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Measures in production and logistics
To restrict emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated from the consumption of energy, MMC makes energy use more
efficient through various means, such as the introduction of co-generation systems (generating electricity with gas turbines
and through other means, and reusing the waste heat as a heating source for air conditioning and water heating facilities)
in production, and promotion of modal shift (optimized transportation by combining several means of transportation,
such as trucks, ships and trains) in transportation.
PREVENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Development and promotion of low-emission vehicles (LEVs)
Reduced exhaust emissions with gasoline-engine models
Japan introduced tighter regulations on exhaust emissions in 2000. The Japanese government has also introduced an LEV
certification scheme that aims to promote the use of automobiles with emissions that are lower than the revised standards.
MMC began submitting models for certification in fiscal 2000. All new passenger car models (COLT, LANCER
CARGO, and GRANDIS) introduced in Japan in 2002-2003 are designated as Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs).
More than 95% of all the gasoline-engine vehicles that MMC sold in Japan in fiscal 2003 were LEVs.
Fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs)
MMC is working on FCV commercial development, and has produced the Mitsubishi-FCV, which features a fuel cell sys-
tem based on the GRANDIS platform. In October 2003, MMC obtained ministerial approval to participate in the Japan
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC) sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
MMC is now conducting driving tests on public roads.
Electric vehicles (EVs)
MMC has continued to undertake R&D into EVs that can meet the needs of modern consumers. MMC displayed an
ECLIPSE EV prototype fitted with a high-performance motor and battery pack at an “EV Week” exhibition held in
Shikoku in August 2003. Testing of this vehicle continues to develop various aspects of its practical use.
Reduced environmental impact from manufacturing processes
Reduction of VOC emissions
To reduce emissions of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) such as toluene and xylene in the body and component paint-
ing process, MMC is constructing a new auto body painting plant and promoting the introduction of low-solvent
technologies, such as waterborne and powder paints.
Mitsubishi Motors Environmental Report 2004
For more details, please read the Mitsubishi Motors Environmental Report 2004.
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/corporate/environment/report/e/index.html