Addressing social challenges through our businesses

As the pioneer of the world’s first mass-produced electric power steering system, we continue to advance our technology. Beyond improving vehicle fuel efficiency, we have entered mass production of redundant systems that maintain assist functions even in the event of failure, toward realizing a future with zero traffic fatalities.

We are advancing technology to further enhance the accuracy of fault diagnostics, contributing to greater reliability in predictive maintenance. Through the evolution of electric power steering products— a key component of driving safety — we support the development of driver-assistance and autonomous driving technologies.

Leveraging our expertise in automotive technology alongside the Mitsubishi Electric Group’s technologies and capabilities, we are developing Robot Delivery Service with a vision for future smart cities. Expanding beyond the automotive sector, we aim to contribute to a safer, more efficient, and more comfortable society.

For indoor and outdoor transport, we have partnered with America’s Cartken to deploy autonomous delivery robots. In the medical sector, we offer MELDY and MELCADY for in-hospital transportation. These initiatives contribute to alleviating severe labor shortages and enhancing convenience.

To achieve zero traffic fatalities, technology must be able to detect abnormalities in a driver’s condition, such as drowsiness, distraction, and heightened stress levels. By quickly detecting sudden changes in physical condition such as heart disease, epilepsy, and cerebrovascular disease, these innovations help prevent accidents before they happen.

Our driver monitoring system business integrates the Mitsubishi Electric Group’s AI technology to enhance biometric sensing capabilities. We are also developing technology to assess the condition of all occupants, helping to solve critical societal issues such as traffic accidents and the risk of children being left behind in vehicles. Through these advancements, we aim to create a safer mobility society.

As of 2024, automobiles accounted for 16.5% of Japan’s total CO₂ emissions. While emissions have been on a downward trend, our products and services aim to further accelerate this reduction, contributing to the transition toward a decarbonized society.

Our inverters and motors drive higher efficiency and advance miniaturization through next-generation power devices and advanced control technology, improving fuel and energy efficiency in electric and hybrid vehicles, ultimately extending their driving range, reducing CO₂ emissions, and conserving energy resources.

Furthermore, electric vehicles hold the potential not only to store energy for driving, but also to serve as an integral part of the social energy infrastructure. By bridging EVs and the power grid through our technologies, we will contribute to a stable energy supply and a reduced environmental footprint.

We are also engaged in the remanufacturing business of automotive electrical components, such as alternators, starters, and motor-generators. We restore the products by collecting used Mitsubishi Electric products, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and replacing damaged parts before reassembly.

With a history dating back to 2000, our remanufacturing business has over 25 years of experience in resource conservation. As the automotive industry places greater emphasis on the circular economy, our efforts not only reduce material consumption but also help reduce CO₂ emissions by recycling products that have been used for a long time and restore their original performance.

The decarbonization of fuel sources for internal combustion engines is also important for realizing carbon neutrality. In recent years, alternative fuels such as green methanol and synthetic fuels produced from renewable energy sources have gained attention.

To support this transition, we are developing EGR valves and other gasoline- and diesel-related components designed to work with these next-generation fuels. By advancing both electric vehicle technology and innovations in internal combustion engine systems, we are contributing to a more sustainable planet.