Product development for fuel-efficient, low-environmental-impact electric and hybrid vehicles
First written in FY2016. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We are proposing processing methods that reduce manufacturing costs, including methods enabling low-pressure molding, and orders for components from each automaker have been finalized. ... Battery-related components such as these large battery cases are positioned as core strategic components for vehicles going forward, and we are promoting substantial share expansion.」
We continue to propose low-cost processing using low-pressure molding for large battery cases and other products and to secure orders from automakers, while expanding the share of battery-related components as core strategic components. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We are proposing processing methods that reduce manufacturing costs, including methods enabling low-pressure molding, and orders for components from each automaker have been finalized.」
For large battery cases and other products, the company describes proposals for low-cost processing using low-pressure molding and finalized orders from automakers, and sets out a policy of expanding the share of battery-related components as strategic components. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「We are promoting major share expansion by positioning large battery cases and other products as strategic components.」
For EHV battery cases, we are proposing low-cost processing methods to customers and expanding their share as strategic components after securing orders from each automaker. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We are actively developing products for EHV (Electric and Hybrid Vehicle) vehicles that offer better fuel economy and reduced environmental impact. We have successfully developed and secured orders for extra-large battery cases, as well as paint-free products with a metallic appearance that enhances design without using organic solvents, substantially reducing product costs and expanding these products to more vehicle models.」
Development, order intake and rollout across vehicle models of paint-free battery cases for electric and hybrid vehicles continue. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We are actively developing products for EHV (Electric and Hybrid Vehicle) vehicles that offer better fuel economy and reduced environmental impact. We have successfully developed and secured orders for extra-large battery cases, as well as paint-free products with a metallic appearance that enhances design without using organic solvents, substantially reducing product costs and expanding these products to more vehicle models.」
The company has progressed beyond development of extra-large battery cases to receiving orders, and is expanding paint-free products to more vehicle models. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the field of vehicle interior and exterior components, we are actively developing products for EHV (Electric and Hybrid Vehicle) vehicles that offer better fuel economy and reduced environmental impact. We have successfully developed and secured orders for extra-large battery cases, as well as paint-free products with a metallic appearance that enhances design without using organic solvents, substantially reducing product costs and expanding these products to more vehicle models.」
The company is advancing electrification, lower environmental impact and lower costs through products such as battery cases and paint-free products.