Japanese-brand automakers are committed to creating safer, more accessible, and more efficient mobility options. We are at the forefront of developing emerging technologies, including connected/autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and environmentally friendly technologies.
HINO
- The Hino 195h Diesel-Electric Hybrid cab-over represents a giant leap for alternative fuel commercial vehicles in North America. It is designed from the ground-up for the U.S. and arrives with the benefit of six generations of technology evolution and more than 10,000 production vehicles already on the road around the world, solidifying Hino as the leader in
commercial truck diesel-electric hybrid technology.
HONDA
- At Honda R&D, safety is a priority. That’s why they have gone to great lengths to produce the world’s first ultrahigh- strength steel inner and outer door ring system. Through a partnership with ArcelorMittal, Honda has designed and implemented the new technology for use in the new 2019 Acura RDX. This system allows the vehicle to be stronger, safer, lighter, and more fuel efficient.
MAZDA
- Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and Mazda has worked to implement a driver assistance system that should help mitigate this growing concern. The technology is called Advanced Smart City Brake Support (SCBS). Advanced SCBS detects pedestrians as they cross in front of the vehicle and then automatically engages the emergency braking. The system also works by sensing the car in front while driving at low speeds common in urban areas or congested traffic to help avoid frontal collisions. Mazda has worked closely with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to evaluate and test the highly-rated technology.
MITSUBISHI
- The Outlander PHEV boasts a 22-mile all-electric driving range and EPA-estimated 74 MPG-e, and leverages the increasingly cleaner U.S. power grid as a fuel source to significantly increase the environmental benefits of the plug-in SUV powertrain.
NISSAN
- In 2018, Nissan North America announced an agreement with NASA’s Ames Research Center to collaborate on research and technology development for future autonomous mobility services, including a working demonstration in Silicon Valley. Under the terms of the five-year research and development partnership, originally announced in 2017, researchers from the Nissan Research Center in Silicon Valley and NASA Ames have been working together to advance autonomous vehicle systems.
SUBARU
- The Crosstrek Hybrid is an environmentally friendly vehicle equipped with the newly developed Plug-In Hybrid system, the first such system for Subaru. It has been engineered to fine-tune the superb rough road drivability and driving enjoyment that Subaru provides based on its symmetrical AWD technology. The vehicle improves all aspects of these qualities, without compromising safety or other features.
TOYOTA
- Toyota Research Institute Inc. (TRI) is an R&D enterprise with a focus on artificial intelligence and robotics. TRI’s primary mission is to accelerate R&D in a range of fields to help resolve society’s future challenges by using artificial intelligence and big data which can contribute to a sustainable future where everyone can experience a safer, freer, and unconstrained life. TRI has invested millions in research collaborations with MIT, Stanford, and the University of Michigan. Together, TRI seeks to advance the state of science and contribute to the research community, while enabling young researchers to realize their dream of completing a PhD degree.
Japanese-brand automakers are committed to creating safer, more accessible, and more efficient mobility options. We are at the forefront of developing emerging technologies, including connected/autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and environmentally friendly technologies.
HINO
HONDA
At Honda R&D, safety is a priority. That’s why they have gone to great lengths to produce the world’s first ultrahigh- strength steel inner and outer door ring system. Through a partnership with ArcelorMittal, Honda has designed and implemented the new technology for use in the new 2019 Acura RDX. This system allows the vehicle to be stronger, safer, lighter, and more fuel efficient.
MAZDA
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and Mazda has worked to implement a driver assistance system that should help mitigate this growing concern. The technology is called Advanced Smart City Brake Support (SCBS). Advanced SCBS detects pedestrians as they cross in front of the vehicle and then automatically engages the emergency braking. The system also works by sensing the car in front while driving at low speeds common in urban areas or congested traffic to help avoid frontal collisions. Mazda has worked closely with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to evaluate and test the highly-rated technology.
MITSUBISHI
The Outlander PHEV boasts a 22-mile all-electric driving range and EPA-estimated 74 MPG-e, and leverages the increasingly cleaner U.S. power grid as a fuel source to significantly increase the environmental benefits of the plug-in SUV powertrain.
NISSAN
In 2018, Nissan North America announced an agreement with NASA’s Ames Research Center to collaborate on research and technology development for future autonomous mobility services, including a working demonstration in Silicon Valley. Under the terms of the five-year research and development partnership, originally announced in 2017, researchers from the Nissan Research Center in Silicon Valley and NASA Ames have been working together to advance autonomous vehicle systems.
SUBARU
The Crosstrek Hybrid is an environmentally friendly vehicle equipped with the newly developed Plug-In Hybrid system, the first such system for Subaru. It has been engineered to fine-tune the superb rough road drivability and driving enjoyment that Subaru provides based on its symmetrical AWD technology. The vehicle improves all aspects of these qualities, without compromising safety or other features.
TOYOTA
Toyota Research Institute Inc. (TRI) is an R&D enterprise with a focus on artificial intelligence and robotics. TRI’s primary mission is to accelerate R&D in a range of fields to help resolve society’s future challenges by using artificial intelligence and big data which can contribute to a sustainable future where everyone can experience a safer, freer, and unconstrained life. TRI has invested millions in research collaborations with MIT, Stanford, and the University of Michigan. Together, TRI seeks to advance the state of science and contribute to the research community, while enabling young researchers to realize their dream of completing a PhD degree.