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Toyota invests $11.1M in Indiana schools to boost STEM programs

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Toyota invested $11.1 The investment supports future STEM careers in the area, including job opportunities in the auto industry. It also includes Toyota USA Foundations’ $11.1 Today is another Toyota Terrific day for the state as they roll out their first Grand Highlanders down the production line,” said Governor Eric J.

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Toyota AI Ventures launches new $100M fund; early-stage startups in autonomous mobility and robotics

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Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Toyota AI Ventures (TAIV) has launched Fund II, a new $100-million fund dedicated to investing in early-stage startups developing technologies and business models in the autonomous mobility and robotics markets. Toyota AI Ventures will also use Fund II to continue to strengthen its portfolio services.

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Toyota shoots for battery cells with 932 miles of range

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In its last briefing session, Toyota Motor Corporation set ambitious electric vehicle (EV) goals. With the resources we earn, we will improve our product appeal to exceed customer expectations and secure earnings,” stated Toyota. By 2030, Toyota’s BEV Factory is expected to produce 1.7

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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To create the largest impact, the researchers concluded, emphasis should be placed on the largest producers of vehicles; the five largest producers of automotive vehicles in the United States are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. Availability of biobased materials.

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Suzuki and Toyota to explore business partnership; environment, safety, and information technology

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Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have agreed to start exploring ideas that are directed towards a business partnership. Toyota and Suzuki just started exploring on any opportunities for collaboration, with the belief that it will help both companies solve their respective challenges.

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

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The auto industry in principle is not opposed to the introduction of such mid-level blends (i.e., The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is current considering a request to allow more than the current limit of 10% ethanol in gasoline to increase overall ethanol consumption in the US fuel pool. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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With the popularity of electric vehicles continuously rising, legacy automakers like Honda are reevaluating their place in the general auto industry. Honda’s Electric Vehicle Lineup The Japanese automaker seems certain about the future of the global auto industry and appears ready to act on its beliefs.