Imagine having headlights that don’t blind oncoming drivers but that do a better job of showing what’s up ahead, hopefully cutting down on crashes and saving the lives of people both in and out of vehicles. That’s what a vehicle safety rule given the green light by federal regulators aims to do, and one that… Continue reading New headlight technology that improves safety, cuts down glare OK’d by NHTSA: How it works
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TSMC Looks To Expand Japan Chip Plant; DENSO Acquires Stake
Reuters Analysis-Yuan wobbles revive worries about Asia’s vulnerabilities The Chinese yuan’s recoil from a near four-year high has raised market nerves that a recent period of stability is ending, which could leave regional peers exposed especially as U.S. interest rates start to rise. A steady yuan, along with robust exports and currency reserves, has helped… Continue reading TSMC Looks To Expand Japan Chip Plant; DENSO Acquires Stake
Analysis: ‘Flying taxi’ dream faces hurdles before lift-off
Summary Companies Major companies pour money into nascent eVTOL sector AirAsia agrees deal to lease more than 100 VX4s Australian helicopter operators order up to 90 from Eve SINGAPORE, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Vertical Aerospace and Embraer’s Eve have gained more customers for their Jetsons-like visions for urban air mobility at the Singapore Airshow, but… Continue reading Analysis: ‘Flying taxi’ dream faces hurdles before lift-off
DENSO to Take Minority Stake in JASM
KARIYA, Japan, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TSMC (TWSE: 2330,NYSE: TSM), Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (“SSS”) and DENSO Corporation (“DENSO”) today announced that DENSO will take a minority stake in Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (“JASM”), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan with a US$0.35 billion investment. With this equity investment, DENSO will… Continue reading DENSO to Take Minority Stake in JASM
@Toyota: Our Next Frontier: Toyota Ventures Climate Fund
By Jim Adler “Avoiding climate breakdown will require cathedral thinking. We must lay the foundation while we may not know exactly how to build the ceiling.” -Greta Thunberg 2021 was a busy year for the Toyota Ventures team. Not only did we change our name in June, we also announced an expanded investment thesis and… Continue reading @Toyota: Our Next Frontier: Toyota Ventures Climate Fund
@Toyota: Toyota Ventures Climate Fund: Bridging the Gap Between Headwinds and Innovation
By Lisa Coca, Partner, Climate Fund When I was first approached regarding the partner position for Toyota Ventures’ newly-minted Climate Fund, I was completely over-the-moon with the idea of returning to the world of climate tech, having spent time on the scene of cleantech 1.0 during my days at General Electric. My excitement was also… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Ventures Climate Fund: Bridging the Gap Between Headwinds and Innovation
@Toyota: Toyota’s All-New 2022 Tundra is ‘Born For This’
The All-New Tundra Campaign is Toyota’s Largest U.S. Launch To Date PLANO, Texas (Feb. 14, 2022) – Born from a lineage of trucks and SUVs rooted in quality, durability and reliability, there’s no question that the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is an absolute powerhouse. The campaign for the all-new Tundra, “Born For This,” marks Toyota’s… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s All-New 2022 Tundra is ‘Born For This’
@Toyota: March Production Plan (as of February 14)
We at Toyota have made repeated adjustments to our production plans due to a parts shortage resulting from the spread of COVID-19, causing considerable inconvenience to our customers and other parties concerned. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone involved for their immense support in helping us maintain production. Our global production plan… Continue reading @Toyota: March Production Plan (as of February 14)
Toyota’s Ontario plants remain closed after trucker protests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it has not yet resumed production at its three manufacturing lines in Ontario even after a key U.S.-Canadian bridge reopened. The Japanese automaker’s plants in Ontario, where it builds its best-selling RAV4 sport utility vehicle, have halted production since Thursday because of parts shortages stemming from the… Continue reading Toyota’s Ontario plants remain closed after trucker protests
Toyota’s All-New 2022 Tundra is “Born For This”
“This campaign showcases the unstoppable independence of the all-new Tundra,” said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “‘Born For This’ celebrates our most capable, dependable and advanced truck yet – exactly what our guests have been waiting for – and the all-new Tundra is born to deliver.” The fully integrated… Continue reading Toyota’s All-New 2022 Tundra is “Born For This”