Speed, distraction factors in Grinnell crash – Peninsula Daily News

PORT ANGELES — Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council member Kurt Grinnell was speeding southbound on Mount Pleasant Road last month with a cellphone videoplayer turned on, propped on the dashboard, when his vehicle veered off the roadway in a fatal wreck, a Clallam County crash expert said Friday. Sheriff’s Office collision reconstructionist Josh Ley said Grinnell,… Continue reading Speed, distraction factors in Grinnell crash – Peninsula Daily News

@Toyota: Investment in AiCare, a provider of telematics insurance system in Kenya- Contributing to safer and better mobility society through the transformation of the motor insurance sector in Africa –

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) and its group company CFAO SAS (“CFAO”) decided to invest in AiCare Group, Inc. (“AiCare”), a provider of telematics insurance*1 system for insurance companies in Kenya. The investment will be engaged by Mobility 54 Investment SAS (“Mobility 54”) – a corporate venture capital subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho group which was… Continue reading @Toyota: Investment in AiCare, a provider of telematics insurance system in Kenya- Contributing to safer and better mobility society through the transformation of the motor insurance sector in Africa –

@Toyota: Prepare For A Shift In The Wind

PLANO, Texas (May 26, 2021) — Are you gazing at what’s coming? Follow us on Twitter to learn more and join us June 2 at 10 a.m. EDT to find out: livestream link. For additional upcoming Toyota product news, check out the Toyota New Product Showcase page. The post Prepare For A Shift In The Wind… Continue reading @Toyota: Prepare For A Shift In The Wind

@Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Shares Design to Help Advance the Field of Soft Robotics

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., (May 26, 2021) — The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is helping to accelerate the field of soft robotics by sharing the design source files and full build instruction for its innovative domestic robot hands. Today, any research institution or aspiring roboticist can visit punyo.tech and build their own Punyo Soft Bubble Gripper. “The… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Shares Design to Help Advance the Field of Soft Robotics

@Toyota: Highlander Becomes Work of Art with New Bronze Edition for 2022

PLANO, Texas (May 26, 2021) – The fourth-generation Toyota Highlander’s bold, distinctive design is going to stand out even more for 2022 thanks to the new Bronze Edition – exclusive to the Highlander Hybrid powertrain. Available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), the new Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition offers unique styling and premium… Continue reading @Toyota: Highlander Becomes Work of Art with New Bronze Edition for 2022

@Toyota: Fuel Cell Technology Shines a Sustainable Light in Paris

The Eiffel Tower was illuminated green last night, using a Toyota fuel cell powered generator. The striking display took place during the hydrogen and mobility exhibition, Paris de l’hydrogène, organised by Energy Observer – the Toyota-supported, self-sufficient world-travelling boat operator – and the City of Paris. The exhibition highlights the vehicles, technologies and applications that… Continue reading @Toyota: Fuel Cell Technology Shines a Sustainable Light in Paris

Toyota Research Institute Shares Design to Help Advance the Field of Soft Robotics

“The soft robotics community is small, and the visuotactile sensing community is even smaller,” said Alex Alspach, TRI’s Robotics Tactile Team Manager and the lead developer of the Punyo Soft Bubble Gripper. “By sharing the blueprints for this gripper with the world, we hope that our friends and colleagues can test our technology, improve upon… Continue reading Toyota Research Institute Shares Design to Help Advance the Field of Soft Robotics

@niche: WATCHING THE WHEELS.000906

By Peter M. DeLorenzo Editor’s Note: Next week (June 1) marks 22 years of Autoextremist.com. Since next week’s issue doesn’t fall on the actual day, it looks like we’re going to mark the milestone over the next two weeks, judging by Peter’s column today. I’ll let you in on a little inside knowledge too. I have… Continue reading @niche: WATCHING THE WHEELS.000906

Automotive Instrument Panel Market to grow by 30.87 million units through 2025|Impacts of Drivers and Challenges|Technavio

The automotive instrument panel market is set to grow by 30.87 million units, progressing at a CAGR of over 6% during 2021-2025. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. Technavio’s in-depth market research reports include value chain analysis and validation techniques… Continue reading Automotive Instrument Panel Market to grow by 30.87 million units through 2025|Impacts of Drivers and Challenges|Technavio

@Toyota: New Design Grade Extends the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Line-up

Toyota has increased customer choice in its flagship RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid range with the introduction of a new Design grade version. Taking its place as the new gateway model in the line-up, the RAV4 Plug-in Design delivers a wealth of advanced technology features for safety, multimedia connectivity, comfort and style. The Toyota Touch 2 multimedia… Continue reading @Toyota: New Design Grade Extends the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Line-up