Yamaha and Kawasaki, two Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, have chosen to collaborate on the development of a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine.

According to a report from Motociclismo, the two car titans have agreed to collaborate on research and development of future motorbike combustion engines.

The new hydrogen is viewed as a viable alternative to electric powertrains, and it is intended to aid the development of zero-emission two-wheelers.

The project is part of a larger partnership aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. To achieve this purpose, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yamaha Motor Company, Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Mazda Motor Corporation have formed a partnership.

These five businesses have banded up to investigate the use of hydrogen engines in motorbikes and other vehicles. They also want to compete in zero-emission fuels tenders.

Since 2010, Kawasaki has been focusing on hydrogen as a next-generation energy source. They’ve also invented hydrogen-related transportation, production, and consumption technologies that span the whole supply chain. By the end of the fiscal year 2021, the Japanese conglomerate plans to begin hydrogen transportation. Suiso Frontier, Kawasaki’s in-house liquified hydrogen transporter, is in the vanguard of the endeavor.

Yamaha is also working on developing hydrogen engine technology for use in two-wheelers. Yamaha has set a goal of becoming carbon-neutral by the year 2050. Other car titans like as Suzuki and Honda, as well as Yamaha and Kawasaki, are anticipated to begin on similar missions.

The benefit of hydrogen-powered cars is that they emit no pollutants. Another advantage is that hydrogen fuel, like diesel and gasoline, can be recharged quickly at gas stations.