LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 2, 2024) – FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) are celebrating the grand opening of the first-of-its-kind “Tri-gen” system at the Port of Long Beach, California, today. Tri-gen uses biogas to produce renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water, and was built to support the vehicle processing and distribution center for Toyota Logistics Services (TLS) at Long Beach, Toyota’s largest North American vehicle processing facility that receives approximately 200,000 new Toyota and Lexus vehicles annually. “The goal ..read more

GARDENA, Calif. (May 1, 2024) – Reaffirming its commitment to support fuel cell and additional hydrogen-related products and technology toward a hydrogen economy, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that it is renaming the TMNA R&D California office as its new North American Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ). The office workspace at the new H2HQ was recently redesigned for its teams working from research and development to commercialization planning and sales of hydrogen-related products and technologies. There are plans to add key features to the H2HQ campus in the future such as ..read more

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (April 30, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (‘Toyota’) announces that it has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory to investigate the development of a direct recycling process for lithium-ion batteries, which are prevalent in new electric vehicles. The focus of the research will be on cathode chemistries made of nickel, manganese, and cobalt. “Having Argonne utilize our commercial battery products will help us evaluate the direct recycling process at an industrial scale, in addition t ..read more

CARSON, Calif. (April 30, 2024) – California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) and Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today launched a multipronged program focused on transportation equity for the university and its surrounding communities based on the idea of “Mobility for All.” “Knowledge is a catalyst for progress, and collaboration with industry partners is essential for advancing academic research and innovation at our university,” said CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham. “We are incredibly grateful for Toyota’s longstanding support and investment in of our educational mission and lo ..read more

Passion is what fuels many people’s careers. For some employees who are contributing to Toyota Motor North America’s (TMNA) ongoing environmental efforts, it’s been the driving force. “I have always been fascinated by the outdoors and environmental issues,” says Colin Boswell, a manager of emissions compliance strategy and enterprise strategy at TMNA. “I pursued researching air quality’s effects on human health during college and then, prior to Toyota, worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).” For many who work in environmental roles at Toyota, it’s not just a job — it’s ..read more

2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade features Stylish New Black Accents  New Nightshade Grade Available in Storm Cloud and Black  Hybrid Powertrain Standard with Choice of Hybrid MAX or Toyota Hybrid System   Hybrid MAX combines a 2.4-L Turbo Hybrid Engine with Rear eAxle for 340 HP and 400 lb-ft. of Torque   Heated Steering Wheel and Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Standard Across All Grades  Head-up Display Now Standard Exclusively on Platinum Grade  PLANO, Texas (April 30, 2024) – Heating things up for 2025, the Toyota Crown is adding a new Nightshade Edition ..read more

PRINCETON, Ind. (April 25, 2024) – Toyota will prepare for assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV in the U.S. as part of a new $1.4 billion investment in its Princeton facility, affirming Toyota’s commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations and bringing total investment in Toyota Indiana to $8 billion. This also brings the addition of up to 340 new, high-quality jobs with long-term stability. This investment will not only provide plant infrastructure to build the all-new BEV, it will add a new battery pack assembly line using lithium-ion batteries supplied by Toyot ..read more

WASHINGTON (April 23, 2024) – On April 18, three Toyota manufacturing leaders received national recognition at the Women MAKE Awards in Washington, D.C. The honorees were among 130 outstanding women leaders recognized by the Manufacturing Institute for delivering leadership in the industry and making contributions to the communities in which they live. The MAKE Awards (formerly known as the STEP Ahead Awards) recognize women game-changers and identify top talent in manufacturing, and further encourage award winners to mentor and support the next generation of female talent to pu ..read more

PLANO, Texas (April 23, 2024) – The Toyota Tacoma is shaking up the midsize truck segment again with the addition of the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. The i-FORCE MAX pairs a 2.4-liter engine with a 48-hp electric motor integrated exclusively into the 8-speed transmission for the most powerful pow ertrain ever offered on Tacoma. With a total system output of up to 326 horsepower and a whopping 465 lb.-ft. of torque, that’s a 75% increase in torque compared to the previous generation V-6 powered truck. Redesigned inside and out, with more power, comfort, and tech, the 2024 Tacoma embraces its ..read more

Imagine a team of employees producing a hybrid transaxle in the hills of West Virginia powered by a five-acre solar array maintained by 20 sheep. Toyota West Virginia did just that when they welcomed the herd in 2023. The solar generation reduces the plant’s CO2 emissions, helps power employee service buildings, and three EV charging stations. That’s just one of the noteworthy advances revealed in the Toyota North American 2023 Environmental Report. Over the past year, the company saw progress within its four core priority areas: water, materials, carbon, and biodiversity. These efforts demons ..read more