Toyota, Iwatani and JGC to work together on a potential new source of the clean gas as Japan attempts to build a hydrogen economy Three major Japanese corporations — car maker Toyota, industrial gases giant Iwatani and engineer JGC Holdings (formerly Japanese Gasoline Co) — are teaming up to produce clean hydrogen from household and […]
Toyota to invest $35 billion into battery-powered EVs and roll out 30 models by 2030 – EQ Mag Pro
Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, is planning to invest 4 trillion yen ($35 billion) to build a full lineup of 30 battery-powered electric vehicles by 2030. It aims to increase global sales of battery electric vehicles by 3.5 million units a year by 2030. Most of Toyota’s current electric vehicle sales are hybrid […]
Toyota/Panasonic Set Collaborate with Nexeon for Silicon-based Li-Ion Battery Material Development – EQ Mag Pro
PPES, a joint venture created by Toyota and Panasonic, recently announced a partnership with Britain-based battery developer Nexeon to develop the next generation of li-ion batteries, which will feature an increased silicon content for improved battery performance. PPES (Prime Planet Energy & Solutions) is a joint venture formed by Toyota and Panasonic and specializes in […]
As autos go electric, Toyota chases hydrogen dream – EQ Mag Pro
Japan’s car industry employs 5.5 million workers Toyota says some parts of the world not ready for a shift to EVs Establishing hydrogen as transport fuel has been difficult TOKYO : As U.N. climate conference delegates considered how to save the planet over the weekend in Glasgow, Toyota Motor’s chief executive was in Japan racing […]
Toyota bZ4X unveiled in production form with FWD and AWD versions
In April this year, Toyota previewed a future all-electric crossover with the bZ4X concept and this vehicle now makes its debut as a production model. The zero-emission SUV is the first member of Toyota’s bZ (beyond Zero) sub-brand with seven models planned for a release in the next years. The bZ4X has roughly the size […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Achieves 100% Carbon Neutrality in Renewable Energy – EQ Mag Pro
Bangalore: As champions of sustainable business practices, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has successfully achieved 100% Renewable Energy from June 2021 which includes TKM Manufacturing Plant at Bidadi and 8 On-site Supplier Companies. This unique feat has resulted in offsetting carbon of 16,635.54 tons (Cumulative April’21 ~ Sept’21) which underscores the company’s strong commitment towards conserving […]
Toyota, Honda oppose U.S. House electric vehicle tax plan – EQ Mag Pro
Toyota said in a statement that the plan unveiled late Friday discriminates “against American autoworkers based on their choice not to unionize.” WASHINGTON: Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co on Saturday sharply criticized a proposal by Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to give union-made electric vehicles in the United States an additional […]
Toyota to spend $13.5 bln to develop electric vehicle battery tech by 2030 – EQ Mag Pro
The world’s largest automaker by volume, which pioneered hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles with the popular Prius, is moving rapidly to deliver its first all-electric line-up next year TOKYO : Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it expected to spend more than $13.5 billion by 2030 to develop batteries and its battery supply system, in a bid […]
Toyota To Launch Hydrogen-Powered Prius And Corolla In 2023
Toyota is one of the last major manufacturers to launch an electric vehicle, holding back its introductory ‘bZ’ EV debut until 2022. The reasoning behind that stance is explained in the last paragraph. In the meantime however, Japan’s No 1 carmaker has been heavily pushing hydrogen as a viable future carbon neutral fuel through its […]
Toyota Sells 13,000 Units in July, Sees Over Two-Fold Rise in Domestic Sales
Toyota Innova Crysta has been a segment leader for several years and is a trusted choice for both fleet as well as personal owners. Toyota’s wholesales last month were 49 per cent up as compared to June this year when it had dispatched a total of 8,801 units. The company expects that demand will go […]