Machine Assisted Cognition program to explore use of AI in augmenting human cognitive abilities LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 25, 2020 – The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is expanding its exploratory research with the launch of Machine Assisted Cognition (MAC), a new initiative to develop and demonstrate artificial intelligence tools that can understand and predict human… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Launches Research Into Understanding and Predicting Human Behavior for Decision Making
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@Toyota: TMC Announces Changes to Board Members and Supervisory Board Members, and Executive and Senior Management Responsibilities
Toyota City, Japan, March 25, 2020―Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it plans to implement changes to the executive structure as described below, effective on the day of TMC’s 116th Ordinary General Shareholders Meeting. The formal appointment of board members and audit and supervisory board members will be made pending approval at the 116th… Continue reading @Toyota: TMC Announces Changes to Board Members and Supervisory Board Members, and Executive and Senior Management Responsibilities
Next Toyota GT86 confirmed for 2021 in leaked presentation
The original GT86 pre-dated the creation of that brand, which started with the GR Supra and will also include the GR Yaris, the first model developed purely by Gazoo Racing. The next GT86 is set to be rebranded to bring it in line with that nomenclature. The next-gen sports car will feature some substantial changes… Continue reading Next Toyota GT86 confirmed for 2021 in leaked presentation
@Toyota: NTT and Toyota Enter into Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Business and Capital Alliance Agreement
In the automotive market, the automotive industry itself is undergoing a major transformation due to the complex combination of diversifying market needs, tightening environmental and safety regulations, the sophistication of advanced technologies, entrance by other industries, and the diversification of the mobility business, etc. Meanwhile, in the telecommunications market, the use of various digital services… Continue reading @Toyota: NTT and Toyota Enter into Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Business and Capital Alliance Agreement
Toyota and NTT in tie-up for $1.8bn smart city project
TOKYO — Toyota Motor and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone have decided to sign a capital and business tie-up deal, Nikkei learned Tuesday. The companies, which will spend a total of some 200 billion yen ($1.81 billion), will bring together their respective technologies for a project to build a smart city to start in 2021 on a former Toyota plant site… Continue reading Toyota and NTT in tie-up for $1.8bn smart city project
@Toyota: Toyota and Hino to Jointly Develop Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Hino Motors Ltd (Hino) have agreed to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell truck and to conduct testing that leads towards its practical application. Both Toyota and Hino have declared ambitious goals to reduce CO2 emissions by 20501 and are continuing to develop electrified vehicle technologies for widespread use. In… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota and Hino to Jointly Develop Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck
Toyota to halt 5 Japan plants in April as demand slows
NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor said Monday that it will suspend assembly lines at five domestic group plants next month to offset the slump in offshore demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese automaker will halt seven lines starting April 3. The shutdowns are slated to last until April 15 at the longest, though… Continue reading Toyota to halt 5 Japan plants in April as demand slows
Suzuki to invest $109m to raise Myanmar factory capacity fourfold
TOKYO — Suzuki Motor announced on Monday that it will increase production at one of its factories in Myanmar. It will introduce a new line for four-wheeled vehicles at its plant in southeastern Yangon that will handle tasks like painting car bodies. Suzuki has two factories in the country. The investment will cost about 12… Continue reading Suzuki to invest $109m to raise Myanmar factory capacity fourfold
Updated March 23: DENSO’s Response to COVID-19
Southfield, Mich. (March 23, 2020) – During these difficult times, DENSO remains committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees while ensuring business continuity. That is why the company has: Aggressively increased sanitation of its facilities, Limited the number of on-site employees, as much as possible, Advised employees who can work from home… Continue reading Updated March 23: DENSO’s Response to COVID-19
Toyota plans to develop fuel cell truck with Hino unit
FILE PHOTO – A man walks past a Toyota logo at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp on Monday said it would develop a heavy-duty fuel-cell truck with its subsidiary, Hino Motor Co, as it sees hydrogen technology as a zero-emissions alternative… Continue reading Toyota plans to develop fuel cell truck with Hino unit