Long-term goal and strategy of Japan's automotive industry for tackling global climate change

In August 2018, the Strategic Commission for the New Era of Automobiles released an interim report setting long-term goals toward 2050, including 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle (90% in case of passenger vehicles) through technological developments, the promotion of connectivity and optimisation of car use. Ultimately, Japan aims to achieve well-to-wheel zero emission society by the end of 2015.

 

The interim report also stipulates 2030 targets regarding the diffusion rate of next generation automobiles:

- Hybrid vehicles: 30-40%

- Battery electric vehicles/plug-in hybrid vehicles: 20-30%

- Fuel-cell electric vehicles: 3%

- Clean diesel 5-10%

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