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ANA and Joby to establish eVTOL ridesharing service in Japan; Toyota joining for ground integration

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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) also joined the partnership, with the intention of exploring opportunities such as ground-based transportation. The integration with ground transportation will also be considered, with Toyota supporting the effort. Joby’s all-electric aircraft performing a flight test near Big Sur, California.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils GR H2 Racing Concept at Le Mans 24 Hours

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At a press conference of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) at Circuit de la Sarthe in western France, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the hydrogen engine vehicle prototype “GR H2 Racing Concept”. Toyota is also racing a liquid hydrogen-fueled version. Earlier post.)

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Toyota sponsors Milken Institute Global Conference, advocates for fuel cell vehicles

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Toyota used the 2014 Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles—which it sponsored, becoming the first automaker to do so—as a platform to argue for fuel cell vehicles and the opportunities they represent. —Chris Hostetter.

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Toyota chairman predicts EVs will only reach 30 percent market share

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Toyota has long been a proponent of a multi-faceted approach to electrification, touting non-battery-electric technologies like hydrogen fuel cells, hybrids and combustion engines. Toyota increases North Carolina battery plant investment by $8 billion What are your thoughts? Engines will surely remain.”

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

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Toyota has had a long history of speaking out against an all-out transition to electric vehicles (EVs), continually pointing to hydrogen technology and continued gas vehicle production as important pieces of the puzzle. So, let us refine engine technology.” Should we not all have enthusiasm for cars as we take on the challenge.”

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Toyota Research Institute “deeply satisfied” with results of $100M collaborative research program with US universities

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Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced the latest results of its collaborative research program with US academic institutions. The last year saw three papers win awards at the Robotics: Science and Systems Conference (RSS). Some project highlights from the research program include: Advanced Robotic Capabilities.

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Toyota and Lexus livestreams during the Japan Mobility Show 2023 will be held on October 25

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On October 25th, Toyota and Lexus will give successive press briefings as part of their participation in the Japan Mobility Show 2023. The Toyota press conference is scheduled for 8:45 JST and the Lexus one will begin at 10:00 JST. Toyota further broadens.

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