Tag: Toyota

Payne: Smooth, comfy bZ4X is an EV for the Toyota faithful

Encinitas, California — Toyota pioneered the green auto segment 20 years ago with its egg-shaped Prius, expanding its customer base from Camry shoppers, Tacoma off-roaders and Supra speedsters to include hybrid tree-huggers. These loyal green customers then watched over the last decade as Tesla stole Toyota’s green eco-mantle with the all-electric Model 3 and Model Y. Go… Continue reading Payne: Smooth, comfy bZ4X is an EV for the Toyota faithful

Toyota GR 86 sells out in just 90 minutes in UK

The long-awaited Toyota GR 86 sports car has sold out in the UK, with the entire market allocation spoken for within 90 minutes of orders being opened last week. Sales of the much-anticipated Toyota GT 86 successor opened earlier this month, with a starting price of £29,995 making it one of the most affordable sports… Continue reading Toyota GR 86 sells out in just 90 minutes in UK

MAY MOBILITY ADVANCES AV ACCESSIBILITY, LEADS INDUSTRY WITH DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST ADA-COMPLIANT TOYOTA SIENNA AUTONO-MAAS

This is part of May Mobility’s broader vision of improving accessibility and equity in transit through autonomous driving technology. The company is also integrating assistive technology within the vehicle cabin through speakers and a display to help people with audio and/or visual impairments see and hear when it is safe to enter and exit the… Continue reading MAY MOBILITY ADVANCES AV ACCESSIBILITY, LEADS INDUSTRY WITH DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST ADA-COMPLIANT TOYOTA SIENNA AUTONO-MAAS

Passenger car registrations in Europe fall by 12.3% in the first quarter of 2022

April 21, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News In the first three months of the year, 2,245,976 units were sold in the European Union. Without a doubt, the automotive sector has not started the year as expected. The figures of sales remain well below the expected level. At the end of the first… Continue reading Passenger car registrations in Europe fall by 12.3% in the first quarter of 2022

New Lexus RZ 450e launches firm’s EV push with 309bhp, 4WD

The new Lexus RZ 450e is the Japanese marque’s first bespoke electric car, serving as the spearhead for the firm’s new range of premium and dynamically oriented EVs.  Due in the UK at the end of 2022, it is a similar size to the best-selling Lexus NX, but bosses are keen to emphasise that it… Continue reading New Lexus RZ 450e launches firm’s EV push with 309bhp, 4WD

Air Company Secures $30M In Series A Funding

Air Company’s Co-founders Gregory Constantine (CEO) and Dr. Stafford Sheehan (CTO) Air Company, a NYC-based carbon technology company that creates carbon-negative alcohols and consumer products from CO2, raised $30M in Series A funding. The round was led by Carbon Direct Capital Management with participation from Toyota Ventures, JetBlue Technology Ventures, and Parley for the Oceans.… Continue reading Air Company Secures $30M In Series A Funding

@Toyota: Converting CO₂ Into Carbon-Negative Products: Our Investment in Air Company

By Lisa Coca, Partner, Climate Fund For some time, the concept of carbon capture, usage and sequestration (CCUS) has been a familiar concept in the landscape of climate change as an important emissions reduction strategy to try and combat climate change. Historically, most of the focus has been on the capture and sequestration of carbon… Continue reading @Toyota: Converting CO₂ Into Carbon-Negative Products: Our Investment in Air Company

@Toyota: Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production

Engine, casting investment across four US states furthers vehicle electrification efforts PLANO, Texas (April 19, 2022) – Advancing the company’s commitment to vehicle electrification, Toyota will invest $383 million in four of its U.S. manufacturing plants that build the heart of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The new investment supports the production of four-cylinder engines,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production