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Toyota's 7-Foot Robot Learns Basketball Using AI
InnovationApr 23

Toyota's 7-Foot Robot Learns Basketball Using AI

A car company just showed the world a robot that taught itself to shoot hoops, and the technology behind those free throws could change how machines help humans in everyday life. More than 8,000 fans watched Toyota's CUE7 sink baskets at a professional arena in Tokyo.

Fox News Tech3 min read
Toyota Joins Volvo & Daimler for Hydrogen Truck Future
VideosApr 1

Toyota Joins Volvo & Daimler for Hydrogen Truck Future

Three automotive giants are teaming up to accelerate fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks, combining decades of expertise to make hydrogen-powered transport a reality. Toyota is joining Volvo and Daimler Truck as equal partners in cellcentric, a company dedicated to building cleaner commercial vehicles.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Toyota Hybrids Hit Record 5M Sales Despite Headwinds
Daily MixAug 4

Toyota Hybrids Hit Record 5M Sales Despite Headwinds

The world's largest automaker is bouncing back with record hybrid sales and an improved outlook, even as it navigates supply chain challenges and fierce competition. Toyota's resilience shows how betting on practical green technology is paying off.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Toyota's Prius Pioneer Hiroshi Okuda Dies at 93
VideosAug 16

Toyota's Prius Pioneer Hiroshi Okuda Dies at 93

The visionary who forced Toyota to build the Prius in just one year passed away in August, leaving behind a legacy that changed how the world drives. His impossible deadline created the technology now powering millions of cleaner cars.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Toyota Highlander Goes Electric with 320-Mile Range
InnovationFeb 11

Toyota Highlander Goes Electric with 320-Mile Range

America's favorite family SUV just got a battery-powered makeover that could change how we think about electric vehicles. The 2027 Toyota Highlander arrives as the first three-row EV built in America by Toyota, combining familiar reliability with cutting-edge clean technology.

Google News - Business2 min read
Toyota Opens $11.5B Brazil Biofuels Lab in Sorocaba
Planet WinsFeb 4

Toyota Opens $11.5B Brazil Biofuels Lab in Sorocaba

Toyota is building a renewable fuels research center in Sorocaba, Brazil, with 40 engineers dedicated to developing flex-fuel, ethanol, and biomethane technologies. The lab is part of an $11.5 billion investment package to make cleaner transportation a reality.

Google News - Brazil Innovation3 min read
Toyota's Woven City Tests Future of Smart Transportation
InnovationJun 26

Toyota's Woven City Tests Future of Smart Transportation

In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Toyota is building a real city where residents live alongside autonomous vehicles and robots, testing tomorrow's technology today. The ambitious Woven City opened last fall with 50 households already calling this living laboratory home.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
Boy Walks with Robotic Exoskeleton After Toyota-Backed Hub
SolutionsFeb 3

Boy Walks with Robotic Exoskeleton After Toyota-Backed Hub

A Canadian boy born unable to walk is now taking steps thanks to a robotic exoskeleton developed through Toyota's Mobility Unlimited Hub. The breakthrough device has transformed not just Mitchell's mobility, but his entire family's wellbeing.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Toyota Partners With Treehouse to Simplify EV Home Charging
InnovationFeb 25

Toyota Partners With Treehouse to Simplify EV Home Charging

Toyota just made getting an at-home EV charger as simple as snapping a few photos. The automaker partnered with Treehouse to handle everything from permits to installation for its growing electric vehicle lineup.

Electrek2 min read
Toyota's $22K Luxury EV Gets 3,100 Orders in One Hour
InnovationMar 31

Toyota's $22K Luxury EV Gets 3,100 Orders in One Hour

Toyota's new flagship electric sedan in China attracted over 3,000 buyers within 60 minutes of launch, priced at just $22,000. The tech-packed bZ7 shows how affordable luxury EVs are reshaping what drivers expect from electric vehicles.

Electrek2 min read
Toyota's $21K EV Gets 3,000 Orders in First Hour
InnovationApr 7

Toyota's $21K EV Gets 3,000 Orders in First Hour

Toyota's new flagship electric sedan is proving that affordable luxury EVs can spark serious excitement. The bZ7 racked up over 3,000 orders in just 60 minutes after launching in China.

New Atlas2 min read
Toyota Opens $11.5B Biofuels Lab in Brazil
Planet WinsFeb 5

Toyota Opens $11.5B Biofuels Lab in Brazil

Toyota is launching a cutting-edge biofuels research center in Sorocaba, Brazil, with 40 engineers dedicated to ethanol, biomethane, and flex-fuel innovation. The lab is part of an $11.5 billion investment positioning Brazil as a global leader in renewable automotive technology.

Google News - Brazil Innovation3 min read
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InnovationApr 21

Toyota's $21K EV Sells 3,100 Units in First Hour

Toyota just proved that affordable electric cars aren't just wanted—they're desperately needed. Their new budget-friendly EV flew off the shelves faster than concert tickets, showing the future of clean transportation is finally within reach for everyday families.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Toyota Takes Liquid Hydrogen Racing Car to Le Mans
InnovationJun 5

Toyota Takes Liquid Hydrogen Racing Car to Le Mans

Toyota will unveil its groundbreaking liquid hydrogen race car at France's legendary Le Mans circuit next week, marking a major leap forward for clean fuel in motorsports. The hydrogen momentum keeps building worldwide, from China's new storage breakthrough to Poland's seventh refueling station.

PV Magazine2 min read
Toyota Built a Fake American Dining Room to Win Over the US
SolutionsApr 7

Toyota Built a Fake American Dining Room to Win Over the US

In 1986, Toyota shipped an entire American dining room to Japan to teach executives something crucial about U.S. customers. The lesson they learned transformed Toyota into the world's biggest carmaker.

Fast Company2 min read
Toyota Robots Learn Factory Jobs on Real Production Lines
InnovationFeb 6

Toyota Robots Learn Factory Jobs on Real Production Lines

Toyota is training the next generation of autonomous robots by letting them learn on real factory floors, marking a major step toward smarter manufacturing. The robots are mastering tasks like sorting crates on conveyor belts through hands-on experience.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
UK Invests £62M to Boost Homegrown Space Technology
Planet WinsJul 23

UK Invests £62M to Boost Homegrown Space Technology

Britain is pouring £62 million into developing its own satellite technology, helping businesses and researchers build better internet connections for remote areas and strengthen the country's space industry. The funding will support everything from startup ideas to major commercial projects, creating jobs and reducing reliance on foreign space infrastructure.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
Toyota's $15K Electric SUV Hits Success in China
SolutionsMar 18

Toyota's $15K Electric SUV Hits Success in China

Toyota's affordable electric SUV is winning in China by partnering locally, selling 80,000 vehicles in its first year. The shift shows how collaboration is helping traditional automakers compete in the electric vehicle revolution.

Electrek2 min read
Toyota Expands EVs While Other Automakers Pull Back
InnovationMar 25

Toyota Expands EVs While Other Automakers Pull Back

While competitors scale back electric vehicle production, Toyota is charging ahead with seven battery-powered models launching by 2027. The world's largest automaker says it's simply following customer demand with a strategy that once made it the target of criticism.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Toyota Tests Hydrogen to Power Auto Parts Delivery Trucks
InnovationSep 4

Toyota Tests Hydrogen to Power Auto Parts Delivery Trucks

Toyota is exploring hydrogen fuel for its delivery trucks and factories, shifting toward practical commercial uses after hydrogen struggled in passenger cars. The automaker could extend the clean fuel across its entire supply chain.

Japan Times2 min read

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