ENGLISH
|
JAPANESE
|
CONNECT WITH US:
Home
About
Contact
Log in
Home
Press release
Nov 11, 2021 14:46 JST
Source:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
MHIET Reaches a Total of 3 Million Small Diesel Engines
- MHIET's small diesel engines are used for industrial purposes such as in construction machineries and forklifts and are world renowned for their robustness in harsh environments.
- The milestone is the result of the passion and effort from MHIET and MVDE in development and many years of serving a wide variety of customers.
TOKYO, Nov 11, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET) of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group has reached a total of 3 million small industrial diesel engines over more than 50 years of production. A commemorative ceremony was held at the Sagamihara Plant, MHIET's headquarters, while taking strict precautions against the spread of COVID-19. For MHIET, this is one stepping-stone to further serve customers around world with our diesel and gas engines through our global network.
In 1967, MHIET started production of the small diesel engine "4DQ" used in light-duty trucks at the Sagamihara Plant. Since 2007, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-VST Diesel Engines Pvt. Ltd. (MVDE)(1), a subsidiary of MHIET in India has also been manufacturing and selling diesel engines for agricultural machinery and generator sets, etc. MHIET's small diesel engines have a wide range of output and have been used for construction machineries, forklifts, agricultural machineries, and generator sets, etc., and are well known for being sturdy in severe conditions. The achievement is a testament to the numerous worldwide customers over many years and the passion and effort that the two companies have put into development.
Additionally, MHIET is currently focused on making use of renewable energy(Note2) and developing a hydrogen engine that uses pure hydrogen as fuel(3).
Moving forward, MHIET will continue to work strategically for energy transition to solve problems in society with high-quality products and lower carbon emissions with the use of alternative energy sources.
(1) MVDE is a joint venture with Indian agricultural machinery manufacturer, V.S.T. Tillers Tractors Ltd., and has its headquarters and factory in Mysuru, Karnataka, southern India.
https://www.mhi.com/group/mvde/
(2) Refer to the following for details on MHIET's triple hybrid stand-alone power supply system "EBLOX."
MHIET Develops "Triple Hybrid" Stand-alone Power Supply System with Renewable Energy
-- Optimal Stability Control Achieved through Combination with Engine Generator and Storage Battery --
(3) Refer to the following press release for details on MHIET's hydrogen engine combustion test using pure hydrogen.
MHIET Conducts Combustion Test for Hydrogen Engine with Pure Hydrogen
-- Joint Project with AIST to Achieve Stable Combustion of 100% Hydrogen Fuel for a Carbon-free, Hydrogen Economy --
About MHI Group
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on www.spectra.mhi.com.
Source: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Sectors: Engineering
Copyright ©2024 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network.
Latest Release
Mazda: Permanent Pride of Hiroshima Exhibition Opens April 27
Mar 19, 2024 16:02 JST
TMF Collaborates with the Okinawa Prefectural Police Headquarters to Develop Accident Prevention Approaches Integrating Police Accident Data with Vehicle Data
Mar 19, 2024 12:49 JST
Hitachi Vantara Announces Collaboration with NVIDIA to Create New Portfolio of Industrial AI Solutions
Mar 19, 2024 12:35 JST
Fujitsu Limited announces recruitment plans
Mar 19, 2024 10:34 JST
Nissan and Mitsubishi Corporation agree to explore new business in next-generation-mobility and energy-related services utilizing EVs
Mar 18, 2024 17:29 JST
Fujitsu and AWS will launch a new Modernization Acceleration Joint Initiative to enable customers across industries to drive digital transformation with fast and secure legacy modernization
Mar 18, 2024 16:12 JST
Nissan and Honda to start feasibility study of strategic partnership
Mar 18, 2024 12:14 JST
Mitsubishi Power Achieves #1 Global Gas Turbine Market Share in 2023
Mar 15, 2024 18:34 JST
Mitsubishi Corp to invest in TIER IV: Transforming regional mobility with autonomous driving
Mar 15, 2024 12:36 JST
Hitachi High-Tech Launches High-sensitivity and High-throughput Wafer Surface Inspection System LS9300AD for Wafer Manufacturers
Mar 15, 2024 11:21 JST
Japanese joint research group win Prime Minister's Award with ultra high-performance computing platform using jointly developed 64-qubit quantum computer
Mar 15, 2024 10:19 JST
MHI Establishes GX Solutions Business Domain to Promote Energy Transition Business Growth Strategy
Mar 14, 2024 13:30 JST
Fujitsu and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System collaborate on AI-based space weather research
Mar 14, 2024 10:21 JST
Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, and Mitsubishi Motors will jointly establish a new company to run an online platform providing comprehensive EV related services
Mar 13, 2024 18:06 JST
MHI Selected as Licensor of CO2 Capture Technology for Leading Low Carbon Hydrogen Production Project in Cheshire, UK
Mar 13, 2024 11:30 JST
GMO Research Activity Support & Technology launches brain MRI analysis tool developed on world class supercomputer Fugaku with Fujitsu Computing as a Service (CaaS)
Mar 12, 2024 10:20 JST
TANAKA Establishes Bonding Technology for High-Density Semiconductor Mounting Using AuRoFUSE(TM) Preforms
Mar 12, 2024 03:00 JST
Hitachi Forges a Three Year Strategic Alliance with AWS to Advance Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Mar 11, 2024 16:44 JST
MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 31 Models of Residential-use Air-Conditioners for the Japanese Market in 2024
Mar 11, 2024 16:35 JST
The Future of Accessibility: Toyota Mobility Foundation and MaRS Discovery District Launch the Mobility Unlimited Hub in Toronto
Mar 08, 2024 10:35 JST
More Latest Release >>
Related Release
Mitsubishi Power Achieves #1 Global Gas Turbine Market Share in 2023
3/15/2024 6:34:00 PM JST
MHI Establishes GX Solutions Business Domain to Promote Energy Transition Business Growth Strategy
3/14/2024 1:30:00 PM JST
MHI Selected as Licensor of CO2 Capture Technology for Leading Low Carbon Hydrogen Production Project in Cheshire, UK
3/13/2024 11:30:00 AM JST
MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 31 Models of Residential-use Air-Conditioners for the Japanese Market in 2024
3/11/2024 4:35:00 PM JST
MHI Develops an Onboard AI-Based Object Detector Utilizing a Next-Generation Space-Grade MPU
3/6/2024 6:02:00 PM JST
MHI Thermal Systems to Add "Hydrolution PRO" Series of Air-cooled Heat Pump Chillers to its Product Lineup for the European Market
3/6/2024 5:05:00 PM JST
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Invests in Fervo Energy, a US-Based Enhanced Geothermal System Startup
3/1/2024 9:10:00 PM JST
MHI Group Presents "Best Innovation 2023" Awards for Activities that Contribute to Protecting the Environment
2/21/2024 4:28:00 PM JST
MHI Recognized by CDP as Being at the Leadership Level for Climate Change Earning A- score
2/19/2024 10:08:00 AM JST
Mitsubishi Power Receives Order for State-of-the-Art JAC Series GTCC Power Plant for Uzbekistan Navoi 3 Power Plant Project
2/13/2024 6:15:00 PM JST
More Press release >>