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A Serving of Manufacturing Know-How Helps Those in Need
Buffalo, W.Va. (Dec. 21, 2016) – Feed more people in need more efficiently.
That was the goal for team members from Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV), who recently shared manufacturing and process best practices with the Facing Hunger Food Bank in Huntington, W.Va. And thanks to the collaborative effort, the food bank is now set to operate more efficiently.
Toyota Research Institute Brings Prius Challenge to Silicon Valley Community
Palo Alto, Calif., Dec. 16, 2016 -- Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced today that Toyota is bringing the Prius Challenge to the Sonoma Raceway for the third iteration of its ongoing Onramp series, an innovation event designed to engage the startup and tech community. This year’s event, to be held on March 3, 2017, will be hosted by Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and will feature a team competition where participants optimize their driving based on data and simulation from a connected Toyota Prius.
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CAR Study Shows Toyota’s Substantial Impact to U.S. Economy
ERLANGER, Ky. (December 15, 2016) - Hundreds of thousands of jobs. Billions of dollars in payroll. That is just part of the impact Toyota has on the U.S. economy. A new study released today by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) estimates the employment and economic contribution of Toyota Motor North America’s operations and activities to the United States economy. CAR’s analysis found that Toyota has a total employment impact of 470,100 jobs, $32.3 billion in private non-farm payroll (0.35 percent of total U.S. private compensation) that results in $23.6 billion in net disposable income for individuals. Each Toyota job creates employment for 6.1 others at suppliers or manufacturing support companies.
The complete report is available now on CAR’s website:
http://www.cargroup.org/?module=Publications&event=View&pubID=147
Toyota Aims for Net Positive Impact: 2016 North American Environmental Report Tracks Progress
PLANO, Texas (December 15, 2016) – For Toyota, boldly shaping the future of mobility starts with making a positive impact on the environment in diverse communities across the United States and Canada.
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Toyota User Experience (UX) Seizes the Consumer Electronics Show Stage
TORRANCE, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2016) – Toyota will showcase a new concept vehicle at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada that highlights the critical importance of UX in the development of highly automated vehicles and robots. The vehicle will be featured during Toyota’s press conference on Wednesday, January 4th at 1:00 pm PT at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Read MoreToyota Leads the Industry with the Most IIHS 2017 ‘Top Safety Pick+’ Awards
Plano, Texas, Dec. 8, 2016 — For the third year in a row, Toyota has topped the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) annual list of safety awards. Twelve Toyota and Lexus vehicles won IIHS awards in 2017, with nine receiving its highest award, the TOP SAFETY PICK+, the most of any manufacturer.
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