Maruti Suzuki unveils 2025 technology strategy for carbon neutrality

Maruti Suzuki India, on behalf of Suzuki Motor Corporation, announced its 2025 technology strategy, building on the 2024 "Technology Strategy for 10 Years Ahead." The core philosophy remains the "Minimization of Energy" through "Smaller, Fewer, Lighter, Shorter, Beauty," aiming for a carbon-neutral society. Progress has been made in key pillars, with the "S Light project" achieving an 80kg weight reduction toward a 100kg target. This reduction stems from 50kg in component light-weighting, 20kg in structural evolution, and 10kg from specification review.

The company is also advancing fuel-efficient internal combustion engines and carbon-neutral fuel technologies. The "Super Ene-Charge" hybrid system for lightweight vehicles is nearing its performance targets. In India, all motorcycle and automobile models are E20 fuel compatible, with FFV motorcycle mass production started and automobile FFV models planned for launch this fiscal year. Additionally, Suzuki is building CBG (Compressed Biogas) plants in India, with operations commencing sequentially from 2025, to convert cattle manure into biogas for CNG vehicles and organic fertilizer.

Further updates include the unveiling of the e VITARA, Suzuki's first battery EV in overseas markets, and the e-Address electric scooter in India, both positioned as lean-battery BEVs. SDV right (Software Defined Vehicle) technologies are being implemented in the e VITARA, offering "just right" features for customers. The "Suzuki Smart Factory" project is also underway, utilizing digital technologies to minimize energy consumption in manufacturing, including a new paint plant at Kosai Factory operational since June 2025, which significantly reduces energy usage through zoning.