Subaru

Subaru is a Japanese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Gunma, Japan. The company was founded in 1953 as Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), a merger of five smaller Japanese companies, including Nakajima Aircraft Company. FHI began producing cars in 1954, and the first Subaru model, the Subaru 1500, was released in 1961.

Subaru is known for its symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system, which is standard on most of its models. The company has also been a pioneer in the use of boxer engines, which are horizontally opposed engines that are mounted low in the car for improved weight distribution and handling.

Parent/Daughter Companies

Subaru is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation ( formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI)). FHI or Subaru Corporation is a diversified company that also produces aircraft, industrial machinery, and other products.

Subaru has a number of joint ventures and partnerships with other companies, including Toyota, General Motors, and Isuzu. These partnerships have allowed Subaru to share technology and resources, which has helped the company to grow and expand its product lineup.

Entry into the EV Market

Subaru has been slow to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market. The company’s first EV, the Solterra, was released in 2022. The Solterra is a compact SUV that is based on the Toyota bZ4X.

Subaru has plans to release more EVs in the future. The company has announced that it will release an EV version of its Forester SUV in 2023.

Future EVs

Subaru has not released any specific details about its future EVs. However, the company has said that it plans to release a number of new EVs in the next few years.

Subaru is also working on developing new technologies for its EVs, such as solid-state batteries. Solid-state batteries are lighter and more powerful than traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Subaru is committed to developing EVs that are both affordable and practical. The company believes that EVs have the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry, and it is positioning itself to be a leader in this market.