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Hyundai, Toyota And Ford Commit To Wrc's Hybrid Future

April 1, 2021

Hyundai, Toyota And Ford Commit To WRC's Hybrid Future

Toyota, Hyundai, and M-Sport Ford have all committed to new World Rally Championship regulations in 2022 that will see the introduction of new hybrid powertrains.

This new era of WRC will pair the current 1.6-liter direct-injection turbocharged four-cylinder engines to an electric motor with 100 kW (134 hp) and 132 lb-ft (180 Nm) of torque. The switch to hybrids was first announced in 2019 and got the green light at the World Motor Sport Council earlier in the month.

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"It’s no exaggeration to say the introduction of sustainable hybrid technology for the WRC’s headline category marks one of the biggest milestones in the sport’s history. It’s fitting such a major progression will be welcomed in the championship’s 50th anniversary season," WRC Promoter managing director Jona Siebel said in a statement. "Along with the FIA and the manufacturers, WRC Promoter is fully committed to the introduction of greener cars. The hybrid powertrain forms an integral part of the automotive industry as the world moves towards a more sustainable future, and it’s essential the WRC is aligned with this evolution."

While Toyota and M-Sport Ford have yet to announce which models they will use in the 2022 championship, Hyundai has confirmed its new WRC racer will be based on the i20 N road car.

From 2022, the FIA is also introducing a three-year championship commitment for manufacturers in place of single-year agreements in a move to increase stability.

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Offspring of religious group followers organize to seek relief

Offspring of religious group followers organize to seek relief

Offspring of religious group followers in Japan, who claim to have suffered due to the compulsion of the groups' teachings, have set up a body to raise awareness about their plight.The religious groups include the former Unification Church.

Ohtani to both hit and pitch for Team Japan at World Baseball Classic

Ohtani to both hit and pitch for Team Japan at World Baseball Classic

Major league superstar Ohtani Shohei will make full use of his two-way talents on Team Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, as his manager has said he will pick him both as a pitcher and a batter.The Los Angeles Angel announced his intention to play in the tournament last month, and said he...more

Japan's education ministry revises guidelines, encouraging school rules reviews

Japan's education ministry revises guidelines, encouraging school rules reviews

For the first time in 12 years, Japan's education ministry has revised its guidelines for teachers on how to instruct students about their behavior. The guidelines call for schools to review their rules frequently to prevent excessively strict guidance.The ministry released the guidelines on...more

Lower House committee agrees on vote on bill to help victims of religious group

Lower House committee agrees on vote on bill to help victims of religious group

Committee members of Japan's Lower House have agreed on a vote of a revised draft of a bill aimed at helping people who have suffered damage from the actions of the former Unification Church.The vote is scheduled for Thursday. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is to attend the session ahead of the...more

Japan's aging infrastructure in dire need of repair

Japan's aging infrastructure in dire need of repair

Japan faces a rising tide of aging infrastructure that cannot be repaired due to tight budgets and worker shortages.Local authorities are required to inspect bridges and tunnels every five years, following a fatal tunnel collapse a decade ago. The accident in the Chuo Expressway's Sasago Tunnel in...more

MLB pitcher Darvish to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic

MLB pitcher Darvish to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic

Darvish Yu of the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball says he will play for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic next year.The Japanese pitcher made the announcement in his Twitter account on Tuesday.

Musician Sakamoto Ryuichi releases message ahead of online concert

Musician Sakamoto Ryuichi releases message ahead of online concert

Prominent Japanese musician Sakamoto Ryuichi, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, has published a video message ahead of the online streaming of his piano performances he recorded this autumn.The message released on Wednesday shows Sakamoto sitting by the piano.

Japan's government announces final plan to reform Science Council

Japan's government announces final plan to reform Science Council

The government has announced its final plan to reform the Science Council of Japan, the country's leading academic body.Economic Revitalization Minister Goto Shigeyuki, who is in charge of the matter, made the announcement at a news conference on Tuesday.

Japanese lawmakers debate bill on religious donations

Japanese lawmakers debate bill on religious donations

Japanese lawmakers have started debating a bill that would regulate donations to religious entities. They include the group formerly known as the Unification Church.The legislation would ban religious groups from soliciting donations in an unscrupulous manner. Opposition lawmakers want to revise...more

People with intellectual disabilities abused at facility in northern Japan

People with intellectual disabilities abused at facility in northern Japan

Staff members at a care facility for people with intellectual disabilities in Hokkaido, northern Japan, were found to have repeatedly abused residents between May and June this year.The operator of the facility in Nishiokoppe Village disclosed the abuse on Tuesday.