Research and Development Trends Related to Vehicle Technology at RTRI

Abstract

In the organizational reform of RTRI on April 1, 2022, Vehicle Structure Technology Division and Vehicle Control Technology Division were merged into a new Vehicle Technology Division. The aim of this new division is to respond efficiently and promptly to the increasing sophistication and diversification of needs, such as the application of digital technology in vehicle technology, response to decarbonization, and overseas expansion including international standards. To this end, this division is conducting research and development by integrating mechanical and electrical systems. This paper gives an overview of the status of recent activities related to vehicle technology at RTRI.