The 24-Hour Challenge of the Hydrogen-Powered Engine

Akio:
In 24 hours we covered a distance of over 1,500km, equal to two round trips between Tokyo and Osaka.

Had we been unable to get the car race-ready in time, the problems we faced in these 24 hours would not have happened.

That means we wouldn't have even started the process of 'making ever-better cars' through motorsports.

All of us have come here today as representatives of the 5.5 million people (in Japan's automotive industry), working together across company lines to expand the path for future carbon neutrality through the use of hydrogen-powered engines.

I believe that a carbon-neutral future will not be created through regulation or goals, but rather purposeful passion and action.

Before the many people who participated and watched this Super Taikyu 24-hour endurance race, all of you have demonstrated what such 'action' looks like.

Thank you for coming together with a shared spirit, bidding each other, 'Good morning,' regardless of our different companies and positions.

Our journey to the future has only just begun. I'm sure that not only those 5.5 million people, but also many others in Japan and overseas, were moved by seeing the hydrogen-powered engine compete the race, along with all of your efforts here today.

I promise to continue taking such action, as a sign of my gratitude to all of you.

Thank you so much for your hard work today! Thank you!

Make sure you get a good sleep!!

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