Toyota Motor's President, Koji Sato, has reaffirmed the company's commitment to an extensive electrification strategy as a key step towards reducing carbon emissions. In a recent interview, Mr. Sato outlined Toyota 's multifaceted approach to decarbonization, which encompasses both electric and hybrid vehicles. Mr. Sato emphasized Toyota 's dedication to advancing electric and fuel cell vehicles, particularly those powered by hydrogen. He highlighted the forthcoming equilibrium between two main avenues: electricity and hydrogen. Mr. Sato firmly believes that electric vehicles have the potential to revolutionize the driving experience, making cars more captivating. He emphasized Toyota 's aspiration to engineer EVs that resonate with the craftsmanship ethos. Addressing hydrogen-powered vehicles, Mr. Sato outlined Toyota 's plan to prioritize commercial vehicles in this realm. He expressed the company's intention to stimulate hydrogen consumption, ultimat...

Honda Motor Co. is preparing to introduce its first electric motorcycle for individual customers, marking a significant milestone for the company. The EM1 e: model, designed with a focus on commuting and shopping, is scheduled to go on sale on August 24th, as announced by Honda on May 19th. This will be the first time Honda makes an electric motorcycle available in the domestic market. The EM1 e: will fall under the same category as 50cc motorcycles under the Road Traffic Law. When fully charged, the vehicle can travel up to 53 kilometers, providing a practical range for short-distance trips. Charging the motorcycle is a convenient process, as power can be supplied through a regular electrical socket at home. The EM1 e: features a removable battery that can be charged using a dedicated charger. It takes approximately six hours to fully charge one exhausted battery.   Honda expects to sell approximately 3,000 units of the EM1 e: annually. The motorcycle will be priced at 299,2...

Toyota Motor Corp. announced on Wednesday its plans to commence the production of electric vehicles (EVs) at its factory in Kentucky, USA, starting in 2025. As part of this initiative, the company will invest an additional $2.1 billion in battery production. The Kentucky plant will serve as Toyota's first EV production facility in the United States, the world's largest economy, and will focus on manufacturing three-row electric sport utility vehicles. In conjunction with this development, Toyota will bolster production capacity at a new battery factory currently under construction in North Carolina. The North Carolina facility is slated to begin producing batteries for both hybrid cars and EVs from 2025. With the latest investment, Toyota's total funding for the North Carolina factory will amount to $5.9 billion.   This announcement aligns with the increased emphasis by the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on global automakers to manufacture all-electric veh...

A historic event took place at the Fuji International Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Sunday, as a hydrogen-powered Toyota Corolla participated in a 24-hour endurance race. This marked the first time that a car running on liquid hydrogen had ever competed in a race anywhere in the world. Toyota Motor Corp., the renowned automaker, sees racing as an opportunity to push the limits of their technology and identify any issues that may arise in real-world conditions, beyond the controlled environment of the research stage. The company aims to accelerate the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles for commercial sales.   One of the key advantages of vehicles with hydrogen-powered engines is their significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Toyota had previously entered races using Corollas equipped with engines fueled by hydrogen gas since May 2021. However, by switching to liquid hydrogen fuel, the energy density in the same volume of the fuel tank doubles, resulti...