Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation paying off right now
Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»
More efficient bioethanol production might be possible using persimmon tannin to help yeast thrive
While ethanol in alcoholic beverages impairs drinkers' motor functions, it is that same substance that can power motor vehicles in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. What is necessary for the production of ethanol is yeast, but ethanol is among the.....»»
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Curiosity Stream has it all when it comes to documentaries. Now, you can have it all, for life, by paying once......»»
Hybrids replace EVs on industry"s center stage
Consumer preferences shift to hybrids and plug-in hybrids as interest in fully electric vehicles cools......»»
Guest commentary: Let"s stick to the science when talking about hybrids, emissions reduction
When Toyota or any other car company claims that hybrid drivetrains can reduce emissions further and faster than EVs, we know that's objectively untrue......»»
Column: Toyota spent a bunch to build batteries. It could have spent more to make its own electricity
Toyota is spending $13.9 billion to build EV batteries in rural N.C. It should have spent more to add on-site solar, wind generation from the get-go......»»
Want to be an influencer? Our research shows what you need to know first
You're hard at work, lying in a hammock, composing the perfect selfie on the beach. The turquoise sea sets off the idyllic sunset, and just visible though the fronds of a palm tree is the logo of the hotel which is paying you to promote it to your mi.....»»
Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt returns to robotics realm
General Motor self-driving subsidiary Cruise detailed its comeback efforts Monday. Next up: the company's former CEO is raising the curtain on his own plans......»»
Honda OK to reject store acquisition by poor-performing dealership, court rules
For the third time, a Honda dealership with one of the lowest retail sales effectiveness scores in Ohio has lost a bid to require American Honda Motor Co. to approve its acquisition of another store......»»
Research shows that "softer" proteins can cross into the nucleus quicker
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and King's College London have discovered that how soft or rigid proteins are in certain regions can dictate how fast or slow they enter the nucleus......»»
Toyota’s largest-ever investment charging up in rural North Carolina
Toyota's largest-ever investment in N.A. manufacturing is taking shape in rural N.C.; will ultimately provide batteries for locally built EVs, hybrids and PHEVs......»»
Amazon"s robotaxi unit Zoox being probed by NHTSA after 2 crashes
NHTSA said it received two complaints alleging a Toyota Highlander equipped with Zoox autonomous driving technology braked suddenly and collided with motorcycles. Both collisions occurred during daytime conditions and resulted in minor injuries, NHTS.....»»
Subaru to team with Toyota on 3 new EV crossovers through 2026; net income soars
Subaru says it will lean on Toyota for next three all-electric crossovers and shift production of the best-selling Forester, including a new hybrid version, to the U.S. Meanwhile, annual net income nearly doubled to 385.1 billion yen ($2.55 billion)......»»
NHTSA probes Amazon-owned Zoox for unexpected braking in AV software leading to crashes
NHTSA said it received two complaints alleging a Toyota Highlander equipped with Zoox autonomous driving technology braked suddenly and collided with motorcycles. Both collisions occurred during daytime conditions and resulted in minor injuries, NHTS.....»»
Subaru to team with Toyota on 3 new EV crossovers through 2026
Subaru says it will lean on Toyota for next three all-electric crossovers and shift production of the best-selling Forester, including a new hybrid version, to the U.S......»»
Toyota"s massive $13.9B battery complex prepping to start production next year to power hybrids, EVs
Toyota's largest-ever investment in N.A. manufacturing is taking shape in rural N.C.; will ultimately provide batteries for locally built EVs, hybrids and PHEVs......»»
Toyota dealer adds $2 million satellite for new battery plant workers
Toyota of Greensboro will open a new $2 million delivery and service center exclusively for 5,100 new employees of automaker's new N.C. battery plant......»»
Automakers hedge their bets with plug-in hybrids as EV sales slow
Originally regarded as stopgap solutions, hybrids are in it for the long haul. Enlarge (credit: Honda) Global carmakers are stepping up their investment in hybrid technologies as consumers’ growing wariness over fully.....»»
Studio: Takedown notice for 15-year-old fan-made Hunt for Gollum was a mistake
The Hunt for Gollum fan film racked up more than 13 million views on YouTube. Enlarge / WETA "Gollum" figure at Arclight at the opening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." (credit: Barry King / Contributor | Wire.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Earnings from Rivian, Toyota and Nissan; GM"s fleet strategy
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Column: Why does Wall St. value Tesla 40% higher than Toyota?
Both face headwinds, but Toyota earned twice as much as Tesla in the most recent fiscal year......»»