Toyota Group

Helbiz Extends Reach with MaaS Platforms, Kinto Go (Toyota) Latest Integration

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Helbiz has added a new MaaS platform and is deepening their commitment to working with the right partners to extend the reach of the mobility services.

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  • Helbiz has added a new MaaS platform and is deepening their commitment to working with the right partners to extend the reach of the mobility services.
  • The newest partner is Kinto Go, a multimodal aggregator of mobility services, Toyota Group's third global brand dedicated to simple, inclusive and sustainable mobility.
  • Born in Japan in 2019, Kinto has expanded in Europe in 2020 and arrived in Italy in 2021 with the app Kinto Go.
  • Today, the MaaS platform counts 500 mobility operators, including Helbiz, as partners that offer services in more than 5000 municipalities reaching a coverage of 70% of Italy.

Toyota Tsusho Partners With Quantum Machines To Provide Quantum Solutions for Japanese Market

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

TEL AVIV, Israel and TOKYO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Machines, the provider of breakthrough quantum control solutions that accelerate the development and implementation of quantum computers, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), a member of the Toyota Group, delivering to countries around the world a diverse range of products and services, today announced a partnership to offer Japanese customers cutting edge quantum technologies. The partnership will enable Toyota Tsusho customers to integrate comprehensive quantum technologies and build quantum capabilities for the future.

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  • The partnership will enable Toyota Tsusho customers to integrate comprehensive quantum technologies and build quantum capabilities for the future.
  • An early promoter of quantum technologies, Toyota Tsusho has been developing businesses utilizing quantum computers since 2017.
  • The partnership combines Toyota Tsusho's unique understanding of their customer ecosystem with QM's quantum computing expertise to provide access to innovative quantum control solutions that support their long-term goals and quantum computing aspirations.
  • Quantum Machines (QM) drives quantum breakthroughs that accelerate the path towards the new age of quantum computing.

Toyota Tsusho Partners With Quantum Machines To Provide Quantum Solutions for Japanese Market

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

TEL AVIV, Israel and TOKYO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Machines, the provider of breakthrough quantum control solutions that accelerate the development and implementation of quantum computers, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), a member of the Toyota Group, delivering to countries around the world a diverse range of products and services, today announced a partnership to offer Japanese customers cutting edge quantum technologies. The partnership will enable Toyota Tsusho customers to integrate comprehensive quantum technologies and build quantum capabilities for the future.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will enable Toyota Tsusho customers to integrate comprehensive quantum technologies and build quantum capabilities for the future.
  • An early promoter of quantum technologies, Toyota Tsusho has been developing businesses utilizing quantum computers since 2017.
  • The partnership combines Toyota Tsusho's unique understanding of their customer ecosystem with QM's quantum computing expertise to provide access to innovative quantum control solutions that support their long-term goals and quantum computing aspirations.
  • Quantum Machines (QM) drives quantum breakthroughs that accelerate the path towards the new age of quantum computing.

e-Zinc Signs Pilot Project Deal with Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

This project will validate e-Zincs capability to store 24 hours of energy, which is approximately 10x that of traditional batteries.

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  • This project will validate e-Zincs capability to store 24 hours of energy, which is approximately 10x that of traditional batteries.
  • The project will be hosted at Eurus Energy America Corporation s (EEAC) Bull Creek wind facility in Borden County, Texas (Bull Creek).
  • About Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc.
    TTCI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. which, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the trading affiliate in the Toyota Group companies.
  • The Toyota Tsusho group has been involved in the trading business in Canada since the 1980s and founded TTCI as a trading and supply-chain specialist in Canada in 2002.

Toyota Tsusho Corporation Autonomous Deliveries Launched in Japan, Powered By Zipline’s Instant Logistics System

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and GOTO, Japan, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), one of Japans general trading companies and a member of the Toyota Group, and Zipline , the global leader in instant logistics, today launched automated, on-demand deliveries of medical supplies across Japans Got Islands.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and GOTO, Japan, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), one of Japans general trading companies and a member of the Toyota Group, and Zipline , the global leader in instant logistics, today launched automated, on-demand deliveries of medical supplies across Japans Got Islands.
  • Under this partnership, Toyota Tsusho is using Ziplines instant logistics system to make routine, commercial long-distance drone deliveries in Japan.
  • Utilizing Ziplines autonomous aircraft and end-to-end logistics technology, Sora-iina will distribute medical supplies to pharmacies and hospitals across the Got Islands, including to remote and isolated areas.
  • When compared to conventional deliveries via car or van, Ziplines autonomous aircraft have been shown to produce 98% less carbon emissions .

