Japan Technical Center
Is Driving Innovation
HOME OF INNOVATION
AVL Japan
When and for what purpose was the JTC established?
Nishizawa: JTC was established in November 2016 in
Kawasaki City to advance powertrain technologies across
key Japanese industries, including the automotive, industrial
machinery, and marine sectors. Today, we support every stage
of product development – from hybrid and electric vehicle
systems to emissions compliance, drivability optimization,
benchmarking, model-based development, and both system-
and component-level analysis. Additionally, dedicated project
management teams ensure seamless execution and custom-
er satisfaction.
What makes JTC unique?
Nishizawa: JTC's greatest strength lies in its Kawasaki-based
facility in Japan, where it provides engineering services lever-
aging AVL's advanced technological expertise specifically for
Japanese customers. The ability to conduct evaluations with
actual units domestically is rare for foreign-owned competi-
tors, only AVL Japan offers comparable capabilities in Japan.
Any particularly memorable projects?
Nishizawa: Since its opening, JTC has undertaken numer-
ous successful projects. Alongside the use of the powertrain
Interview with
Toru Nishizawa
Technical Center
Manager AVL Japan
As the central hub for advanced engineering services in Japan,
the Japan Technical Center (JTC) – founded by AVL Japan – plays
a vital role in AVL’s global network. It supports a wide range of
industries with state-of-the-art development tools and expertise.
We spoke with Toru Nishizawa, appointed Technical Center Manager
in April 2025, about JTC’s journey and vision.
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