Tag: Toyota

Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America

The autonomous vehicle startup Aurora Innovation said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Volvo to jointly develop autonomous semi trucks for North America. The partnership, which the two companies say will span several years and is through Volvo’s Autonomous Solutions unit, will focus on trucks built to operate autonomously on highways between hubs for… Continue reading Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America

Lexus Accelerates Its Electrified Future With LF-Z Electrified Concept Debut

With an unyielding spirit of innovation and support from buyers around the world, Lexus has continued to evolve as a luxury lifestyle brand. Lexus has delivered amazing product and brand experiences with new technologies and value since 1989. Now, the automotive industry has entered a period of once-in-a-century transformation. In addition to the growing social… Continue reading Lexus Accelerates Its Electrified Future With LF-Z Electrified Concept Debut

@Toyota: Toyota Reveals the Yaris Cross Dynamic

Yaris Cross Dynamic version of Toyota’s new compact SUV features a more rugged exterior and individual cabin design Revealed today ahead of pre-sales launch this spring Yaris Cross Dynamic also to be available for a limited initial period in a Premiere Edition with exclusive features and trim These versions join the Yaris Cross Excel, revealed… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Reveals the Yaris Cross Dynamic

Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker BYD profit up 162% in 2020

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co Ltd,, which is backed by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Monday reported a 162% growth in 2020 net profit as it became a major mask maker amid the COVID-19 pandemic. BYD reported 4.23 billion yuan ($643.75… Continue reading Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker BYD profit up 162% in 2020

Toyota presses Australia to promote roll-out of hydrogen fuel stations

By Sonali Paul 2 Min Read MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp on Monday opened its first commercial hydrogen fuel pump site in the Australian state of Victoria, urging the government to encourage the rollout of more sites to boost the take-up of cleaner cars. Slideshow ( 2 images ) The automaker is bringing in… Continue reading Toyota presses Australia to promote roll-out of hydrogen fuel stations

Made-in-Thailand compact EVs bound for consumers in Japan

TOKYO — Japanese electric vehicle startup Fomm will roll out its first domestic compact car for the general public in May. Headquartered in Kawasaki near Tokyo, Fomm started to manufacture and sell electric vehicles in Thailand in 2019. It now plans to sell a modified version in Japan. The move by the startup ahead of… Continue reading Made-in-Thailand compact EVs bound for consumers in Japan

Indonesian state companies set up EV battery developer

JAKARTA — Indonesia has an ambitious plan: to establish itself as a major player in the global supply chain for electric vehicles. In five years, the archipelago wants to have an integrated industry encompassing everything from upstream development — mining raw materials for use in EV batteries — to downstream — the manufacturing of batteries… Continue reading Indonesian state companies set up EV battery developer

Nuro Announces New Investors in Series C

Nuro, a Mountain View, Calif.-based autonomous delivery company, received new investments in Series C funding round. Backers included Woven Capital, a newly established growth stage fund from Woven Planet, a Toyota subsidiary, Chipotle, and other new investors. They joined as part of Nuro’s recently closed $500m Series C round, led by funds and accounts advised by… Continue reading Nuro Announces New Investors in Series C

Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications

Augmented and virtual reality have been used for years in gaming, design and shopping. Now, a new battle for market share is emerging — inside vehicles. Safety-glass windshields offer a new opportunity for suppliers, manufacturers and startups that are starting to adapt this technology: AR overlays digital information or images on what a user sees… Continue reading Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications