Yamaha Motor Supplying Hyper-EV Electric Motors for Subaru Tecnica International (STI)

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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced its collaboration with Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) to supply electric motor units for the STI E-RA electric vehicle, aimed at enhancing motorsport technology in a carbon-neutral future. The STI E-RA is showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022. Yamaha aims for carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050, targeting a 90% reduction in Scope 3 CO2 emissions compared to 2010. This initiative aligns with their revised Environmental Plan 2050, highlighting their commitment to electric technology and sustainability.

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• Collaboration with STI could enhance Yamaha's reputation in the electric vehicle space.
• The development of 'emotional electric engines' may lead to unique offerings in the motorsport sector.
• Commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 aligns with growing sustainability trends in the industry.

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IWATA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7272) announced today that the Company will supply Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) with electric motor units for the STI E-RA EV it is developing for future motorsport.

Same type of electric motor unit mounted on the STI E-RA CONCEPT (Photo: Business Wire)

The STI E-RA is being developed by STI with the aim of gaining experience and practice in new technologies in the world of motorsport, which is making its way toward a carbon-neutral era. The STI E-RA CONCEPT it is based on will be on display at the Subaru/STI booth at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022, which kicks off today at the Makuhari Messe exhibition complex in Chiba, Japan.

The units the vehicle will use were developed to be “emotional electric engines” that leverage the technologies and engineering sense we have garnered via our engine development to date. Further, thanks to our casting and machining technologies accrued through developing engines, the adoption of high-efficiency segment conductors, and more, these units achieve high output while being compact in size.

In July 2021, the Company reviewed the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050 originally formulated in 2018 and set a new goal of aiming for carbon neutrality throughout all of its business activities—including across the life cycles of its products—by 2050. Among these changes, Yamaha Motor set a goal of reducing Scope 3 CO₂ emissions (emissions produced from the Company’s value chain, e.g., use of sold products) by 90% by 2050 compared to 2010, and the commissioned development of prototype electric motors is one of the Company’s initiatives toward achieving this goal.

• Reference: https://global.yamaha-motor.com/business/e-motor/

 

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220113005036/en/

Naoto Horie

Global PR Group, Corporate Communication Division

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

E-mail:  YMC_pr@yamaha-motor.co.jp

Source: Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What is the partnership between Yamaha Motor and Subaru STI?

Yamaha Motor will supply electric motor units for the STI E-RA electric vehicle developed by Subaru Tecnica International Inc.

When was the STI E-RA announced?

The STI E-RA was announced on January 13, 2022, and is showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022.

What are Yamaha's environmental goals for 2050?

Yamaha aims for carbon neutrality across all business activities and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 CO2 emissions by 2050 compared to 2010.

How does the STI E-RA contribute to Yamaha's sustainability goals?

The development of the STI E-RA and its electric motor units represents Yamaha's commitment to innovative technologies towards achieving carbon neutrality.

What technology is Yamaha using for the electric motor units in the STI E-RA?

Yamaha's electric motor units utilize high-efficiency segment conductors and advanced casting and machining technologies for compact, high-output performance.