Drivetrain Committee
1.Aim of activity
Amidst increasing demands on automobiles regarding environmental friendliness, safety, and autonomous driving, power sources are diversifying, and power transmission systems are gaining increasing attention as a crucial technology for automobiles.
Particularly in electrification, remarkable technological advancements and developments are being observed. The committee continuously gathers and organizes the latest technological trends in power transmission devices and systems, and makes future predictions. Furthermore, through the JSAE Annual Congress (Spring)OS and symposium activities, it provides a forum for information exchange among engineers, contributing to revitalization and human resource development.
2.Chairman/Secretary (2026-27)
| Chairman | Kazuya Arakawa (Toyota Motor Corporation) |
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3.Main target areas/matters
- new transmission
- Drivetrain
- Gear/gear system
- Transmission
- power distribution system
- Differential/final gearbox
- clutch system
- Drive shaft/joint
- hydraulic system
- control system
4. Volunteer activities
① Exchange opinions on the latest technology by holding regular committee meetings and providing topics at each meeting.
② Holding site visits to understand and experience the latest technological trends, and to exchange opinions with people from different industries.
3) Contribute to invigorating drive system engineers and developing their talent by hosting the JSAE Annual Congress (Spring) OS and symposium.