@Toyota: Toyota Selected to Receive $4.5 Million in Federal Funding for Development of Technology to Support a Circular Domestic Supply Chain for Electric Vehicle Batteries

Funding is Part of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Program to Develop a Sustainable Critical Minerals Supply Chain ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Dec. 18, 2024) – Toyota announced today that Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), inclusive of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D, has been selected to receive $4.5 million in funding from… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Selected to Receive $4.5 Million in Federal Funding for Development of Technology to Support a Circular Domestic Supply Chain for Electric Vehicle Batteries

@Toyota: 2024 Toyota Year in Review: Celebrating Legacy, Milestones and Innovation

In 2024, Toyota celebrated several milestones and accomplished success across various sectors. From moving full speed ahead with making progress on its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 to presenting new opportunities for others to learn from. Here’s a look back at Toyota’s achievements in 2024 as the company gears up to keep the momentum… Continue reading @Toyota: 2024 Toyota Year in Review: Celebrating Legacy, Milestones and Innovation

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Inheriting the Skills and Passion of the Man Who Made Japan’s First Domestic Passenger Car

Crown, Corona, Century… One engineer helped create some of Toyota’s best-known, most historically significant automobiles. His name was Kenya Nakamura. In Toyota’s car production system, one chief engineer oversees and leads everything from planning, development, production, and sales for the vehicle model he is responsible for. This position is based on the project general manager… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Inheriting the Skills and Passion of the Man Who Made Japan’s First Domestic Passenger Car

@Toyota: Toyota’s Fuel Cell and Water Electrolysis System Production Plan Certified as a METI Support Program for Building GX Supply Chains

Dec. 18, 2024 Toyota City, Japan, December 18, 2024―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced that its new production plan for fuel cells and a water electrolysis system to supply hydrogen was selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as a successful applicant for its Support Program for Building GX Supply Chains. This… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s Fuel Cell and Water Electrolysis System Production Plan Certified as a METI Support Program for Building GX Supply Chains

EV Battery Testing Market worth $9.51 billion by 2030 | MarketsandMarkets

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The EV battery testing market is estimated to grow from USD 3.35 billion in 2024 to USD 9.51 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 19.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The EV battery testing market is driven by growing demand for electric… Continue reading EV Battery Testing Market worth $9.51 billion by 2030 | MarketsandMarkets

Honda, Nissan to begin discussions on possible merger: Report

Honda and Nissan are looking to begin talks on a possible merger that could eventually encompass Mitsubishi Corporation, Bloomberg noted citing Nikkei.This deal could effectively form an auto rival to Toyota Motor Corp, amalgamating the auto industry into two factions, while also giving Nissan and Honda more ammunition to  take on larger rivals, Bloomberg noted. … Continue reading Honda, Nissan to begin discussions on possible merger: Report

Honda and Nissan reportedly open merger talks

Honda and Nissan are reportedly set to discuss a merger. The Japanese publication Nikkei said the two automakers plan to sign a memorandum of understanding to sort out shared equity stakes in a new holding company for the consolidated rivals. The potential merger would combine the assets of Japan’s second- and third-biggest automakers, giving them… Continue reading Honda and Nissan reportedly open merger talks

Toyota slashes 2025 bZ4X prices by $6,000 and adds a stealthy new Nightshade edition

Toyota’s electric SUV is getting even cheaper in 2025. Despite adding new features, 2025 Toyota bZ4 prices start at $6,000 less than the current model. For the first time, the bZ4X will also be available in a stealthy new Nightshade edition. Check out the new EV below. The bZ4X is the only all-electric Toyota model… Continue reading Toyota slashes 2025 bZ4X prices by $6,000 and adds a stealthy new Nightshade edition

Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The tie-up will likely involve a third auto partner from Japan. Honda and Nissan to enter new EV… Continue reading Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks

Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan March 15, 2024.  Kyodo | Via Reuters DETROIT — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly… Continue reading Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks