We have developed
the technology that can quantitatively predict and diagnose
the in-cylinder air-fuel ratio distribution and combustion
process in order to develop an optimal combustion system
for high-efficiency direct injection gasoline engines. (Joint research with Toyota Motor
Corporation)
Fuel
Cell
We have established the basic and elemental technologies
needed to realize the fixed macromolecular fuel cells
that are expected to become the clean, highly efficient,
next-generation vehicle power source. These are the
essential, basic technologies needed to apply fuel cells
to the automotive field. (Joint research with Toyota
Motor Corporation)
We have developed
recycling technology for rubber waste generated from both
manufacturing products and post-consumer products to protect
the global environment and also save resources. (Joint research with Toyota Motor
Corporation and Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.)
We have succeeded
in the development of a new catalytic promoter, which
consists of a ceria-zirconia solid solution. The promoter
has an excellent ability, to store and release oxygen.
The three-way catalyst produced using this technology,
greatly reduces nitrogen oxides. (Joint research with Toyota Motor
Corporation)