As Toyota and BMW Collaborate to Research Green Technologies, CTEK Says More Manufacturers Should Follow Suit

LONDON--January 6, 2012: Following the announcement that Toyota and BMW are to work together on researching and creating environmental-friendly motoring technology, CTEK, a leading global brand in battery charging, care and maintenance, has claimed more manufacturers should take heed and collaborate in the name of developing greener technologies.

“Vehicle manufacturers are continually researching ways and means of developing technology that will help reserve the world's natural resources and ensure the longevity of driving as a whole. Collaboration is simply a case of 'two heads are better than one'.”

One of the first projects the Japanese and German carmakers will be working on will be joint research on next-generation batteries for green cars. BMW will also supply clean 1.6 and 2 litre diesel engines to Toyota, beginning in 2014 for models for the European market.

Jan-ulf Soderberg, Head of Brand and Marketing at CTEK, commented: "Vehicle manufacturers are continually researching ways and means of developing technology that will help reserve the world's natural resources and ensure the longevity of driving as a whole. Collaboration is simply a case of 'two heads are better than one'.

"I fully appreciate that there may be some hesitation as each manufacturer has to have its own unique selling points but the bigger picture is that without greener technologies, how long will it be before Governmental environmental restrictions are enforced that will give us no option but to change our driving habits. This could have a knock-on effect on the motor industry -- especially those without the required environmental credentials. For example, if we're required by law to drive less as a means of reducing emissions, then there's a very good chance that car sales will fall, dramatically."

CTEK also has a role in promoting greener motoring. A Smart Battery Charger from CTEK will not only charge but also condition any lead-acid battery, extending its life considerably and therefore reducing the volume of batteries being scrapped each year.

Jan-ulf continued: "Any CTEK 24V or 12V Battery Charger will help drivers ensure that their batteries last for as long as possible and as a result not only avoid the inconvenience of a flat battery and the expense of a replacement, but also reduce the number being discarded. Although they're legally required to be recycled, the manufacturing process of course has a carbon footprint."

For more information about CTEK and its range of battery chargers, please visit Ctek.