Three Sustainable Concepts
Aiming to help build a sustainable society in the future, Toyota works in the three areas of research and development, manufacturing and social contribution.
The Hybrid System - The Key to Sustainable Mobility
It has been 12 years since Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, was launched. As of the end of August 2009, over 2 million Toyota hybrids have sold globally.
Toyota has contributed to reductions of CO2 emissions by an approximate total of 11 million tons to date. In the belief that only with prevalence can eco-friendly cars including hybrids contribute to the environment, Toyota targets annual hybrid car sales of 1 million units sometime during the early 2010s. Towards that end, Toyota will launch as many as 10 new hybrid models by the early 2010s, in various global markets.
Plug-in Hybrids will Accelerate the Move toward Real Market Penetration of Electric Mobility
How do we face the evermore-serious problems of dwindling resources, environmental damage, global warming and finite fossil fuels? At Toyota, we think one answer is the early market penetration of cars that use electricity, placing much less burden on the environment. The starting point could well be the plug-in hybrid (PHV), which combines the advantages of an electric vehicle (EV) with those of a hybrid vehicle (HV). Based on our hybrid technology-proven over the years-PHVs feature increased battery capacity by using lithium ion batteries that can be charged using household current. A PHV can operate as an EV for commuting, shopping and other short-range driving, and as a HV for longer trips. With a PHV, use is not constrained by remaining battery power or availability of battery-charging infrastructure. "An EV-backed up by its own on-board hybrid system-that can be used without worry." That's what we aimed to develop with our PHV.
The Lexus LFA
LFA is a two-seat supercar scheduled to go into production at the end of 2010 as the pinnacle of the Lexus "F" premium sports car series. Ultra-responsive and extremely stable even when taken to the edge, the LFA creates a sense of reassurance that opens up a new world of driving emotion, exhilarating the senses to move the driver in more ways than one. The LFA combines high output, superb chassis design and meticulous aerodynamics to achieve instantaneous total-vehicle response characterized by high-rev, seamless acceleration echoed by a self-defining resonance from its 4.8-liter V10. Only 500 units of the LFA are to be produced and sold worldwide.
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FOP2022-02-08
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The FISITA Mapping Technology Cluster issues its first paper on ‘Optimizing Traffic Flows in Smart Cities’, in English and Japanese version.
For the first time in FISITA’s history we are very pleased to offer technical content to our membership community in different languages!
This Paper includes some fascinating insights into the challenges and opportunities around optimizing traffic flow in Smart Cities and the role that maps play, from a group of technologists comprising vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers, participating in the FISITA Mapping Technology Cluster in Japan.
This Paper summarises the results of the discussion which looked at the following:
Picture of traffic flow controls in Smart Cities
Technical requirements for achievement
Long-term issues and directions
Contributors: Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd., AISIN Corporation (AISIN AW Corporation until March 31, 2021), DENSO Corporation, Toshiba Group, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Zenrin Co., Ltd.
背景
FISITA Corporate Membershipの代表者で構成されるFISITA Industry Committeeは、今後自動車産業にとって重要となる技術領域を確認した。（これらの領域を右に示す）この領域においての知識の共有や議論は、今後の自動車産業にとって主流となる新たな解決策の採用を、浮き彫りにすると共に促進させることに役立つと期待される。
FISITAはこれらの技術領域に関して、専門のTechnology Clusterを創設した。ここでは独自の活動範囲や議論の頻度、目標とする成果物を定めて活動している。昨年日本においてMappingのTechnology Clusterが設立され、FISITAのInternational Connected Community の利益となるべく、Zenrinとトヨタの主導のもとグループメンバーが技術的知識の共有を生み出すために共同して活動を行った。
Autonomous Hardware and Software
Battery
Connectivity and 5G
Energy Infrastructure
Road Infrastructure
Insurance
Integration with Cities
Mapping
Model Based Development
Security and Risk
Shared Mobility
FISITA Output Paper
Downloads
FOP2022-02-07
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The FISITA Mapping Technology Cluster issues its first paper on ‘Optimizing Traffic Flows in Smart Cities’, in English and Japanese version.
For the first time in FISITA’s history we are very pleased to offer technical content to our membership community in different languages!
This Paper includes some fascinating insights into the challenges and opportunities around optimizing traffic flow in Smart Cities and the role that maps play, from a group of technologists comprising vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers, participating in the FISITA Mapping Technology Cluster in Japan.
This Paper summarises the results of the discussion which looked at the following:
Picture of traffic flow controls in Smart Cities
Technical requirements for achievement
Long-term issues and directions
Contributors: Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd., AISIN Corporation (AISIN AW Corporation until March 31, 2021), DENSO Corporation, Toshiba Group, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Zenrin Co., Ltd.
Background
The FISITA Industry Committee, consisting of senior representatives from the FISITA Corporate Membership, have identified key technology areas (see right for some of these areas) in which knowledge sharing and discussion can help highlight and potentially accelerate the adoption of new solutions by the mainstream automotive industry.
FISITA is creating dedicated Technology Clusters around each of these areas that determine their own scope, meeting cadence and target deliverables. Last year, the Mapping Technology Cluster was created in Japan, and the group have been working together, under the leadership of Toyota and Zenrin to produce this technical knowledge share, for the benefit of the international connected community of FISITA.
Autonomous Hardware and Software
Battery
Connectivity and 5G
Energy Infrastructure
Road Infrastructure
Insurance
Integration with Cities
Mapping
Model Based Development
Security and Risk
Shared Mobility
FISITA Output Paper
Downloads
FOP2022-02-06
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The FISITA Insurance Cluster issues its first Paper on ‘The role of insurance in the adoption of Autonomous Vehicles, EVs and FCVs’, in English and Japanese version.
For the first time in FISITA’s history we are very pleased to offer technical content to our membership community in different languages!
This Paper includes some fascinating insights into the challenges and opportunities around the role of insurance in AVs, EVs and FCVs, from a group of technologists comprising vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers, participating in the FISITA Insurance cluster in Japan.
This Paper summarises the results of the discussion which looked at the following:
How to position insurance ahead of the broad adoption of AVs, EVs and FCVs
The role of non-life insurance
Insurance products and services when MaaS achieves broad adoption
Contributors: AISIN Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, KDDI Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation
背景
FISITA Corporate Membershipの代表者で構成されるFISITA Industry Committeeは、今後自動車産業にとって重要となる技術領域を確認した。（これらの領域を右に示す）この領域においての知識の共有や議論は、今後の自動車産業にとって主流となる新たな解決策の採用を、浮き彫りにすると共に促進させることに役立つと期待される。
FISITAはこれらの技術領域に関して、専門のTechnology Clusterを創設した。ここでは独自の活動範囲や議論の頻度、目標とする成果物を定めて活動している。昨年日本においてInsuranceのTechnology Clusterが設立され、FISITAのInternational Connected Community の利益となるべく、あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険とトヨタの主導のもとグループメンバーが技術的知識の共有を生み出すために共同して活動を行った。
Autonomous Hardware and Software
Battery
Connectivity and 5G
Energy Infrastructure
Road Infrastructure
Insurance
Integration with Cities
Mapping
Model Based Development
Security and Risk
Shared Mobility
FISITA Output Paper
Downloads
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