LONDON — Following the announcement that Toyota and BMW will work together on researching and creating environmentally friendly motoring technology, CTEK, a global provider of battery charging, care and maintenance, believes more manufacturers should follow this lead and collaborate in the name of developing greener technologies.
One of the first projects the Japanese and German carmakers will be working on together is joint research on next-generation batteries for green cars. BMW also will supply clean 1.6- and 2-liter diesel engines to Toyota, beginning in 2014 for models in the European market.
Jan-ulf Soderberg, head of brand and marketing at CTEK, commented, “Vehicle manufacturers are continually researching ways and means of developing technology that will help reserve the world’s natural resources and ensure the longevity of driving as a whole. Collaboration is simply a case of ‘two heads are better than one.’ I fully appreciate that there may be some hesitation as each manufacturer has to have its own unique selling points but the bigger picture is that without greener technologies, how long will it be before Governmental environmental restrictions are enforced that will give us no option but to change our driving habits. This could have a knock-on effect on the motor industry – especially those without the required environmental credentials. For example, if we’re required by law to drive less as a means of reducing emissions, then there’s a very good chance that car sales will fall, dramatically.”
CTEK also has a role in promoting greener motoring. The company offers a Smart Battery Charger, which it says will not only charge but also condition any lead-acid battery, extending its life considerably and therefore reducing the volume of batteries being scrapped each year.
Jan-ulf continued: “Any CTEK 24V or 12V Battery Charger will help drivers ensure that their batteries last for as long as possible and as a result not only avoid the inconvenience of a flat battery and the expense of a replacement, but also reduce the number being discarded. Although they’re legally required to be recycled, the manufacturing process of course has a carbon footprint.”
