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Toyota commissions Yamaha to develop hydrogen-fueled 5.0L V8; follow-on from Nov 2021 announcement

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Toyota Motor Corporation has commissioned Yamaha Motor to develop a 5.0-liter In Japan, Toyota and other automotive-related companies are about to begin a collaborative effort to expand the range of fuel options for internal combustion engines. liter V8 engine for automobiles that is fueled entirely by hydrogen. Earlier post.).

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MHI achieves 4,000-hour continuous operation of pressurized SOFC-MGT hybrid power system; joint development with Toyota

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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).

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Kyocera, Osaka Gas, Aisin, Chofu and Toyota Motor complete co-development of SOFC residential co-gen system; on sale in April

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and Toyota Motor Corporation have completed co-development of a residential-use solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) co-generation system, the ENE-FARM Type S. The hot-water storage tank stores heat exhausted from the power generator as hot-water. A back-up boiler supplies hot-water and heating in case the hot-water storage tank is empty.

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2024 Toyota Tacoma targets for everybody, Trailhunter joins lineup

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Toyota has been quietly finding out the mid-size truck pageant and making ready a immense offensive. On Tuesday, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma debuted with a dizzying array of configurations no longer perceptible within the mid-size pickup branch. 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Recreation Toyota Tacoma engines The tried-and-true 3.5-liter

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Toyota to make “Connected Vehicles” its new standard in Japan; redesigned Crown and Corolla Sport as 1st-generation Connected Cars

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The future of just-in-time vehicle services and support has arrived in Japan in the form of two well-known Toyota vehicles—the Crown, the volume nameplate’s flagship passenger vehicle—and the Corolla Sport—the all-new hatchback version of the Corolla—launched just this year. Services based on vehicle data.

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Toyota, Hino and Showa Shell to Test FT Diesel and Renewable Diesel Blend in Hybrid Transit Bus

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Hino Motors Ltd. FTD can significantly contribute to cleaner exhaust, with previous results under the NTSEL project demonstrating 50% less particulate matter, 20% less HC and 20% less CO in exhaust gas emissions compared to conventional diesel. Hino) and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.

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Toyota introduces facelifted Auris; revamped powertrains including new Otto/Atkinson 1.2L gasoline engine

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota introduced the facelifted Auris. With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. New Toyota Auris Hybrid on display at Geneva. 2015 Toyota 1.2T

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