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@Toyota: AIST, Toyota, and Toyota Central R&D Labs to Consider Joint Research on Advanced Energy and Environment Technologies

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. (Toyota CRDL) announced today that they have commenced discussions on joint research aimed at accelerating development and implementing advanced technologies in the field of energy and the environment. Go to Source

Tata Motors raises $1b from TPG, ADQ for electric vehicle business

Indian automaker Tata Motors has raised about $1 billion from private equity firm TPG’s Rise Climate Fund and Abu Dhabi state holding company ADQ to expand its electric vehicle business, the company said on Tuesday. Tata Motors will form a separate electric vehicle unit in which TPG and ADQ will hold between 11% and 15%, valuing the new entity at… Continue reading Tata Motors raises $1b from TPG, ADQ for electric vehicle business

Autos & Transportation · 7:12 AM UTCToyota aims to make up some lost production as supplies rebound -sourcesToyota Motor Corp in December wants to res…

The Toyota logo is seen at its booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 19, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song TOKYO, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) in December wants to restart production curtailed by component shortages with a rebound in shipments from pandemic-hit suppliers that may help… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 7:12 AM UTCToyota aims to make up some lost production as supplies rebound -sourcesToyota Motor Corp in December wants to res…

@Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Announces Machine Learning Advances at the International Conference on Computer Vision

TRI Publishes Six Research Papers Pushing Boundaries of Scalable Learning at the Premier International Conference on Computer Vision LOS ALTOS, Calif. (October 11, 2021) — Today, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced the acceptance of six research papers in the field of machine learning at the International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV). The research advances… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Announces Machine Learning Advances at the International Conference on Computer Vision

Autos & TransportationJapanese automakers’ China car sales tumble in September8:00 AM UTC

BEIJING, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Japanese automakers Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T), Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) and Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) saw their sales in China tumble in September as a chip shortage hit vehicle production in the world’s biggest car market. Honda said it sold 121,448 vehicles in China last month, down 28%… Continue reading Autos & TransportationJapanese automakers’ China car sales tumble in September8:00 AM UTC

Toyota Research Institute Announces Machine Learning Advances at the International Conference on Computer Vision

Over the last six years, TRI’s researchers have made significant strides in robotics, automated driving and materials science in large part due to machine learning — the application of computer algorithms that constantly improve with experience and data. “Machine learning is the foundation of our research,” said Dr. Gill Pratt, CEO of TRI. “We are… Continue reading Toyota Research Institute Announces Machine Learning Advances at the International Conference on Computer Vision

New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration

Mazda appears to be gearing up to launch a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris, which could soon become the replacement for the Mazda 2 supermini. Nothing’s official yet but, after trawling through the company’s various investor presentations and financial results, we’ve pieced together the story. The new car will form part of Mazda’s long-running… Continue reading New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration

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