Toray Brings Next-Generation Mobility to Life with the TEEWAVE CS40 Concept Model

July 22, 2026
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Toray Industries, Inc.

Director, Environment & Mobility Development Center

About This Interview

Against the backdrop of accelerating electrification and increasingly diverse expectations for in-cabin value, the automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation in the value proposition of the vehicle itself. Amid these changes, how can material manufacturers create additional value and contribute to realizing next-generation mobility?

Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray), which celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding in April 2026, has positioned mobility as one of its company-wide strategic growth areas. The company is strengthening its solutions-based approach by combining a wide range of advanced materials, including fibers, performance chemicals, and carbon fiber composite materials. At the core of this initiative is the Environment & Mobility Development Center (EMC) in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, established in 2022. MarkLines spoke with Yasuo Kubota, Director of the Environment & Mobility Development Center, about the role of EMC, the overall structure of Toray's automotive business, and its future growth strategy.

About This Interview
Q1
What position does the automotive and mobility business occupy within the Toray Group?
Q2
How does Toray plan to further expand its mobility business as a growth area?
Q3
Why was the Environment & Mobility Development Center (EMC) established, and what role does it play?
Q4
How has EMC changed the way it develops and proposes solutions?
Q5
What material solutions are showcased in the next-generation mobility concept model TEEWAVE CS40?
Q6
How is Toray addressing the challenges of the EV era through materials?
Q7
What initiatives is Toray pursuing to promote sustainability and mass production?
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