Eight major Japanese automakers have agreed to share engine research.
Daihatsu, Fuji Heavy Industries, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Suzuki will team up on basic research into fuel-efficient engines to reduce development costs. The collaboration will study exhaust purification technology for diesel engines according to industry sources.
The companies won’t be working together on projects to actually develop engines or other components.
[Source: The Japan Times]