Toyota Auto Body, Kariya Plant Super-compact electric vehicle "Coms", Assisted-mobility vehicles "Welcab" Toyota Auto Body's vehicle plant - Site area: 99,100 square meters Toyota Auto Body expands load capacity of ultra-compact EV "Coms" to be released in April Toyota Auto Body presented the two-seater T-COM micro electric vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show. T-COM will take part in the Ha:mo project for the city traffic system in the City o...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. Japan Munehiro Hosonuma (President and CEO) -A major glass manufacturer for the automotive industry, delivering automotive glass to major OEMs around the world. -The Company’s business is comprised of the following three business areas: construction-industry-glass, automotive-industry glass, and high-performance glass. -Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (As of Mar. 31, 2024) Name or Co...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/09/09

iCAR officially launches iCAR 03 SUV On February 28, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, officially launched the iCAR 03, its first hardcore compact battery electric SUV. The vehicle is available in six 2WD and 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 169,800. The iCAR 03 features the i-BOX design language and measures 4,406mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,715mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,715mm. The 2WD variants are equipped with a single rear...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/06

iCAR starts accepting pre-orders for iCAR 03 electric SUV On December 18, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, held an event in Wuhu, Anhui, where the iCAR 03 became globally available for pre-order. Positioned as a hardcore compact battery electric SUV, the vehicle is available in six variants with 2WD and 4WD layouts. Pre-order prices range from CNY 129,800 to CNY 185,800. The iCAR 03 features the i-BOX design language and is equipped with i-shaped digital...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/19

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

Toyota launches all-new C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan On December 25, 2020, Toyota Motor Corporation announced a limited launch of the "C+pod" ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV), from December 25, to corporate users, local governments and other organizations that have been exploring new options to drive the popularization of BEVs. The new C+pod is an environmentally-friendly two-seater BEV designed as a mobility...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/25

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 to show Ultra-compact BEV at Tokyo Motor Show "FUTURE EXPO" On October 17, 2019, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will display its new, production-ready Ultra-compact BEV (battery electric vehicle) at the FUTURE EXPO special exhibition of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show ahead of the vehicle's planned commercial launch in Japan in 2020. The Ultra-compact BEV is specifically designed to meet the daily mobility needs of customers who make...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/17

WILLER to offer fixed-price MaaS service The first subscription (fixed-price) Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is about to be realized in Japan by WILLER, Inc. (WILLER), a major highway bus operator in Osaka. The company aims to establish a unified payment system for multiple traffic means, offer a service at a fixed price, and invigorate regional mobility. At the company’s event for the promotion of MaaS held on July 19, President and CEO Shigetak...

News  Updated at: 2019/07/30

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

Toyota to begin second phase of i-ROAD verification project Toyota Motor Corporation announced on September 16 that to encourage the practical use of Toyota's i-Road ultra-compact electric vehicle (EV), it will verify the needs of businesses related to personal mobility in Tokyo from September 17 until the end of March 2017. This is the second phase of validation verification project in which Toyota will provide the i-Road to consumers to have th...

News  Updated at: 2016/09/20

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

Toyota to begin field trials of i-Road two-seater ultra-compact EV in Tokyo on November 21 Toyota Motor Corporation will begin field trials of a newly-developed two-seater version of the i-Road, its short-range ultra-compact electric vehicle (EV). The trials will start on November 21, 2015 in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. Some aspects of the single-seater i-Road were modified to make two-occupant use viable. The trials will be conducted as a part of the ...

News  Updated at: 2015/11/24

Toyota to launch consumer test-drive of i-Road three-wheeler EV; inviting companies for parking and charging network Toyota Motor Corporation will launch consumer test-drive project to commercialize the i-Road ultra-compact three-wheeler electric vehicle in Tokyo. Toyota will provide 10 i-Road vehicles to a total of 100 participants—from ordinary members of the public to experts—for roughly a month each. Overall, the project will run for appr...

News  Updated at: 2015/05/08

Toyota’s i-Road three-wheel EV to be made available at car-sharing stations in Tokyo Toyota Motor Corporation will soon begin a verification project for the i-Road ultra-compact electric vehicle in the urban central area of Tokyo. The i-Road is a three-wheel personal mobility that has two wheels on the front and a single wheel on the back. The vehicle, which has not entered the market yet, will be made available at vehicle-sharing stations to c...

News  Updated at: 2014/10/20

Toyota joins Electric Car-Sharing Scheme with 70 EVs Toyota announced on June 28 that it will join 'Citélib by Ha:mo', an innovative 100% electric car-sharing scheme in Grenoble, France.Connected to the public transport system’s IT infrastructure, this new car-sharing scheme will complement Citélib, the current car-sharing service of Grenoble, by allowing users to pick up one of the small EVs at one location and drop it off at another. The pr...

News  Updated at: 2014/07/01

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