The Challenge of Reducing Vehicle Weight by 100 kg Over the Next Decade
First written in FY2025-H1. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We have now identified a path to reducing weight by 80 kg. To achieve the 100 kg target, we will continue development efforts to eliminate waste from an overall optimization perspective, down to each individual component and even each bolt.」
Regarding the 100 kg vehicle weight-reduction target, the Company stated that it had identified a path to reducing weight by 80 kg and had entered the stage of pursuing the remaining reduction through overall optimization at the component level. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We have launched the “S-Light Project” to reduce the weight of the Alto by 100 kg.」
The 100 kg weight-reduction target was launched as the S-Light Project, using material substitution, downsizing, function integration and package optimization. - FY2025-H1First statedAnnual report
「Looking ahead to the next 10 years, we will pursue a 100 kg weight reduction. We will further evolve “HEARTECT,” a safe and lightweight platform that conserves resources and benefits the environment, and work to minimize energy consumption through weight-reduction technologies.」
Looking ahead to the next 10 years, the Company presented the challenge of evolving HEARTECT and reducing vehicle weight by 100 kg while maintaining safety as a quantitative target.