Promotion of Next-Generation Fuel Policies and Gasoline Vehicle Trends Explained in Seminar

Upcoming Seminar on Next-Generation Fuel Policies

On March 24, 2026, a pivotal seminar titled "Next-Generation Fuel Policies and the Future of Gasoline Vehicles" will be held, featuring two distinguished speakers: Kaori Higashitani from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Motohiro Kondo from Aichi Institute of Technology. This seminar, organized by the New Social Systems Research Institute, promises to deliver critical insights on the advancements in fuel technology and policy, essential as Japan moves towards carbon neutrality by 2050.

Seminar Overview

The seminar will take place from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at AP Toranomon, Tokyo, and will also be accessible via a live Zoom webinar, enabling participation from various locations. The event will cover pressing topics around the use of next-generation fuels like biofuels and synthetic fuels, especially in the transportation sector, which is key to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Key Topics of Discussion

1. Initiatives to Promote Next-Generation Fuels

From 1:30 PM to 2:40 PM, Kaori Higashitani will discuss initiatives supporting the adoption of next-generation fuels, underscoring the necessity of biodiesel and synthetic options in meeting carbon-neutral goals. She will highlight efforts to introduce bioethanol into gasoline by November 2024, focusing on:

- The essential nature of carbon-neutral fuels
- Current status and challenges of bioethanol integration into gasoline
- Strategies and policies aimed at enhancing bioethanol usage in gasoline
- An opportunity for questions and business networking

2. Decarbonizing Automotive Fuels

From 2:50 PM to 4:00 PM, Motohiro Kondo will address strategies for decarbonizing gasoline vehicles. Presently, the transportation sector is responsible for approximately 190 million tons of CO2 emissions in Japan, accounting for roughly 20% of national emissions. With nearly half of this from private vehicles, biofuels stand out as a viable solution. Kondo will delve into:

- Direction of automotive powertrains
- Benefits of ethanol-blended gasoline
- Global adoption scenarios and market projections for bioethanol
- Vehicle and infrastructure responses, including supply chain considerations
- Recent technological developments in decarbonization
- A summary followed by a Q&A session and networking opportunity

Background of the Hosts

The New Social Systems Research Institute, established in December 1996, provides comprehensive information services through high-level business seminars. With nearly 500 seminars annually, SSK aims to equip businesses with essential strategies and insights, reinforcing its position as a leading information provider amidst Japan's evolving business landscape.