October 2019

Above: Exhaust systems require attention W ith electric and hybrid vehicles are more mainstream every day, is it still worth thinking about exhaust systems? Commenting on the trend, Doug Bentley, Research and Development Manager at Klarius said: “Electrification in the automotive industry is happening. With international and environmental pressure building around the issue, and the industry beginning to respond, it is inevitable that this will be the next paradigm shift regarding automotive powertrains. As the Research and Development manager for an aftermarket emissions component company, I’m often asked how long the market can last. Due to some recent announcements in the industry, I may be able to shed some light on that. “Toyota has long been considered a benchmark in the automotive industry, it has been the market leader in terms of volume for over a decade. Seminal offerings such as the 2000GT, Hilux, Landcruiser, Supra and more sit alongside the more recent and relevant hybrid Prius to illustrate a business that can offer vehicles that not only define the industry, but our attitudes to cars as a whole. So, when Toyota opens-up about its plans for an electrified future, the automotive world listens. “In December 2017, Toyota announced that it plans to sell 5.5 36 AFTERMARKET OCTOBER 2019 EXHAUST SYSTEM AND DPF www.aftermarketonline.net CLEANING UP WITH EXHAUSTS Exhaust systems are an ongoing opportunity, and if you add in the DPF, there is definitely money to be made, even with EVs and hybrids around