Toyota, Isuzu Plan Joint Bio-Diesel Engine

Wahington DC November 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota plans to propose joint development of a new diesel engine, powered by biofuel, with Isuzu Motors Ltd under a tie-up accord they recently agreed to conclude, Toyota officials said Thursday.

According to KeralaNext.com, Toyota is aiming to make the new engine commercially viable in about three years.

The two automakers will develop a device to control the supply of biodiesel fuel to the engine and technology to secure the necessary strength of parts.

Biofuel engines are friendly to the environment as they reduce the emission of harmful sulfur oxide and particulate matter.