Tag: Toyota

@Hyundai: 〈All About PBV〉 Kia’s Sustainable Future: PBV And Electrification

In 2020, Kia announced its mid/long-term future strategy ‘Plan S’; The company has announced that it would transform into a mobility solution provider to lead the future mobility industry through business expansion such as electric vehicles, mobility solutions, mobility services, and PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle). The fact that the company changed its name last year… Continue reading @Hyundai: 〈All About PBV〉 Kia’s Sustainable Future: PBV And Electrification

@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2022 Lexus NX vehicles

PLANO, Texas (April 13, 2022) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2022 NX (including HEV, PHEV), vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 4,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The front shock absorbers in the affected vehicles are mounted to body panels that may be missing some spot-welds. Incorrect welding could eventually cause a… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2022 Lexus NX vehicles

DENSO Products Electrify Toyota and Subaru’s New All-Electric bZ4X and SOLTERRA

– Mobility Supplier’s energy management technology boosts vehicle performance – KARIYA, Japan, April. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO Corporation today announced it is providing key electrification components to Toyota and Subaru’s all-new, all-electric bZ4X and SOLTERRA, scheduled to be released in May 12, 2022 and mid-2022 respectively. DENSO products help the battery electric vehicle (BEV) go… Continue reading DENSO Products Electrify Toyota and Subaru’s New All-Electric bZ4X and SOLTERRA

Volkswagen Taigo

There was a period in the time in the 1990s and early 2000s when manufacturers were falling over each other to introduce quirky little coupes based on superminis. Some were pretty good, others not so much. The best exponent of that idea was probably the Ford Puma, but the Honda CRX was charming too. Vauxhall… Continue reading Volkswagen Taigo

Honda to invest $40 billion in EVs and $340 million in solid-state batteries, but will rely on hybrids well into 2030s

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has truly begun to wake up and smell the EV coffee lately, making several big announcements in 2022 that pertain to expanded electrification. In its latest news, Honda plans to invest about $40 billion over the next decade to deliver 30 BEVs around the globe. Despite this effort and additional funds… Continue reading Honda to invest $40 billion in EVs and $340 million in solid-state batteries, but will rely on hybrids well into 2030s

Toyota unveils first electric vehicle since RAV4 EV in 2014

Detroit — Toyota, the top-selling automaker in the U.S., is rolling out its first fully electric vehicle in eight years. The company on Tuesday unveiled the battery-powered bZ4X small SUV, which starts at $42,000 and can go up to 252 miles per charge. The bZ4X, which will be sold globally, adds to the 38 electric… Continue reading Toyota unveils first electric vehicle since RAV4 EV in 2014

Auto CEOs and Biden administration officials call for charging interoperability

The White House recently held a virtual meeting with representatives of most of the major automakers to discuss electric vehicles and charging. According to Reuters, senior Biden administration officials and automotive leaders agreed on the importance of interoperability for charging infrastructure. “There was broad consensus that charging stations and vehicles need to be interoperable and… Continue reading Auto CEOs and Biden administration officials call for charging interoperability

@Toyota: The Future is Now: Toyota Launches All-New bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle

All-electric bZ4X arrives at U.S. dealers this Spring EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles per charge for XLE FWD Bold, SUV design with premium finishes Impressive AWD capability with X-MODE® system Accelerating Toyota’s global commitment toward carbon neutrality PLANO, Texas (April 12, 2022) – The all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV not only looks to further… Continue reading @Toyota: The Future is Now: Toyota Launches All-New bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle