When alternative energy for cars It is a solution for the ever-increasing oil prices. And it is also an important variable that helps reduce pollution that occurs to the world.
hence Toyota As an environmentally friendly automotive manufacturing organization therefore joining forces with ROOKIE Racing Company or ROOKIE Racing Team Developed the hydrogen-powered ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 concept and the carbon-neutral fuel-powered ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF concept.
by bringing alternative energy vehicles that have been developed Participate in the first 25-hour continuous endurance race in Thailand. and Asia in the list IDEMITSU 1500 SUPER ENDURANCE 2022 at Chang International Circuit, Buriram Province, on December 17-18
The competition of the ROOKIE Racing team in the IDEMITSU 1500 SUPER ENDURANCE 2022 program is the first competition outside of Japan, led by the team. Mr Akio Toyoda President, Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan The founder of the ROOKIE Racing team and the racer who goes by the racing name ‘MORIZO’ is an important step in our quest to raise the bar. and accelerating the development of carbon neutral technologies in Asia through motor sports.
At the same time, participating in this competition It also shows Toyota’s ability to develop vehicles and personnel quickly. Ready to expand cooperation to partners who have a common commitment and standpoint. In 2019, the ROOKIE Racing team participated in the competition at this field for the first time. And was able to win the championship from the 10-hour continuous endurance race in the IDEMITSU 600 SUPER ENDURANCE 2019 program.
And this year, the ROOKIE Racing and Toyota racing teams have returned to the arena again. After a long absence of 3 years by sending cars to compete under conditions different from those in Japan. Under the cooperation of partners in Thailand, namely Bangkok Industrial Gas Co., Ltd. or BIG, with the support of hydrogen energy for the competition. as well as a trailer to transport hydrogen to the race track.
It is a great success for the ROOKIE Racing team in the IDEMITSU 1500 SUPER ENDURANCE 2022 program that showcases the latest technology of hydrogen powered engines. and sustainable synthetic fuel energy from biomass in Asia. It also underscores Toyota’s commitment to expanding and accelerating its mobility technology options. that is carbon neutral to Asia Through motor sports