Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will start using low-carbon, recycled steel sheets produced in electric furnaces for motorcycle packaging frames, marking a first in Japan, the company announced in a press release.
These steel sheets, made from scrap iron in electric furnaces, produce significantly less CO2 compared to traditional blast furnace materials, Yamaha said.
Beginning in October 2024, Yamaha will use recycled steel from Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd. for its packaging frames, with plans to gradually increase its use.
The steel, derived from sources like demolished buildings and discarded appliances, has been tested and approved for packaging frames, Yamaha said.
