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Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

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The Port’s technology development partners are Toyota Motor North America, which designed and built the powertrain’s fuel cell electric power supply system; Kenworth Truck Co., This is an important milestone in Toyota’s drive toward carbon neutrality. —Bob Carter, Executive Vice President, Sales, Toyota Motor North America.

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Toyota goes large on hydrogen with new US headquarters

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Photo: Toyota Motor North America Toyota today announced that it’s turning its R&D office in Los Angeles into its new North American hydrogen headquarters. It hosts Toyota’s largest dynamometer (1.2 Toyota is building a microgrid at H2HQ that will allow it to operate off-grid. Read more: Toyota to invest $1.3B

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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles, as part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions. In 2018, Yanmar and Toyota Tsusho completed joint research on a fuel cell boat. Yanmar Holdings Co., Earlier post.)

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NTT and Toyota begin joint research aimed at promoting the use of lifestyle support robots

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Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have commenced joint research with the aim of promoting the use of partner robots that can help and coexist harmoniously with humans. In 2015, Toyota established the HSR Developers’ Community in collaboration with multiple universities and research institutes.

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California Assemblymembers introduce bill phasing out gasoline-fueled small off-road engines

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Today, operating the best-selling gas-powered commercial leaf blower for one hour emits air pollutants comparable to driving a 2017 Toyota Camry from Los Angeles to Denver. They’re not only bad for our environment, but can cause serious health issues for workers who utilize them every day. It’s time to phase out these super polluters.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

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Toyota” announced a new eco-conscious AI copilot at the DC Auto Show yesterday, which promises to reduce environmental impact by up to 10% – but it turns out the whole thing was a prank, and the prank makes a real point about Toyota’s tendency towards greenwashing. But it was all organized by pranksters, not Toyota itself.

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Are Solid-State Batteries the Next Big Breakthrough for EVs?

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The widespread adoption of solid-state batteries could play a key role in driving the prevalence of EVs, offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-powered cars. Solid-state batteries can help by offering a cleaner and more efficient energy storage solution. Toyota’s building a plant in the U.S.