toyota, bmw working on new auto-battery technology, sports vehicle, fuel-cells, composites - lithium batteries for sale
TOKYO -
Toyota Motor Company
BMW Group is working for the next step
Called "lithium-
Air ", as their collaboration, announced for the first time at the end of 2011 that progress has been made in fuel cells, sports cars and other areas.
But the two sides said on Thursday that the partnership will not involve capital alliances while covering a broad range of technologies for green cars.
The goal of Japanese and German automakers is to complete fuel-
Concept of cell vehicle system and mid by 2020
The size of the sports car by the end of this year.
They will also work together to develop lightweight technologies such as composites that will help make the car more eco-friendly.
Joint research and development of lithium-
More powerful air battery than the current lithium battery
They say the ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
Other automakers are also working on the technology, which will make most of the energy of the battery
A process made of oxygen in the air.
Herbert diss, board member of BMW, told reporters
The operation of the two companies will help to enhance the competitive power of new technologies.
"We really have the same vision," he said at a news conference in Nagoya, central Japan . "
Video from Toyota's Tokyo office.
Toyota vice chairman Yamada Wu said that cooperation with BMW can achieve faster development while integrating resources.
The companies share a common corporate culture and have built trust over the past year, he said.
A technical cooperation agreement was signed in last June.
Known for its powerful design and sporty cars, BMW may be a good partner for Toyota, known for its innovation and solid engineering, but sometimes criticized for making dull cars
To be more competitive, this partnership is being established by global automakers.
French carmaker Peugeot Citroen and General Motorsof the U. S.
To reduce costs, share the transaction in the purchase of parts and services.
Toyota has established a joint venture with Peugeot Citroen to produce small cars in Europe.