GAC’s introduces their first ZeroEmission engine I n recent weeks, the first hydrogen engine independently developed by GAC was successfully ignited, marking the entry of GAC Group technology into the zero-carbon emission era. This exciting technology leap also demonstrates the strength of GAC MOTOR’s commitment to new energy and a new era for the automobile industry. Cutting Edge In-House Technology The zero-carbon emissions engine was independently developed based on GAC’s fourth-generation engine technology. GAC Group holds completely independent intellectual property rights to the technology. Using core hydrogen engine technology as a
foundation, GAC R&D Centers optimized the technology with a number of innovations. These include the newly developed combustion chamber, which improves the mixing process of hydrogen and air, and improvements to the hydrogen supply system, which improves power density and reduces the risk of hydrogen leakage. The new engine also boasts improved heat dissipation capacity, further minimizing combustion risks. By strengthening engine pistons, piston rings and connecting rods, heat dissipation has been improved in both the cylinder head and cylinder block, a seemingly small change that creates a big improvement in reliability and operation. The target
of renewable energy sources such as wind and hydropower, and improving the safety and quality of hydrogen storage.
thermal efficiency of this engine is expected to exceed 44%, a leading domestic standard. Looking to a Greener Hydrogen Future The stable operation and superior performance output of the GAC hydrogen engine is just one example of the many ways GAC MOTOR is moving towards the manufacturing of the future.
The GAC R&D Centers will continue to carry out thermodynamic calibration and mechanical development of the hydrogen engine, with the eventual aim of loading the entire whole vehicle. GAC will also work collaboratively to promote industrial chains for hydrogen production, storage and hydrogenation processes. This means promoting the full use
Craftsmanship in the Detail Technology innovation and Chinese craftsmanship are two of the core brand values that identify GAC MOTOR as a company. Continually working away at engine technology, chipping away to improve every aspect of both engine technology and driver experience – this is what makes GAC MOTOR a cutting-edge automobile manufacturer. With this exciting new leap in engine technology, we’re excited to see how much more GAC MOTOR can do to improve the mobile lives of customers around the world. Let’s GO AND CHANGE.
myTOYOTA Shuttle PH: Furukawa’s on-demand mobility partner
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oyota Motor Philippines elevates customers’ experience through its safe and dependable New Mobility Service – the On-Demand Shuttle (ODS), available since May 2020. In line with the Toyota Way pillar called Kaizen or continuous improvement, the On-Demand Shuttle Service has been renamed and is now called myTOYOTA Shuttle PH. This refresh comes with a new and improved mobile booking app interface for our customers. Powered by SWAT Mobility, the system guarantees companies and their employees a safe, comfortable, and reliable shuttle service to and from work. The app eliminates manual arrangement of shuttle destination points since it allows automation of route preparation which streamlines employees’ ride booking process.
With its real-time tracking system, the app also helps your operators monitor the location of shuttle vehicles and optimize asset management in one easy to use digital monitoring system. The system can be tailor fit based on the specific operational requirements of your company, be it for your
employees’ official business trips or daily travel to and from work. The myTOYOTA Shuttle PH features 2 routing types: dynamic and fixed. Dynamic routing is applicable for constantly changing work schedule arrangements, varying ridership count per trip, and close-to-door pick-up and drop-off points. On the
other hand, fixed routing is suitable for pre-defined work schedules, routes and shared drop-off points. Serving the safe and reliable mobility needs of Furukawa On September 20, 2021, TMP launched the myTOYOTA Shuttle PH app to Furukawa Automotive Systems Lipa Philippines, Inc., a Japanese
manufacturing firm based in Lipa, Batangas with almost 10,000 employees. This move establishes an automated booking process for Furukawa’s largescale shuttle operations, involving around 200 outsourced buses and vans serving both day shift and night shift employees. With this automated shuttle booking system, employees are ensured of safety and convenience when travelling to and from work, proving how serious Furukawa is in taking care of their employees by prioritizing their health and safety, especially during this period of uncertainty. The myTOYOTA Shuttle PH app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play Store. To learn more, please contact Toyota’s myTOYOTA Shuttle PH team at OnDemand. Helpdesk@toyota.com.ph. OCTOBER 2021 AUTOCAR.COM.PH 17
