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Isuzu, DENSO, Toyota, Hino, and CJPT to start foundational research on hydrogen engines for heavy-duty commercial vehicles

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Isuzu Motors Limited, DENSO Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Hino Motors, Ltd., Hydrogen engines are one such option. The hydrogen-powered Corolla has participated in the Super Taikyu Series since May 2021 ( earlier post ), and hydrogen engine technology is evolving.

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Toyota to launch electric Hilux pickup by 2025 as Japanese rival aims to beat it to market

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The move comes after Japanese rival Isuzu is set to reveal its first 100% electric truck later this month. diesel engine. Speaking to reports during the Bangkok International Motor Show, Toyota Thailand president Noriaki Kamashita said the Hilux EV would be ready by the end of next year.

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Pinnacle Engines appoints Asian Business Advisory Board; closes Series C financing

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Pinnacle Engines, developer of a highly efficient 4-stroke, spark-ignited (SI), opposed-piston, sleeve-valve architecture engine ( earlier post ), has appointed five industry leaders to its newly formed Asian Business Advisory Board.

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Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning

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Isuzu will unveil its first 100% electric pickup truck, the D-MAX BEV, later this month. A new Japanese EV pickup is launching After introducing its new D-Max truck in Bangkok last fall, Isuzu President Shinsuke Minami said the company is “actively taking efforts to realize a carbon-neutral society.” diesel engine.

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Sandia Labs forms Spray Combustion Consortium to improve engine design

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Control of fuel sprays is key to the development of clean, affordable fuel-efficient engines. Intended for industry, software vendors and national laboratories, the consortium provides a direct path from fundamental research to validated engineering models ultimately used in combustion engine design. —Lyle Pickett.

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ABI Research projects worldwide commercial EV market to surpass US$680B by 2027

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—Adhish Luitel, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Senior Analyst at ABI Research Beyond affordability, factors such as government incentives, lower operational costs, simplified maintenance, and enhanced performance compared to regular internal combustion engine vehicles also have been key drivers of adoption among private sector fleets.

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Tesla Model Y becomes Australia’s best-selling electric car in 2023

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Following the Hi-Lux were the Isuzu D-Max, Toyota Rav4, and the MG ZS, which sold 31,202, 29,627, and 29,258 units, respectively. For context, Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2023 was the Ford Ranger, with sales of 63,356 units. The Ranger is followed by the Toyota Hi-Lux, which sold 61,111.