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OCTOBER 22, 2023

Ok, so it is not 2008, and we really should not be excited about battery-electric vehicle concepts. It is 2023 now, and the electric vehicle industry is a whole lot more developed compared to 2008, so we should really just be celebrating more EVs being delivered to customers in their millions. But Toyota is such […]

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) hybrid vehicles has exceeded the 7 million unit mark as of 30 September, reaching 7.053 million units. This latest million-unit milestone was achieved in the fastest time yet for Toyota, taking just nine months. Click to enlarge. Cumulative sales of all TMC hybrid models. *2

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Toyota announced yesterday that it would conduct a voluntary recall of 133,000 Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h crossover utility vehicles. The affected vehicles cover model years 2006 through 2010 for the Highlander, and 2006 through 2008 for the RX. Both vehicles share a platform and use the same powertrain.

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JUNE 23, 2016

Toyota has launched the Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Learning Center “Cheewa Panavet” at the Toyota Ban Pho Plant in Thailand. Toyota launched the Eco Forest, an afforestation project, at the Toyota Ban Pho Plant in 2008. Toyota Biotope.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Researchers at Toyota Research Institute (TRI) are conducting research with Stanford’s Dynamic Design Lab into how to bring together the instincts of professional drift drivers and automated driving technology. This is the essence of the Toyota Guardian approach. Toyota Racing Development (TRD USA, Inc.) Resources.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Hydrogen Sensor Laboratory was used recently in a partnership with KPA Services, LLC (KPA), at the request of Toyota Motors to validate hydrogen sensors for incorporation into their system to adapt vehicle repair facilities for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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AUGUST 9, 2017

Norway-based Hexagon Composites’ subsidiary Hexagon Lincoln has completed the development and initial deliveries of storage tanks for a Toyota heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck. Toyota Motor North America Research and Development (TMNA R&D) has received the first hydrogen tanks to be used in the project. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 25, 2014

Toyota’s Mitsuhisa Kato briefs the media in Japan on the timing and pricing of the FCV, and outlines the company’s view of the role of fuel cell vehicles. Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. kW/L—twice as high as that of its previous FCV, the Toyota FCHV-adv (earlier post). Toyota’s view of hydrogen. —Yoshikazu Tanaka.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., One involves approximately 133,000 MY 2006-2010 Highlander Hybrid and MY 2006-2008 Lexus RX 400h vehicles. will conduct two voluntary safety recalls. The other involves approximately 102,000 MY 2006-2011 Lexus IS 350, IS 350C, and GS 350 vehicles.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

GAC Toyota Motor Co., GTMC), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle-production and sales company established jointly with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GTMC was established in 2004 as a base for Toyota-brand vehicle production and sales in China. 1 with the Camry, followed by the Yaris in May 2008.

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MARCH 27, 2015

In 2012, Toyota Motor introduced its new development framework, the Toyota New Global Architecture. Toyota recently provided an update and an outlook on its progress with TNGA, focusing on new vehicle development (powertrain components and vehicle platforms) as well as production systems. —Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

MHI has been conducting joint development of the hybrid system with Toyota Motor Corporation since 2008. Toyota Turbine and Systems Inc., which markets MGTs, is a Toyota affiliate. System configuration. Click to enlarge. thermal efficiency (LHV). thermal efficiency (LHV).

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MARCH 7, 2016

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, recently began production at its newly completed engine plant. Toyota aims to build plants that are safer and more environmentally-friendly, while also incorporating innovative production technologies.

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JUNE 14, 2023

During Toyota’s announcement earlier this week, the veteran Japanese automaker announced that it was adopting “giga casting” systems for its upcoming electric vehicles. IDRA has been a unit of China’s LK Industries since 2008. The use of giga casting was pioneered by Tesla with the Model Y crossover.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

At a conference in Chengdu, China, Toyota Toyota Motor Executive Vice President Atsushi said that the company is targeting selling 1.5 Toyota’s share of the Chinese passenger car market slipped from 10.3% in 2008 to 6.8% million to 1.8 million new vehicles in China in 2015, up from 880,000 last year.

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JUNE 30, 2023

John Elway Dealerships offered a Stellantis dealership and a majority stake in a Toyota bind, each close Los Angeles, ultimate hour. Maul stayed on with AutoNation and was once that auto store’s west area president till 2008. The crowd has been an lively purchaser of powersports dealerships lately. and expanded from there.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

While Toyota took second place for the year, with 12,750 units of the Prius PHV plug-in hybrid, it dropped to third place in December with 1,361 units of the PHV. GM pickup sales were the highest since September 2008. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. (NNA) posted sales of 1,489 units of the LEAF in December, up 56.1%

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APRIL 19, 2016

At the 2015 CES, Toyota announced royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel-cell-related patents held globally, including critical technologies developed for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle. Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS). Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.) The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al. FC Boost Converter.

