Addressing Next-Generation Vehicles, Including xEVs, and the SDGs
First written in FY2020. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「At this exhibition, we also displayed the “HKS e-HIACE MULTI ENERGY CONCEPT,” a multi-energy concept vehicle powered by carbon-neutral liquid fuel, gaseous fuel and electricity, respectively, as well as」
Initiatives related to next-generation vehicles and decarbonization progressed to displaying a multi-energy concept vehicle powered by liquid fuel, gaseous fuel and electricity, and developing carbon-neutral fuels. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, we have advanced basic development of immersion batteries jointly with our Taiwanese partner Xing Mobility and accumulated expertise toward commercializing a battery business.」
In addition to demonstrations of EV trucks, battery packs and swapping stations, our initiatives expanded to basic development of immersion batteries with Xing Mobility and the announcement of the e-HIACE concept. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total revenue exceeded the same period of the previous year, mainly due to growth in contract manufacturing for client companies and contracted businesses related to vehicle batteries.」
Growth in contract businesses and other activities related to in-vehicle batteries was disclosed, indicating continued business activity in the next-generation vehicle sector. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In this demonstration project, the Company aims to promote the electrification of commercial vehicles and decarbonize logistics networks by developing battery-swapping EV trucks, the battery packs installed in them, and battery-pack swapping stations with multiple partner companies. As a joint project participant, the Company is responsible for developing the battery packs installed in the EV trucks.」
Efforts to address xEVs and the SDGs progressed to the development, with multiple companies, of battery-swapping EV trucks, battery packs, and swapping stations, and the Company’s area of responsibility was specified. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its expansion into the EV conversion business to address electric vehicles (EVs), the Company entered into a strategic partnership in the EV business with XING Mobility, an EV venture company in Taiwan.」
The policy of addressing xEVs and the SDGs progressed to expansion into the EV conversion business, a strategic partnership with a Taiwanese company, and a demonstration study of battery-swapping EV trucks. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「⑥ Promote initiatives for next-generation vehicles. In addition to our existing businesses, we will begin exploring business opportunities aimed at electrification with a view to expanding into xEVs (electric vehicles), and promote initiatives with an awareness of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).」
The Company stated a policy of not only recognizing the transition to electric vehicles and environmentally friendly engines as a risk, but also beginning to explore business opportunities in xEVs and promoting initiatives aligned with the SDGs.