Yanmar sponsorship at Earth Day Tokyo 2007
 

Yanmar will provide sponsorship at the Earth Day events held in Tokyo (Yoyogi Park) on April 21-22 2007, as part of its on-going activities aimed at contributing to an environmentally sustainable society.
　 During the two-day event, Yanmar will provide own-manufactured gensets running on biodiesel fuel obtained from waste cooking oil.
　On display at Yanmar’s booth are a biodiesel-powered cart and a mini biodiesel refining plant, both being an example of biodiesel fuel-related activities carried out by several educational institutions in Japan and overseas with Yanmar’s sponsorship. Participants at the event will be given biodiesel fuel samples in exchange for waste cooking oil. Easy-to-understand explanations regarding the practical use of biodiesel fuel on bio-carts and the vehicle used in the Paris-Dakar Rally will be also provided.
　In addition, the Ukyo Katayama team, whose participation in the Paris-Dakar Rally was also sponsored by Yanmar, will also join the event along with their vehicle.
 
(1) Diesel Gensets to Be Provided
■ 20kVA gensets: 10 units
■ 1.7kVA gensets: 2 units
 
(2) Yanmar Booth
■ Tomakomai Technical High-school: biodiesel fuel-powered cart
■ Tajima Technical Institute: biodiesel fuel-powered vehicle, a several time participant in the Super-mileage Car Challenge Hiroshima Race
■ University of Adelaide (Australia): biodiesel fuel-powered motorcycle (BioBike)
■ Mizushima Technical High-school: mini biodiesel refinery plant
 
(3) Special Sponsorship
Participation of Ukyo Katayama and display of the 100% biodiesel-powered vehicle used in the Paris-Dakar Rally
 
<Additional Notes>:
Alternative fuel?related operations carried out by Yanmar
 
　In its long history as an engine manufacturer, Yanmar has developed a large number of highly efficient, low fuel consumption technologies and products; in recent years Yanmar has also focused on the development of products powered by biogas and biodiesel fuel.
　In Shiga prefecture, Yanmar has conducted research activities relating to cogeneration systems powered by gas obtained from wood biomass, in cooperation with local institutions and is currently carrying out experimental tests regarding biodiesel-powered generator sets.
　In Nara prefecture Yanmar has carried out sustained operations for the development of gas cogeneration systems (combined heat & power) powered by wood processing waste in cooperation with NEDO (i.e. New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization).
　 As part of its mission to contribute to an environmentally sustainable society, Yanmar has provided several educational institutions and NPO organizations in Japan and overseas (i.e. 15 in Japan and 5 overseas) with own-manufactured engines and generator sets.
　 Yanmar has also provided sponsorship to the Ukyo Katayama Team, who participated in the Paris Dakar Rally with a 100% bio diesel fuel powered vehicle.
 
 
 
 
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