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Aiming to Realize an Ever-Better Mobility Society, Toyota Mobility Foundation Starts Accepting Applications for 2023 in the Mobility for ALL Category of its Idea Contest

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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TOKYO, Mar 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Today, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) started accepting applications for this year in the "Mobility for ALL--Bringing the Potential of Mobility to Everyone" category of its Make a Move Project, an idea contest aiming to realize the practical implementation of ideas and solutions in society.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Today, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) started accepting applications for this year in the "Mobility for ALL--Bringing the Potential of Mobility to Everyone" category of its Make a Move Project, an idea contest aiming to realize the practical implementation of ideas and solutions in society.
  • In 2023, the eight teams of finalists selected last year will be joined by new teams participating from this year, further expanding the community of teams competing with and helping each other.
  • Accordingly, TMF was established in August 2014 to conduct activities that benefit the public good.
  • Aiming to realize a mobility society in which everyone can move about freely, TMF is working to solve mobility issues around the world through a diverse range of projects.

Toyota Research Institute Opens its Doors for the First Time for an Uncommon Look at How Technology Can Help Solve Society's Biggest Problems

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) opened its doors for the first time to members of the media to showcase the research taking place at its headquarters in Silicon Valley. During the TRI Expo, the company's CEO and Toyota Motor Corporation's Chief Scientist, Gill Pratt, explained TRI's high-risk, high-reward approaches to tackle three major societal challenges:  1) aging society, 2) climate change, and 3) human understanding.

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  • "We are explorers researching ways to make cars better, but we're also discovering what mobility may mean beyond cars.
  • We believe that our high-risk, high-reward research approach can unlock the next, big breakthrough for Toyota and our customers around the world."
  • During the Expo, reporters toured TRI's headquarters and learned how TRI's research explores the frontier where the risks and rewards are highest.
  • Photos and videos of the Toyota Research Institute Expo are available in the Media Press Kit.

Results of Joint Research into Hydrogen Energy Solutions Supported by the Toyota Mobility Foundation were Published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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There is hope that hydrogen can serve as a regulating force to adjust such fluctuations in power, and water electrolysis is a key technology for converting that energy.

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  • There is hope that hydrogen can serve as a regulating force to adjust such fluctuations in power, and water electrolysis is a key technology for converting that energy.
  • In this joint research program, two working groups (WG) were formed to focus on two important themes for realizing a decarbonized society, "Hydrogen Society & Energy Systems" and "Water Electrolysis."
  • Five researchers for each WG were selected under the "Research Program to Support Innovative Hydrogen Energy Solutions."
  • Accordingly, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) was established in August 2014 to conduct activities that benefit the public good.

Fujitsu launches "Fujitsu Computing as a Service (CaaS)" in Japan, new global co-creation partner program

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Fujitsu's new cloud services include "Fujitsu Computing as a Service HPC" (hereinafter CaaS HPC) as well as "Fujitsu Computing as a Service Digital Annealer" (hereinafter CaaS Digital Annealer) for developing and running simulations, AI technologies and combinatorial optimization applications.

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  • Fujitsu's new cloud services include "Fujitsu Computing as a Service HPC" (hereinafter CaaS HPC) as well as "Fujitsu Computing as a Service Digital Annealer" (hereinafter CaaS Digital Annealer) for developing and running simulations, AI technologies and combinatorial optimization applications.
  • Fujitsu offers CaaS as a cloud service portfolio that enables Fujitsu and its customers to jointly develop and implement applications and services using cutting-edge computing and software technologies.
  • The CaaS portfolio includes high-performance computing (HPC) technologies and Fujitsu's Quantum-Inspired Digital Annealer (1) as cloud services as well as technical consulting services.
  • By promoting co-creation with various partners, Fujitsu aims to further enhance the value of solutions offered under Fujitsu Uvance.

Fujitsu, Toyota Systems leverage Fujitsu's Quantum-Inspired Digital Annealer to streamline automobile production sequence

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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The latest project represents the first use case in Japan in which Fujitsu's Digital Annealer technology has been applied to streamline automobile production operations.

