Vol. 62 No. 2 (2025)   Logistics, Thermal & Drive Systems
Technical Papers

Reliability Improvement of Next-Generation VG Turbocharger for Gasoline Engines

KOSUKE UCHIUMI
KIMIYA SAKAGUCHI
HIROSHI NAKAGAWA
KENJI NITTA
TAKESHI YOSHIMI
SHIGEYOSHI SAKUMA

To achieve decarbonization as a countermeasure against global warming, the trend toward electrification has been accelerating in the automotive industry. However, the spread of electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles requires the development of cost-reducing technologies and infrastructure improvement. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. is developing turbochargers that meet the required characteristics of hybrid vehicle engines in various regions. This report describes turbocharger development.