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Toyota Combines ‘Autonomous’ with ‘Mobility-as-a-Service’ in Sienna Autono-MaaS

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The company started delivery of the completed FMVSS-compliant vehicles to customers Aurora Innovation and May Mobility from the fall of 2021. The resulting vehicle is called the Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS, or S-AM.

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Toyota to increase Highlander output, including hybrid and exports, in Indiana

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Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Ind. The project is expected to create approximately 400 new jobs at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Inc. TMMI currently employs 4,800 and builds the Highlander, Sequoia full-size SUV and Sienna minivan.

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Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US production

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Toyota announced on Thursday that it plans to build a new three-row battery-electric SUV in Princeton, Indiana, with a corresponding $1.4 The company emphasizes that this announcement comes in addition to the recent $1.3 According to Toyota, the Indiana EV announcement itself adds up to “340 new, sustainable U.S.

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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and Duke Energy last week announced a 10-year commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles. 2010, when both companies will begin tracking their commitment. Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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However, the document not only provides a detailed look at the finances of the company, it also provides a quick recap of recent technology developments and some insight into the company’s immediate research priorities. Details of the offering—i.e., number of shares and price range—are yet to be determined.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants. FutureFuel Chemical Company. Ford Motor Company. Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Ford Motor Company. $30. State of Indiana West Lafayette, IN. Zachary, LA.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready. No announced plans.

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