TOKYO — Tokyo has set a goal for all new cars sold in the city to be hybrids or electric vehicles by 2030, Gov. Yuriko Koike said in a meeting of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Tuesday, declaring that the onus is on the world’s major cities to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Japan’s capital has… Continue reading Tokyo one-ups rest of Japan with 2030 electric vehicle goal
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Uber sells self-driving unit Uber ATG in deal that will push Aurora’s valuation to $10B
Aurora Innovation, the autonomous vehicle startup backed by Sequoia Capital and Amazon, has reached an agreement with Uber to buy the ride-hailing firm’s self-driving unit in a complex deal that will value the combined company at $10 billion. Aurora is not paying cash for Uber ATG, a company that was valued at $7.25 billion following… Continue reading Uber sells self-driving unit Uber ATG in deal that will push Aurora’s valuation to $10B
Toyota announces new all-electric SUV, says it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric cars
Toyota announced today that they will be unveiling a new all-electric SUV in the coming months. The automaker, which has been seen as a lagger when it comes to all-electric vehicles, says that it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric vehicles. Toyota has yet to launch an all-electric vehicle outside of China. The Japanese automaker has… Continue reading Toyota announces new all-electric SUV, says it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric cars
Uber sells ATG self-driving business to Aurora at $4 billion
FILE PHOTO: Uber’s logo is pictured at its office in Bogota, Colombia, December 12, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc is selling its autonomous driving unit, Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), to self-driving car startup Aurora, the companies said on Monday, in a move that would accelerate the ride-sharing company’s goal to achieve… Continue reading Uber sells ATG self-driving business to Aurora at $4 billion
Brexit: Toyota says no-deal outcome will be ‘very negative’
UK car industry warns of £55bn no-deal Brexit hit Go to Source
@Toyota: SPARX Group Establishes the Japan Monozukuri Mirai Fund
SPARX Group Co., Ltd. (SPARX; TSE1: 8739) announced today the establishment of the Japan Monozukuri Mirai Fund, based on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Toyota Motor Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), MUFG Bank, Ltd., and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., which was signed in November 2020. Go to Source
@Toyota: Toyota Makes its Leading-Edge Fuel Cell Technology Available to Commercial Partners to Accelerate the Hydrogen Society
With fast-expanding interest and investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology, low carbon benefits can be realised in a wide range of applications Toyota establishes new European Fuel Cell Business Group to support and stimulate this growth with like-minded partners The company’s fuel cell technology is evolving rapidly in terms of capability, lower costs and convenient… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Makes its Leading-Edge Fuel Cell Technology Available to Commercial Partners to Accelerate the Hydrogen Society
@Toyota: Toyota’s Mission to Produce “Happiness for All” with its Business Transformation Programme
Toyota aims to make a deeper impact on Sustainable Development Goals with its activities by putting ‘people first’ at the heart of its mission Toyota reinforces its commitment to sustainability, not as something we just think about occasionally, but central to what we do all the time. Toyota’s commitment complements environmental leadership in products and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s Mission to Produce “Happiness for All” with its Business Transformation Programme
Toyota will not invest in electric cars in UK until at least 2034
Toyota will not invest in building battery electric cars in Britain until at least the mid-2030s, dealing a blow to hopes that UK car factories will take a leading role in the move away from fossil fuels. Johan van Zyl, the chief executive of Toyota Motor Europe, said that hybrid cars containing both internal combustion… Continue reading Toyota will not invest in electric cars in UK until at least 2034
Toyota working on new battery electric SUV
Toyota announced today that it will preview a brand-new model for its battery electric vehicle line-up: a mid-size SUV based on the forthcoming e-TNGA platform. Further details will be announced in the coming months. At this stage, only a stylised silhouette and details of the platform architecture have been released. The un-named preview model will… Continue reading Toyota working on new battery electric SUV