TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Toyota unveiled plans to revolutionize the traditional internal combustion engine by introducing lean compact engines that can run on green fuels like hydrogen and bioethanol, or be paired with zero-emissions electric motors in hybrids. This move comes as many competitors in the auto industry are focusing on fully electric vehicles, with China leading the push for Battery Electric Vehicles.
Toyota's Chief Executive announced that the new engine is optimized for the electrification era and aims to contribute to achieving carbon neutrality. The company, known for its hybrid car Prius, plans to shift towards electric motors as the main driving power in future hybrids, with the new engine playing a supporting role.
