Prof. Shoichi Sasaki and two others are awarded 2010 IEEE Daniel E. Noble Award by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
He was awarded "for pioneering contributions to the development and market penetration of hybrid electric vehicles （HEVs） through the establishment of innovative architectures and control technologies."
IEEE Daniel E. Noble Award is awarded to individuals or groups of less than three people for their distinguished contribution to new technologies recognized in recent years.