Tag: Toyota

Ford CEO Farley calls for making EVs more affordable, bringing mining back to US – The Detroit News

Making electrical vehicles affordable should be among the top priorities for automakers so that the average vehicle-buyer can purchase one, said Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.’s  president & CEO. “I’m deeply worried about the affordability,” said Farley Saturday during a discussion as part of the Detroit Homecoming VIII events, during a live-streamed interview with Mary Kramer,… Continue reading Ford CEO Farley calls for making EVs more affordable, bringing mining back to US – The Detroit News

@Toyota: Toyota Mirai Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title with 845 Mile Zero Emission Journey

LOS ANGELES (October 8, 2021) –The 2021 Toyota Mirai has officially set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest distance by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle without refueling. The Mirai achieved an unprecedented 845 miles driven on a single, five-minute complete fill of hydrogen during a roundtrip tour of Southern California as it… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Mirai Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title with 845 Mile Zero Emission Journey

Toyota Mirai Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title with 845 Mile Zero Emission Journey

“In 2016, the Toyota Mirai was the first production fuel cell electric vehicle available for retail sale in North America, and now the next generation Mirai is setting distance records,” said Bob Carter, executive vice president, Toyota Motor North America. “We are proud to be leaders of this exciting technology, which is just one of… Continue reading Toyota Mirai Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title with 845 Mile Zero Emission Journey

Brandmotion and DENSO Announce Partnership for One Stop Vehicle Integration of Advanced Connectivity Technology

V2X technology has been proposed by the USDOT as the best way to address the chronic death toll on America’s roadways, with nearly 37,000 lives lost and a record 6,721 pedestrians killed at intersections in 2020. Leading city managers and state transportation agencies are looking to deploy V2X technology regionally to reduce vehicle crashes and fatalities… Continue reading Brandmotion and DENSO Announce Partnership for One Stop Vehicle Integration of Advanced Connectivity Technology

SK IE Technology fully operates a lithium-ion battery separator plant in Poland

SKIET’s first plant in Poland has completed after about 21 months of construction. It is expected to kick off commercial operation in the fourth quarter of this year, after mechanical completion in June and test operation that started in August. It makes SKIET the first company ever to gain a production foothold for lithium-ion battery… Continue reading SK IE Technology fully operates a lithium-ion battery separator plant in Poland

@Mazda: US market announcement about new vehicle

This release is a US market supplement to Mazda’s global product update made on October 6, linked here. IRVINE, Calif. (October 6, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced significant milestones across its product portfolio and business operations as it evolves to meet the growing expectations of today’s consumers. Three All-New SUVs by… Continue reading @Mazda: US market announcement about new vehicle

Lexus Brings the Next Chapter of the Brand to Life in the All-New 2022 Lexus NX

The NX has been redesigned from the inside out. Every exterior surface has been reimagined. The signature spindle grille has been refined in the front. And, perhaps the most notable expression of future Lexus design is the elegant new block LEXUS rear badging and full-width tail lamp. Lexus Driving Signature results from an entirely new… Continue reading Lexus Brings the Next Chapter of the Brand to Life in the All-New 2022 Lexus NX

Mazda Marks Milestones with SUV Lineup Expansion and Upgraded Dealer Facilities

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — This release is a US market supplement to Mazda’s global product update made on October 6, linked here. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced significant milestones across its product portfolio and business operations as it evolves to meet the growing expectations of today’s consumers. Three All-New SUVs… Continue reading Mazda Marks Milestones with SUV Lineup Expansion and Upgraded Dealer Facilities

GoTo Global drives European expansion with acquisition of German e-moped sharing company emmy

Israeli shared multimodal mobility operator GoTo Global Mobility has acquired German shared electric scooter company emmy. The strategic deal will help GoTo Global, which offers customers access to shared cars, vans, mopeds, scooters and bikes, reach its goal of expanding to every major European city by 2025. GoTo Global would not share the financial terms… Continue reading GoTo Global drives European expansion with acquisition of German e-moped sharing company emmy