Hitoshi Hayashi
Chair of Fuel & Lubricant Sub-committee
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA)
After I finished my master's degree in Nagoya Institute of Technology in 1986, joined Toyota Motor Corporation.
I was responsible for material development, the development of biofuels and bioplastics, and energy research.
From 2000 to 2002, I was seconded to NEDO, where I worked on hydrogen-related development projects.
Since 2013, I have been serving as the chairman of the Fuel and Lubricants Subcommittee at JAMA.
Participates in
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME | Energy Technologies
Powering Mobility: The Energy Transition and the Future of Transportation
Forum 24 | Technical Programme Hall 4
30
April
10:00
11:30
UTC+3
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is an organization composed of 14 automobile manufacturers, dedicated to promoting the stable development of the automotive industry and related sectors, as well as working towards the realization of a prosperous automotive society.
Then JAMA declares that one of its goals for achieving a prosperous society is to fully commit to realizing a carbon-neutral society.
To accomplish this goal, JAMA believes in being technically neutral, meaning it should not focus on a single method (vehicle) for the CN society but should instead have multiple pathways.
Each country has its own optimal path to CN.
Additionally, since liquid fuels have many advantages, JAMA considers CNF (carbon-neutral fuels), such as biofuels and synthetic fuels, to be one of the important pathways to achieve a CN society.
To reduce CO2 emissions through CNF, JAMA is implementing the following activities:
Furthermore, JAMA has the following expectations for the energy industry.
a. Prompt introduction and rapid scaling up of CNF for substantial CO2 reduction on a stock basis.
b. Development and sharing of a roadmap that transcends industries leading up to CN.
c. Standardization of unified fuel quality and environmental standards worldwide
JAMA believes that combining liquid fuels with high-efficiency and high-performance vehicles can also achieve greater CO2 reduction and CN and is actively working towards making this a reality.
Then JAMA declares that one of its goals for achieving a prosperous society is to fully commit to realizing a carbon-neutral society.
To accomplish this goal, JAMA believes in being technically neutral, meaning it should not focus on a single method (vehicle) for the CN society but should instead have multiple pathways.
Each country has its own optimal path to CN.
Additionally, since liquid fuels have many advantages, JAMA considers CNF (carbon-neutral fuels), such as biofuels and synthetic fuels, to be one of the important pathways to achieve a CN society.
To reduce CO2 emissions through CNF, JAMA is implementing the following activities:
- Proposing a "Roadmap" and steps for a CN society utilizing liquid fuels based on the fundamental concept of "Multiple Pathways".
- Clarifying its stance on biofuels as CNF, for example, Bioethanol and Biodiesel.
- Creating statements regarding the introduction of corresponding vehicles, such as E10/E20 compatible vehicles.
- Evaluating the impact of CNF on vehicles and clarifying the corresponding responses.
- Participation and cooperation in the activities of the Japanese and other governments, as well as proposals for initiatives aimed at reducing CO2 emissions through collaboration with the energy industry and joint research.
Examples include:
a. Government-led future fuel public-private council and working group activities.
b. Joint research between JAMA and PAJ (the Petroleum Association of Japan): Research on CO2 reduction through combinations of future fuels and systems.
Furthermore, JAMA has the following expectations for the energy industry.
a. Prompt introduction and rapid scaling up of CNF for substantial CO2 reduction on a stock basis.
b. Development and sharing of a roadmap that transcends industries leading up to CN.
c. Standardization of unified fuel quality and environmental standards worldwide
JAMA believes that combining liquid fuels with high-efficiency and high-performance vehicles can also achieve greater CO2 reduction and CN and is actively working towards making this a reality.
