Toyota to invest $500 million more in air taxi startup Joby Aviation

Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation Inc, a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced that Toyota will invest an additional $500 million (Rs 4,165 crore) to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi, with the aim of realizing the two companies’ shared vision of air mobility.… Continue reading Toyota to invest $500 million more in air taxi startup Joby Aviation

Electric Trucks Market to Grow by USD 20.32 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Demand for Fuel-Efficient, Low-Emission Vehicles and AI’s Impact on Market Trends – Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Electric Trucks Market  size is estimated to grow by USD 20.32 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  35.44%  during the forecast period.  Growing demand for fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicles is driving market growth, with a trend towards prominent truck manufacturers… Continue reading Electric Trucks Market to Grow by USD 20.32 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Demand for Fuel-Efficient, Low-Emission Vehicles and AI’s Impact on Market Trends – Technavio

German FAZ: IOC loses next major Olympic sponsor007809

There is only bad news coming from Japan for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) shortly after the Summer Games in Paris. The tire manufacturer Bridgestone is the third Japanese company to end its several hundred million dollar commitment as an IOC sponsor of the highest category within around three weeks. The world’s second largest tire… Continue reading German FAZ: IOC loses next major Olympic sponsor007809

@Toyota: Toyota to Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

Oct. 02, 2024 Investment to be made in two equal tranches, with the first targeted to close later this year and the second in 2025 Funds will support certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi Investment terms to include plans to establish a manufacturing alliance for the first phase of commercialization Will bring… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

@Toyota: Toyota To Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

About JobyJoby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi which it intends to operate as part of a fast, quiet, and convenient service in cities around the world. To learn more, visit www.jobyaviation.com. About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota To Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

@Toyota: Toyota to Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

Oct. 02, 2024 Investment to be made in two equal tranches, with the first targeted to close later this year and the second in 2025 Funds will support certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi Investment terms to include plans to establish a manufacturing alliance for the first phase of commercialization Will bring… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation

Japanese sponsors Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic end Olympic contracts

TOKYO (AP) — The International Olympic Committee’s three major Japanese sponsors — Toyota, Panasonic and Bridgestone — are terminating their contracts. This leaves the IOC without a Japanese sponsor with the focus now expected to shift to the Middle East and India for new sponsorship income. Japanese sponsors have turned away from the Olympics, likely… Continue reading Japanese sponsors Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic end Olympic contracts

Toyota to invest $500mn in flying taxi start-up Joby

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Toyota puts another $500 million into an air taxi startup Joby

/ Toyota is increasing its support for Joby Aviation to get the ball rolling on eVTOL aircraft manufacturing plans. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Toyota is… Continue reading Toyota puts another $500 million into an air taxi startup Joby

European automakers most at risk from US dockworkers strike

European automakers, many of which use the ports on strike, would be the most affected, Levy said in a research note. European automakers are the most likely to be affected by the dockworkers strike at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports because they rely heavily on those locations, but a longer walkout could prove… Continue reading European automakers most at risk from US dockworkers strike