Nuvve, Toyota Tsusho, and Chubu Electric Power Now Qualified to Start Commercial Participation in Japanese Energy Markets

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

SAN DIEGO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global cleantech company electrifying the planet at the intersection of energy and transportation through its intelligent energy platform, Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), the trading arm of the Toyota Group, and Chubu Electric Power Miraiz Company (Chubu), a high-tech demand response company in Japan, announced today they received approval from the Japanese transmission system operator (TSO) to participate in the energy market to provide ancillary power and stabilizing services to the grid. Toyota Tsusho, who serves as a local strategy partner, and Nuvve recently completed a series of tests with Chubu that successfully demonstrated the viability of their joint solution to serve as a power source and absorb demand fluctuations.

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  • That project proved Nuvve's system can successfully control small batteries like those in electric vehicles (EVs).
  • Nuvve's system discharged power from the batteries to provide power to the grid and absorb demand fluctuations that result from peak power sources.
  • With the TSO qualification, Nuvve and Toyota Tsusho recently signed a commercial agreement with Chubu to participate in the local energy market.
  • Today, Toyota Tsusho, with approximately 64,000 group employees in 120 countries, strives to contribute to the creation of prosperous societies.

Hino Motors to Join REE Automotive With Platform Display at CES 2022

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Hino Motors, Ltd. is a Toyota Group company selling trucks and buses in more than 80 countries in 2020.

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  • Hino Motors, Ltd. is a Toyota Group company selling trucks and buses in more than 80 countries in 2020.
  • Number of employees totals 35,000 globally and produces vehicles in over 20 countries including the 4 major plants in Japan.
  • REE aims to serve as the underpinning on top of which EVs and AVs will be built and envisions a future where EVs and AVs will be Powered by REE.
  • REE uses x-by-wire technology to control each of the corners of the vehicles with full drive-by-wire, brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire.

Toyota’s $1.29 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Plant to Create 1,750 Jobs in North Carolina

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Its tremendous that Toyota has selected North Carolina for such an important part of its electric vehicle future, creating good paying jobs and moving us toward a healthier environment, Governor Roy Cooper said.

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  • Its tremendous that Toyota has selected North Carolina for such an important part of its electric vehicle future, creating good paying jobs and moving us toward a healthier environment, Governor Roy Cooper said.
  • Its clear the world is beginning to embrace a clean energy future and todays decision puts North Carolina front and center.
  • We couldnt think of a better location for this new battery plant than North Carolina, said Chris Reynolds, Executive Vice President, Corporate Resources, Toyota Motor North America.
  • Toyotas arrival in North Carolina will be facilitated, in part, by a transformative Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG).

H3 Dynamics-Powered Hydrogen Drone, Now Certified in Japan

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The cooperation has led to the first certified hydrogen fuel cell multi-rotor drone test flight in Japan.

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  • The cooperation has led to the first certified hydrogen fuel cell multi-rotor drone test flight in Japan.
  • The new generation hydrogen drone is equipped with a small composite container for high-pressure hydrogen developed by JFE Container Co. Ltd.
  • The special drone-compatible hydrogen fuel cell system is manufactured by H3 Dynamics , who has begun working with Toyota Group member, Toyota Tsusho Nexty Electronics for technical integration in Japan.
  • The partner companies believe that the success of this demonstration in Japan opens the way towards wider adoption of hydrogen in air mobility applications.

H3 Dynamics-Powered Hydrogen Drone, Now Certified in Japan

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The cooperation has led to the first certified hydrogen fuel cell multi-rotor drone test flight in Japan.

Key Points: 
  • The cooperation has led to the first certified hydrogen fuel cell multi-rotor drone test flight in Japan.
  • The new generation hydrogen drone is equipped with a small composite container for high-pressure hydrogen developed by JFE Container Co. Ltd.
  • The special drone-compatible hydrogen fuel cell system is manufactured by H3 Dynamics , who has begun working with Toyota Group member, Toyota Tsusho Nexty Electronics for technical integration in Japan.
  • Nexty Electronics will continue to strengthen its collaboration with H3 Dynamics in the Japan market.