When the fossil fuel burns, CO2 , NOx, SOx, etc. are generated. If we consider unfavorable influence caused by them to the environment, the exploration of alternative energy source must be an extremely important theme. Mitsubishi Motors have picked up a variety of alternative energies with different characteristics, and are engaged in the research for their commercial application and practical use. Mitsubishi Motors have also paid attention to the ceramic gas turbine the exhaust gas of which is much cleaner and obtained such outstanding results as are ranked atop in the world.

Commercial application of electric vehicles

Development of hybrid electric vehicles

MBECS
 (Motor Vehicle Brake Energy Conservation System)

Commercial application of LPG vehicles

Commercial application of natural gas vehicles

Development of methanol vehicles

Development of ceramic gas turbine engines  

Improvement of fuel efficiency is not only useful for resource saving and cost reduction, but also it contributes to the reduction of generation of carbon dioxide (CO2) which causes global warming problem.
Mitsubishi Motors succeeded, for the first time in the world, in the mass production of the engine with GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) inside the gasoline cylinder, which reduces the formation of CO2 and fuel consumption. GDI engines are already mounted at many Mitsubishi Cars. Mitsubishi has also developed such direct injection diesel engines for trucks and buses as simultaneously achieve the exhaust gas reduction and lower fuel consumption. Further, Mitsubishi is exploring every possibility of better fuel efficiency in all sections of vehicles.

GDI Engine

Direct injection diesel engine
 (Diesel direct injection engine)

Improvement of fuel efficiency 
 by reduction of vehicle weight

Fuel consumption saving 
 by reducing air resistance

Fuel consumption saving 
 by use of highly efficient transmission