Achievements in science and art start with the same spark: wonder. When the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum asked a team of Toyota Motor North America Research & Development (TMNA R&D) employees what led them to become an engineer, scientist or researcher, each pointed to a moment of childhood wonder as the spark of curiosity that… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Sparks Interest in STEAM With a Hands-On Experience
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@Toyota: STEAM PARK at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Debuts in August
Toyota engineers collaborate on interactive exhibit designed to spark interest in engineering and science ANN ARBOR, Mich. (August 18, 2021) – Imagine discovering the inner workings of a 17th century time switch clock or gazing at a 16-foot-tall ball maze within a beautiful arched window in Ann Arbor’s original firehouse. This two-story gallery with the inner… Continue reading @Toyota: STEAM PARK at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Debuts in August
@Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Closes Acquisition of CARMERA
Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (“Woven Planet”), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, announced the closing of the acquisition of CARMERA, a U.S.-based spatial AI company that specializes in developing scalable, next-generation mapping solutions for automated mobility, a proposed transaction previously announced in July 2021. Following its acquisition of Level 5, the automated driving division of… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Closes Acquisition of CARMERA
Volkswagen’s Mexico unit says strikes deal with union for 5.5% salary rise
The agreement was reached in “an environment of challenges, where the automotive industry struggles to keep its recovery going after more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic, and in the face of the semiconductor (chip) shortage,” Volkswagen said. MEXICO CITY: Volkswagen AG’s Mexico unit said on Wednesday that it had agreed with a workers’… Continue reading Volkswagen’s Mexico unit says strikes deal with union for 5.5% salary rise
Bus HVAC System Market Featuring CoachAir Pty Ltd., DENSO Corp., and MAHLE GmbH | Technavio
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Technavio’s latest offering, Bus HVAC System Market report provides a detailed analysis on the competitive scenario, the pre- and post-COVID-19 impact on businesses, and the market growth across various regions. The bus HVAC system market value is anticipated to grow by USD 874.36 million, decelerating at a CAGR… Continue reading Bus HVAC System Market Featuring CoachAir Pty Ltd., DENSO Corp., and MAHLE GmbH | Technavio
STEAM PARK at Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum Debuts in August
STEAM PARK is a gallery consisting of 23 individual exhibits created in collaboration with Toyota engineers in Ann Arbor. The exhibits are designed for hands-on engagement that reveal through clear plexiglass the mechanical marvels normally hidden from sight. Exhibits explore simple machines, structures, aerodynamics, mechanical movement and more. “STEAM PARK provides multiple moments of discovery… Continue reading STEAM PARK at Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum Debuts in August
Japan automakers take bonding to next level
When Suzuki and Daihatsu decided to participate in a consortium involving Toyota, Isuzu and Hino last month, it marked yet another significant step by Japan’s automakers to deepen their bonding. Toyota is the lead participant in the latest drive with a 60 percent stake where the initial focus was to hone efforts on new trends… Continue reading Japan automakers take bonding to next level
Brazil’s Kovi closes $104M Series B to make car ownership ‘more inclusive’ in LatAm
We sometimes take for granted that most anyone who wishes to become say, an Uber driver, can do so. But that assumption is a narrow view considering there are many people who would love to earn income in that way but can’t because of lack of car ownership (and all that goes with it) —… Continue reading Brazil’s Kovi closes $104M Series B to make car ownership ‘more inclusive’ in LatAm
@Toyota: Training Autonomous Systems to Understand Human Behavior: Our Portfolio Company Perceptive Automata…
In this role, you will play a key part in helping the Perceptive Automata data platform team scale up critical infrastructure. As the storage, processing, and organization of data provides a crucial foundation for multiple teams, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. Responsibilities include designing and implementing improvements to the platform… Continue reading @Toyota: Training Autonomous Systems to Understand Human Behavior: Our Portfolio Company Perceptive Automata…
@Toyota: Melissa Stockwell Is Always Ready for the Next Challenge
When Army veteran and Team Toyota athlete Melissa Stockwell started competing in paratriathlon, the event wasn’t even an official Paralympic sport. “I wasn’t thinking about the Paralympics at all because it wasn’t even a possibility,” Stockwell says. “Even though I’d been to multiple world championships before it was announced that it would be included for… Continue reading @Toyota: Melissa Stockwell Is Always Ready for the Next Challenge