adoption for the supercomputer Fugaku,"」
The adoption of electrification and thermal management products by the latest BEV from a domestic automaker and the supercomputer Fugaku was reported. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Anticipating the acceleration of vehicle electrification, we placed even greater focus on developing power management products, including next-generation rechargeable batteries, newly began developing technologies for autonomous driving and energy recovery, and invested in Solid Power Inc. during the fiscal year.」
In addition to continuing the development of electrification-related products and next-generation rechargeable batteries, the Company invested in Solid Power Inc. during the fiscal year. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Anticipating the acceleration of vehicle electrification, we placed even greater focus on developing power management products, including next-generation rechargeable batteries, while promoting the development and mass production of heat-exchange products around inverters and batteries, resin fuel piping, and integrated components such as engine cooling systems and EGR systems.」
With electrification in mind, the Company is advancing the development and mass production of next-generation rechargeable batteries, power management products, and products for inverters and batteries.