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Mobility Unlimited Challenge Winner Receives $1M for Ultra-lightweight Intelligent Wheelchair
LONDON (December 17, 2020) -- The winner of the three-year Mobility Unlimited Challenge has now been announced with Phoenix Instinct from the UK receiving $1 million to further develop their intelligent ultra-light carbon fiber wheelchair, bring it to market, and ultimately, transform millions of lives in the disability community for the greater good.
Read MoreToyota Introduces Second-Generation Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle as Design and Technology Flagship Sedan
NEWPORT COAST, Calif. (December 16, 2020) – Beauty, technology and a hint of the future come together in Toyota’s new flagship sedan, the all-new 2021 Mirai. The 2016-2020 Mirai was the first production fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) offered for sale to retail customers in North America. Now, for 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury FCEV with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.
Read MoreEvery Step Counts – Toyota Releases its 2020 North American Environmental Report
PLANO, Texas (December 15, 2020) – Toyota endeavors to help address major environmental issues facing the global community, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource depletion and habitat loss. To minimize environmental impact across its business and maximize positive outcomes, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has focused its 2020 environmental sustainability efforts on five key areas –carbon, water, materials, biodiversity and outreach.
Read MoreBevy of Toyota Hybrids + Fuel Cell Get Autotrader’s Stamp of Approval
PLANO, Texas (December 10, 2020) – Toyota Hybrids and the fuel cell Toyota Mirai received praise as part of Autotrader’s Best New Automotive Technology for 2021. Announced this week, the Autotrader list, which is designed to help car buyers navigate the breakthrough technology in vehicles, highlighted the major influence and strong leadership Toyota Hybrids and electrified vehicles have had in the automotive industry.
Read MoreToyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes
PLANO, Texas (December 10, 2020) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announces executive changes to its operations, effective January 4, 2021.
Read MoreToyota Moves Closer to Production with Next Generation Fuel Cell Electric Technology for Zero-Emissions Heavy Duty Trucks
PLANO, Texas (December 10, 2020) – Toyota’s next generation fuel cell electric technology is now powering a new set of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Using the same fuel cell system as the all-new 2021 Mirai sedan that goes on sale this month, the engineers at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development have developed a set of production-intent prototype trucks that are being prepared to run drayage routes at the ports of L.A. and Long Beach to validate their performance, efficiency and drivability.
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