https://unsplash.com/photos/solar-panels-on-green-field-513dBrMJ_5w Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, just announced it’s moving forward with an 815-megawatt (MW) solar project called Sequoia in Texas. When it’s done, it’ll be one of the largest solar farms in North America. The project’s price tag is a hefty $1.1 billion. Enbridge’s Sequoia, around 150 miles west of Dallas, has already landed… Continue reading Toyota to buy clean power from a $1.1 billion solar farm in Texas
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@Toyota: Toyota Drives Student Success With $80,000 Donation to Schools in Arizona and Georgia in Support of Music Education
PLANO, Texas (Nov. 1, 2024) – Toyota announced today a donation of $80,000 to schools in Arizona and Georgia, providing them with the funds to support the schools’ existing music education programs. The benefitting schools include Chandler High School, in Chandler, Ariz., and Fulton County Schools (FCS), Benjamin Banneker High School and Tri-Cities High School… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Drives Student Success With $80,000 Donation to Schools in Arizona and Georgia in Support of Music Education
@Toyota: TMF Supports the International Paralympic Committee’s Sport Development Initiatives
TOKYO (Nov. 1, 2024) – The Toyota Mobility Foundation (Chair: Akio Toyoda, hereinafter referred to as “TMF”) has signed a grant agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (hereinafter referred to as “IPC”) to deliver a range of transformational global programs aimed to further develop sports for persons with disabilities at all levels. This support extends… Continue reading @Toyota: TMF Supports the International Paralympic Committee’s Sport Development Initiatives
@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Nov. 1, 2024) – After more than 30 years of service, Robert Young, group vice president, Purchasing Supplier Development, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) will retire on March 28, 2025. In his role, Young is responsible for overseeing all vehicle parts and materials, indirect manufacturing procurement and supplier development, and preparation for… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes
Insider Raises $500M in Series E Funding
Insider, a NYC-based AI-native omnichannel experience and customer engagement platform, raised $500m in Series E funding. The round was led by General Atlantic. As part of the transaction, Sascha Guenther, Alex Crisses, and Christopher Apfel, Vice President at General Atlantic, will join the Insider Board of Directors. Insider plans to use the funds to further… Continue reading Insider Raises $500M in Series E Funding
Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86
Toyota has dropped the strongest hint yet that it is preparing to revive the MR2 and Celica in addition to renewing the GR86 and GR Supra. A recent episode of the company’s self-published cartoon, named Grip, briefly shows a whiteboard containing a list of new models: a Supra Mk6, Celica Mk8, MR2 Mk4, GR86 Mk3 and GR GT3. Notably,… Continue reading Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86
EIKTO raises $56m to power more electric forklifts, shipsHefei Industry Investment Group, Kaisheng Group backed the Chinese battery maker.
China’s Anhui EIKTO Battery, which develops industrial lithium-ion batteries, has secured 400 million yuan ($56.1 million) in a new funding round to strengthen its market position as a provider of electric forklifts and new energy ships. This fundraising attracted the participation of state capital investors including Hefei Industry Investment Group and Kaisheng Group, both headquartered… Continue reading EIKTO raises $56m to power more electric forklifts, shipsHefei Industry Investment Group, Kaisheng Group backed the Chinese battery maker.
DENSO published “Integrated Report 2024”
Kariya (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation published Integrated Report 2024 for the year ended March 31, 2024. DENSO publishes an integrated report every year in order to foster a deeper understanding among investors and all of its stakeholders regarding the company’s initiatives toward sustainable corporate value enhancement. This report was first published in 2016. With a… Continue reading DENSO published “Integrated Report 2024”
Hyundai reveals its newest hydrogen-powered vehicle, the Initium
Hydrogen-powered vehicles haven’t really caught on as an alternative means of eco-friendly transportation. Hyundai, however, hopes to fix that with a bigger investment in the technology and its newest hydrogen-powered concept SUV called the Initium. Hyundai announced it plans to start production on the hydrogen SUV in the first half of next year. The Initium… Continue reading Hyundai reveals its newest hydrogen-powered vehicle, the Initium
Suzuki to develop electric SUV for Toyota through new partnership
Suzuki has announced that it will supply Toyota with a new all-electric SUV as part of a strengthened partnership between the two OEMs. Developed by Suzuki, itself, the new model is expected to be produced at the automaker’s Gujarat plant in India from spring 2025. This new collaboration builds on the long-standing partnership between Suzuki… Continue reading Suzuki to develop electric SUV for Toyota through new partnership