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

Worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius have passed the 2-million mark, with approximately 2,012,000 units sold as of the end of September, according to Toyota. In 2007, sales in Japan represented 21% of all Prius sales worldwide and in 2008, 26%. Annual worldwide sales of the Prius to September 2010. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 6, 2023

The Pristine 600e miniature SUV is in line with the second one month of Stellantis’ eCMP platform already worn via the Citroen C4, DS 3 Crossback, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka, Peugeot 208 and 2008 and the just lately introduced Jeep Avenger. All 3 are constructed at Stellantis’ manufacturing facility in Kenitra, Morocco.

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JANUARY 9, 2011

Toyota is launching a new, advanced safety research center that will collaborate with leading North American universities, hospitals, research institutions, federal agencies and other organizations on projects aimed at reducing the number of traffic fatalities and injuries on America’s roads. over 2008 levels. deaths for 2008.

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. Toyota says that the new 2AR-FSE engine achieves class-leading maximum thermal efficiency (compared to vehicles with similar engine displacement) of 38.5%

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Right now, here in 2008 the cat is on the roof for global warming. So far GM, Toyota, Nissan, VW, Mitsubishi, have all announced plug in vehicles they will have for sale in 2010. There’s an old joke that most of us baby boomers first heard when we were kids. ” “What!? I understand.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. TMMAL), an engine-production subsidiary of Japan-based Toyota Motor. Toyota subsidiary Bodine. After starting production in 2003, it added V6 engines to its lineup in 2005, and, in January 2008, reached a cumulative engine production of one million units. TMMAL-produced 2.5-liter

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JULY 16, 2010

The Toyota Prius has reached 200,000 units in sales in Europe after 10 years on the market there. Toyota expects global sales of the Prius to exceed two million by the autumn of 2010. Sales there reached 100,000 in 2008 and doubled to 200,000 in two more years. Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Chinese automaker BYD has reached a major milestone, producing over 6 million New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) since 2008. The Leopard 5, which made its debut last August, is slightly smaller than the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Production and deliveries of the SUV started in November.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. Toyota plans to receive supplies of lithium ion batteries, which have higher output and capacity than the nickel-metal hydride batteries now used in the Prius and other hybrids. Toyota intends to eventually use them in other types of vehicles as well, such as plug-in hybrids and electric cars.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (TMCA) has begun production of the Camry Hybrid in Australia; the line-off ceremony was attended by Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Toyota Australia will be only the fifth country in the world that produces hybrid vehicles and that makes me proud of Australia.

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DECEMBER 4, 2010

The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. This was up 36% from 2009, with full-year sales forecast to top the 2008 record of 2.09 With a share of 40% in these six markets, Toyota is in the top position. Toyota Motor Thailand Co., million units. fold on the year to 164.2 billion yen for the April-September half.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Releasing its earnings for the quarter ending 31 December 2008, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) forecast a total operating loss of ¥450 billion (US$4.9 For FY 2008 (ended 31 March 2008), Toyota had reported operating income of ¥2,238.6 billion), with a net loss of ¥350 billion (US$3.8 billion (US$24.3 trillion yen.

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MARCH 9, 2010

Owners of Toyota's iconic Prius hybrid model who thought they'd escaped the rash of Toyota recalls need to think again. The company is working on a fix to reshape accelerator pedals so that they cannot be trapped by floor mats, and will issue details within weeks.

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JUNE 23, 2009

Toyota plans to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell car by 2015, according to comments made by vice president Masatami Takimoto in response to a question during a shareholders’ meeting at Toyota headquarters. Toyota is also applying its fuel cell technology in buses, material handling equipment, and residential co-generation systems.

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JULY 19, 2009

Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc. The Toyota Motor Corp. subsidiary brought the factory online in August 2008 to make a hybrid-vehicle unit that combines a motor, transmission and other components. Earlier post.).

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JULY 16, 2009

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) plans to manufacture a full hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, at its UK-based facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Production of Toyota’s first European-built full hybrid will kick-off at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) in mid-2010. In 2008, Toyota sold more than 1.1

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MAY 25, 2009

GAC Toyota Motor Co., GTMC), a vehicle-production and sales joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., For GTMC, production of the Highlander marks its third vehicle series, following the Camry, which went into production in May 2006, and the Yaris, which GTMC first produced in May 2008.

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MARCH 29, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. Toyota began sales of the Prius, the first mass-production hybrid vehicle, in 1997. Earlier post.). Power split device.

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