Announced on June 13, 2025, the first performance hybrid Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026, marking a key step in Toyota Australia’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
Building on Toyota’s hybrid legacy since October 2001 with the launch of Prius to Australia, th

On April 6, the UK Government announced that the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate would be changed to make it easier for the industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles (EVs).
It will now help the industry to upgrade to make EVs while delivering the manifesto commitment to stop sales of new gasoline and diesel cars by

Despite a stagnation in global LV production, PHEV and EREV production has surged.
Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs), encompassing Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) emerged as the most rapidly expanding segments within the Electrified Vehicle (xEV) market in 2024. De

On January 29, Toyota Europe announced enhancements for the 2025 Prius model.
The vehicle, as a pioneer in electrified mobility, continues to lead with its fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system, delivering a total output of 223 DIN hp. It achieves an all-electric driving range of up to 86 km (WLTP combined) and 110

On January 17, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) presented its products and advanced technologies at Auto Expo - The Motor Show, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 (BMGE 2025). Toyota's pavilion at BMGE 2025 featured four unique zones, each offering a different experience that reflects the company's multi-pathway approach.

On January 14, Amprius Technologies, a leader in next-gen lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, announced a new SiCore cell as part of its expanding SiCore product platform. 
Designed to revolutionize high-performance electric mobility, the SiCore platform utilizes a proprietary silicon anode materia

On January 7, ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), Germany announced that it has conducted ADAC Ecotest 2024, where it has evaluated 84 cars for direct and indirect emissions, including carbon dioxide from electricity generation. Fully electric vehicles dominated the top eight spots, all earning 5 stars.
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Announced on November 5, 2024, Toyota Motor Thailand has launched the updated Toyota Corolla Altis, led by the HEV GR SPORT variant.
The updates for the HEV options (GR Sport and HEV Premium) include a new lithium-ion pack, which replaced the nickel-metal hydride battery (used since the original Prius). Also, capacit

On November 4, Amprius Technologies, Inc., leader in next-gen lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, announced it has shipped SiMaxx A-Sample EV Cells to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC).
Amprius’ own internal testing of the A-Sample EV cell has shown achievement of a specific

Despite significant fluctuations in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales, particularly in the Chinese and European markets, Japan’s BEV market has been stable without experiencing sharp increases or declines in BEV sales in recent years.
In 2023, Passenger Car BEV sales in Japan increased by 50% to 89k units, account

On September 23, Amprius Technologies, a leader in next-gen lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, announced it has received two contracts to supply 40 Ah high-performance cells for light electric vehicle (LEV) applications. 
The contracts total exceeds USD 20 million, and Amprius expects to begin shi

On September 16, Toyota Argentina announced surpassing 30,000 hybrid vehicle sales since 2009, when the Toyota Prius was introduced in the country.
Only in 2024, Toyota has sold nearly 7,500 hybrids, representing 78% of the electrified vehicle market in Argentina. The best-selling hybrid model is the Corolla Cross Hy

Amprius Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, announced that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with an unnamed Fortune Global 500 technology OEM.
Under the LOI, Ampirus will develop high-energy cylindrical battery cells based on its SiCore anode chemistry, featuring a capacity

On July 31, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the company has been under on-site investigation and confirmation by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) since the announcement regarding model certification applications on June 3. As a result, in addition to the cases reported on Jun

Announced on July 17, 2024, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) presented its electrified vehicles (xEV) models including the concept cars at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024.
At its booth, Toyota also showcased the PHEV version of the all-new Prius, along with the Toyota FT-3e BEV concept car, the