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TOYOTA is collaborating with Kawasaki to develop hydrogen engines for motorcycles. While moving ahead with the commercialisation of eco-friendly vehicles, Toyota aims to share data and issues with the motorcycle industry, a move the auto giant believes will speed up the development of hydrogen engines for cars and bikes alike.

Earlier this month, Toyota President Akio Toyoda drove a hydrogen-powered off-road vehicle at the Mobility Resort Motegi circuit in Tochigi Prefecture during a demo unveiling the car. The engine in the car is for a motorcycle developed by Kawasaki Motors.

Aston Martin

FERNANDO Alonso has the “speed, hunger, motivation and experience” to help Aston Martin take the next step, but things could get difficult if they don’t deliver a fast enough car for him, team boss Mike Krack said. Alonso is set to move from Alpine to Aston Martin in 2023 as a replacement for Sebastian Vettel.

“Normally, drivers with this experience do not have this desire to win, especially if they have won already. Fernando has this unique combination of speed, hunger, motivation and experience. The downside could be that if the car we deliver is just not good enough, then we know it gets difficult,” Krack said.

Reuters