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Toyota to invest Rs 4,800 crore to make electric vehicle parts in India

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The Japanese carmaker signed an agreement with Karnataka and expects the investment to generate around 3,500 new jobs in the country. The rest will come from Toyota Industries Engine India. By 2040, 53% of new automobile sales in India will be electric, compared with 77% in China, according to BloombergNEF.-

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Toyota’s compact SUV gamble with the Taisor | Autocar Professional

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Despite the dynamic nature of India’s car market, Toyota has managed to orchestrate a remarkable turnaround; the automaker has emerged as a formidable contender after remaining a niche player for years, with their market share hovering a little over 2%. This is very close to the tag of Maruti Fronx, which starts at Rs 7.51

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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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Toyota’s targeted cost reductions in fuel cell vehicles. Source: Toyota. In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015.

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Toyota achieves Carbon Trust Standard

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Japanese car maker Toyota has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard, for its success in reducing emissions from its UK business operations. Tags: Toyota award carbon emissions Carbon Trust.

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Toyota solar power plans begin to shine

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Reports have once again emerged that Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is to develop a car that will be charged solely by solar power. At its factory in Japan, Toyota has already been using rooftop solar panels to produce enough electricity to power 500 homes. That is expected to heighten Toyota’s strength in producing solar cars.

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Toyota promises ‘cleaner cars from greener showrooms’

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Toyota is launching a new plan to ensure that its cars aren’t the only things which are as green as possible. The Japanese carmaker has issued a new 8-step environmental strategy to help save energy and reduce emissions across its retail network too, so that you can buy a green car from a green centre. [.].

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Toyota lays plans for plug-in vehicle trial

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Of all those awarded funding from the Technology Strategy Board’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition, perhaps it comes as less of a surprise to Toyota and its partner EDF Energy. Mayor of London Boris Johnson also sees Toyota as playing a key role in the trials.

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