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  • The latest project represents the first use case in Japan in which Fujitsu's Digital Annealer technology has been applied to streamline automobile production operations.
  • The new vehicle production instruction system will enable Toyota Motor Corporation to respond quickly to production fluctuations and also reduce the workload of its employees.
  • Moving forward, Toyota Systems and Fujitsu plan to expand the system to Toyota Motor Corporation's other plants in Japan and, in the future, to Toyota Motor Corporation's overseas plants.
  • Toyota Systems is an IT solutions company established in Jan. 2019 by merging 3 different Toyota IT subsidiaries.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Premieres GR Corolla

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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Toyota City, Japan, Apr 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) held the world premiere of the all-new GR Corolla in Long Beach, California, USA, on March 31 (local time), on the eve of the opening round of the Formula Drift(1) season.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Apr 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) held the world premiere of the all-new GR Corolla in Long Beach, California, USA, on March 31 (local time), on the eve of the opening round of the Formula Drift(1) season.
  • The all-new GR Corolla (North America specifications, prototype)
    The unveiling of the GR Corolla can be seen at the following: https://vimeo.com/event/1928953
    Through such achievements as the TE25 Corolla earning Toyota Motor Corporation's (Toyota's) first WRC victory(2) in 1973, followed by the Corolla Levin's win in the 1,000 Lakes Rally(3) in 1975, the Corolla laid the foundation for TGR's concept of "making ever-better motorsports-bred cars" and is a model loved by many for its driving performance.
  • The GR Corolla sprang to life based on the strong desire of Toyota President Akio Toyoda, a.k.a.
  • In the 2022 series, TGR will compete with four cars in total: the GR Corolla (one unit), GR86 (two units), and GR Supra (one unit).

Together In Motion Indiana Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches in Fishers on December 20

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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The AV shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative announced earlier this year by TMF and ESN that previously provided a similar autonomous shuttle service in downtown Indianapolis for six months.

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  • The AV shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative announced earlier this year by TMF and ESN that previously provided a similar autonomous shuttle service in downtown Indianapolis for six months.
  • "With our commitment to innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, it was a natural fit for Fishers to serve as the first suburban site for May Mobility's autonomous vehicle fleet," said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.
  • Riders can see live updates of the shuttle's locations on the Together in Motion Indiana website .
  • "The Nickel Plate Cultural District in Fishers represents an ideal location to deploy an autonomous shuttle service through May Mobility," said Ryan Klem, director of programs for the Toyota Mobility Foundation.

AnyRoad Welcomes Iris Hermelin as Vice President of People

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AnyRoad , the leader in Experience Relationship Management (ERM), today announced that former Lyft talent and HR leader Iris Hermelin has joined the company as its first vice president of people.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AnyRoad , the leader in Experience Relationship Management (ERM), today announced that former Lyft talent and HR leader Iris Hermelin has joined the company as its first vice president of people.
  • In this new position, Iris will lead all aspects of human resources, talent and culture to support the company's expansion around the world.
  • Prior to AnyRoad, Iris served as the head of recruiting and people at Lyft Level 5 (L5), the company's autonomous vehicle division.
  • "With the world opening back up, there has never been a more exciting time to join the experiential industry," said Iris Hermelin, vice president of people at AnyRoad.

Toyota partner with Fleetsu to offer Connected Fleet Management Solution

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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PERTH, Australia, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Corporation Australia's (TMCA) business customers will soon have access to a next-generation connected fleet management platform as TMCA announce the launch of Toyota Halo.

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  • PERTH, Australia, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Corporation Australia's (TMCA) business customers will soon have access to a next-generation connected fleet management platform as TMCA announce the launch of Toyota Halo.
  • Toyota Halo provides business customers with an integrated, connected fleet management solution soon to be available for activation through TMCA's extensive dealership network.
  • Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the launch of Toyota Halo delivers new levels of fleet management functionality to enable businesses to fully optimise their fleet operations.
  • Fleetsu are leaders in connected car platform technology, specializing in data processing, analytics and fleet automation solutions for fleet owners across the globe.