Toyota's EV strategy: “Toyota bZ4X" and "Lexus LF-Z Electrified" announced Toyota to introduce 15 EV models globally by 2025, and launch at least 10 Lexus electrified models Summary Global deployment of EVs based on the e-TNGA platform New "Toyota bZ” EV series announced at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show Lexus’ electrification strategy: The launch of at least 10 Lexus electrified models by 2025, and the world premiere of the "LF-Z Electrifie...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/04/28

Tokyo Motor Show 2019: Toyota Exhibits an Array of EVs, FCVs, and Mobility Solutions Ultra-compact EVs, next-gen Mirai, LQ, e-Palette, Gran Ace, new Yaris, Lexus LF-30, etc. Summary Toyota: Hosting a “mobility theme park” at its main booth Autono-MaaS-specific EV “e-Palette (Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Spec)” Introduction of Ultra-Compact BEVs and Walking Area EVs Announcement of the LQ, which realizes the emotional bond bet...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/11/14

Toyota: Electrified vehicle plan pulled ahead 5 years to 5.5 million units by 2025 Plans to start with ultra-compact EV in Japan and six EV variations globally Summary Electrified vehicle plan pulled ahead 5 years, aiming to sell 5.5 million units by 2025 Full-fledged rollout of EVs from 2020, ultra-compact EVs in Japan, and the introduction of six EV variations globally System for developing EVs: EV CA Spirit Corporation and Toyota ZEV Factory D...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/07/03

Indian Auto Expo 2018: Exhibitions from Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, and Toyota Major OEMs show new SUVs and EV variants for Indian market Summary Maruti Suzuki displays concept with new design language Kia Motors unveils SP Concept Hyundai Motor India displays IONIQ EV Honda Cars India debuts 2nd-generation Amaze Toyota Kirloskar Motor showcases Yaris Auto Expo, which is jointly organized by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/02/16

SAE 2016 World Congress: OEM exhibits Both standard and alternative powertrains featured as a point of emphasis for OEMs Summary Toyota features Prius and Mirai cutaways, shows new engine lineup Hyundai-Kia displays hybrid engines, Ioniq electric model and connectivity technology Ford showcases C-MAX Hybrid model, GT350 and Focus RS engines Honda highlights Civic with engine and cutaway display FCA focuses on hybrid capabilities of new Chrysler P...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/04/28

JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2014: OEM driver assistance systems Nissan Smart Rearview Mirror, Subaru EyeSight, and commercial vehicle powertrain technologies Summary Nissan Smart Rearview Mirror and Subaru EyeSight (ver.3) Mini vehicle technologies for Daihatsu Tanto and Suzuki Hustler Powertrain technologies from four commercial vehicle makers Ultra micro EVs and Yamaha Tricity   This is the second JSAE report that covers exhibits by...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/06/13

EV/FCV/CNGV: Which fuel will redraw energy map of future? Investigation into OEMs'arguments from Tokyo Motor Show Summary Objective: To examine pros and cons of new energy sources Tokyo Motor Show 2013: concept cars' powertrains undergoing great change Worldwide spread of natural gas vehicles Three types of green vehicles - Well to wheel efficiency Pros and cons of three types of green vehicles  The concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 unv...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/01/09

Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Suppliers display safety systems and new lighting Technologies for higher fuel economy, and new seat concepts Summary Powertrains and associated components Technologies and systems for better fuel economy Lightweight and Low-cost Components Seats used on new models and seats based on new concepts New lighting equipment and lighting of the future Safety equipment Summary  The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show was held from November 20...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/12/25

ITS 2013: Toyota & Honda demonstrate autonomous driving (video included) Japanese car makers accelerate development of autonomous driving technology Summary Toyota demonstrates driver assistance system on public highways Honda demonstrates Cooperative Autonomous Driving and Automatic Valet Parking Nissan exhibits a Leaf-based autonomous driving experimental vehicle FHI: Exhibits next-generation EyeSight and autonomous driving roadmap Exhibition b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/11/13

Toyota aggressively adds all-new models to HV lineup The next-generation Prius has significantly improved fuel economy and lowered costs Summary Toyota sold 1.2 million HVs worldwide in 2012 Introducing 18 new HV models from April 2013 to the end of 2015 Adopting new-generation hybrid system starting with next Prius Proactive launch of all-new hybrid models HV/EV production to start in China around 2015 Other automakers' HV plans: Daihatsu, FHI (...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/10/08