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The Nissan Global Innovation Award 2026 CeremonyFrom delegated right: Shunichi Inamijima (Corporate Executive, Nissan), Michiyoshi Furutono (President and CEO, MHIET), Taku Murase (Vice President, Nissan)
TOKYO, October 8, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) –Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, got a Nissan Global Innovation Award 2026 from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) on August 20.
Nissan Global Innovation Awards acknowledge worldwide providers that have actually made a substantial contribution to boosting the competitiveness and brand name worth of Nissan. Amongst over 3,000 business from all over the world, 14 got awards in 2026. MHIET won the award for the very first time and was among just 2 award receivers in the powertrain field, that includes systems and parts that transfer drive power from engines and motors to the wheels.
MHIET got this award for establishing a turbocharger that has actually made a substantial contribution to enhancing car fuel economy throughout high-speed driving in e-POWER, Nissan’s exclusive electrification innovation. e-POWER utilizes electrical power created by the car’s engine to drive the wheels through a motor, attaining both smooth driving efficiency and long driving varieties. Additional enhancing fuel economy throughout high-speed driving stayed a difficulty.
MHIET reacted to Nissan’s requirements by establishing a turbocharger that makes it possible for the engine to run at near-constant engine speeds and engine loads throughout high-speed driving. Embraced in the 3rd generation of e-POWER, the turbocharger accomplished an optimum thermal performance of around 40%, a remarkably high level for mass-produced power-generation engines.
In addition, MHIET leveraged insight from the advancement and mass production of turbochargers for the existing second-generation e-POWER system to reduce advancement preparation and decrease expense of advancement. MHIET was likewise applauded for showing coordination amongst technical, quality control, and sales departments, which made it possible for advancement to continue efficiently.
Through these efforts, MHIET and Nissan have actually continued to develop a strong collective relationship. Nissan is a significant consumer for MHIET, and the 2 business have actually cultivated a multilayered relationship in the last few years, consisting of at the upper management level. MHIET likewise ended up being a main partner provider of turbochargers for Nissan in 2025. This performance history shows a relying on relationship developed through not just mass-production tasks however likewise technical propositions for sophisticated advancement and solution-oriented interaction.
As a provider acknowledged by this award, MHIET will continue to satisfy consumer expectations and make their trust while adding to the improvement of the automobile market and the awareness of a sustainable movement society through ingenious innovations and items.
About MHI Group
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is among the world’s leading commercial groups, covering energy, wise facilities, commercial equipment, aerospace and defense. MHI Group integrates advanced innovation with deep experience to provide ingenious, integrated options that assist to understand a carbon neutral world, enhance the lifestyle and make sure a more secure world. For additional information, please see www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com.
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