Suzuki outlines tech strategy for next 10 years for various markets including India

New Delhi: On Wednesday, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it will prioritize light body structures and the use of small batteries to power its models, including electric vehicles, in different markets, such as India.

The Japanese automaker highlighted its technology plan for the next decade, emphasizing that smaller, lightweight vehicles not only cut CO2 emissions when used but also decrease resources and CO2 emissions in manufacturing, aiding in conservation efforts and reducing CO2. The car manufacturer, holding about 58 percent ownership in India's biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India, announced plans to enhance the 'HEARTECT' lightweight and safety body, as well as reduce energy usage with weight reduction technology.

The company stated that it strives to offer customers the most energy-efficient electric vehicles for battery electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, considering the renewable energy ratio and usage conditions in each country and region. It was stated that Suzuki will create electric vehicles that reduce energy usage by integrating parts like compact electric units and a lightweight battery.

In 2023, the company announced the creation of a high-efficiency engine, known as the Z12E Engine, aimed at enhancing combustion for internal combustion engine cars. Suzuki Motor Corporation announced they will expand their high-efficiency engine globally in the future, aiming to reduce energy consumption through the use of carbon-neutral fuel and next-generation hybrids.
Suzuki plans to develop an inexpensive system for software defined vehicles (SDV) that focuses on reducing energy consumption while providing value to customers. The automaker said they will simplify the software update process by using a combination of wired and wireless updates.

The company plans to create the SDV by sharing hardware to cut component costs and leveraging software again to lower development expenses, it stated. Furthermore, Suzuki will attain reduced energy usage in the future through a circular economy approach, aiming to preserve resources by creating products that can be dismantled easily for recycling and reuse.