Four wheels and a smartphone: the future of urban mobility?

Downsizing is a major trend having an impact on many aspects of our lives. But is it also an urban mobility solution for expanding, highly populous cities? As populations increasingly migrate to cities, leading to oversubscribed public transportation and greater congestion, something’s got to give. Thankfully, innovative urban mobility solutions are being developed, with new… Continue reading Four wheels and a smartphone: the future of urban mobility?

Exclusive-SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. securities regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) over a whistleblower complaint that the company failed to properly notify its shareholders and the public of fire risks associated with solar panel system defects over several years, according to a letter from the agency. The probe… Continue reading Exclusive-SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects

DENSO Announces Organizational Changes in Pursuit of Green, Peace of Mind Causes

Changes are underlined Title  Name  New  Current  Representative Member of the Board, CEO Koji Arima  – – Representative Member of the Board, Executive Vice President Yukihiro Shinohara  CCRO, CQO, Environment Neutral Systems Development Div. CCRO, CQO, Head of Safety,  Quality & Environment Center, Environment Neutral Systems Development Div., FC System Business Development Div., CV&OH Div.… Continue reading DENSO Announces Organizational Changes in Pursuit of Green, Peace of Mind Causes

Toyota commits to 100% zero-emission sales in Europe by 2035, because it essentially has to

During a recent media event in Brussels, Toyota Europe outlined a plan for a 100% CO2 reduction in all-new vehicle sales in the market by 2035. This “goal” will be preceded by a sales mix of at least 50% zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Western Europe by 2030. On a broader scale, Toyota Motor Corporation continues… Continue reading Toyota commits to 100% zero-emission sales in Europe by 2035, because it essentially has to

@Toyota: All-New 2022 Tundra Roars to Life at Toyota Texas

Automaker rolls all-new Tundra off the line and readies for first-ever Tundra hybrid; celebrates with $650,000 in donations to community partners SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Dec. 3, 2021) – Texas pride is shining bright in San Antonio as production of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra shifts into drive at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX). Together with its 3,200 employees… Continue reading @Toyota: All-New 2022 Tundra Roars to Life at Toyota Texas

@Toyota: Toyota’s ToyotAbility Business Partnering Group Pushes Mobility Forward in North America

Structure is essential when bringing people together as a group. With more than 100 company-wide employee resource groups striving to help leverage diversity, promote inclusion and build a sense of community, Toyota’s network of Business Partnering Groups (BPGs) is no exception. Cohesion is imperative. In recent years, as several of the BPGs have grown, Toyota… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s ToyotAbility Business Partnering Group Pushes Mobility Forward in North America

Toyota partners with BYD to build affordable $30,000 electric car

Toyota has reportedly partnered with China’s BYD to build a new affordable electric car to launch next year. The Japanese automaker has widely been recognized as a laggard in the transition to electric vehicles. Years of betting on hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid vehicles has put Toyota behind on battery-electric vehicles. The automaker only recently… Continue reading Toyota partners with BYD to build affordable $30,000 electric car

Autos & Transportation · December 2, 2021 · 10:15 PM UTCExclusive: Toyota turns to Chinese tech to reach its electric holy grailToyota Motor Corp will…

Toyota’s new China-only EV sedan to hit market late 2022 New EV set to join Toyota’s ‘bZ series’ electric range Car will use BYD’s ‘breakthrough’ LFP Blade battery Part of broader effort to learn low-cost know-how from BYD BEIJING, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) will launch an all-electric small sedan in China… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · December 2, 2021 · 10:15 PM UTCExclusive: Toyota turns to Chinese tech to reach its electric holy grailToyota Motor Corp will…