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On Tuesday, Toyota released its 2012 North American Environmental Report which documents the company's commitment and respect for the planet and the environment. Toyota is the most efficient full-line manufacturer with "zero-waste" plants.
Several items were highlighted in the report:
Toyota has the most fuel-efficient fleet of any full-line auto manufacturer in the United States, and Prius accounts for half of all hybrids on the road in North America. In 2012, the Prius c and Prius Plug-in Hybrid joined the family.
Partners in eco-tech crime, BMW and Toyota inked an agreement today to continue working together on fuel cells, electric powertrains, lightweight components, and "a future sports vehicle."
The companies signed a deal that locks them into long-term collaboration, hopefully ending with a new sports car on the market.
Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda said in a statement that he believes BMW's strength is in developing sports cars, adding that he is "excited to think…
Japanese automaker Toyota has built quite a reputation for itself as an eco-friendly brand, and the company's dedication to producing "green" vehicles continues to grow. The following is a list of some of the projects Toyota has been working on:
Quick, what's the fastest-selling car in America?
Answer: the Toyota Prius C hybrid car, according to Edmunds.com's analysis of March sales and inventory numbers. The Prius C, the newest, smallest and least expensive member of the Toyota Prius hybrid family, barely has time to dirty its tires because the Prius C, which starts at $19,000, stays on the dealership lot only about eight days until a buyer drives it away.
By Chris Reiter - Mar 27, 2012 1:51 AM CT
Toyota Motor Corp. (7203) and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) have begun joint research into next-generation batteries to power cleaner vehicles.
The two automakers will try to increase the performance and capacity of lithium-ion batteries with new combinations of materials, Munich-based BMW said today in a statement. In addition to the research cooperation, BMW will supply Toyota's European unit with diesel engines starting in 2014.
The alliance allows Toyota, Asia's largest carmaker, to expand its European lineup of diesel-powered vehicles. For BMW, the partnership allows the company to…
Let's face it: no one likes rumors. From their mysterious origins, to the way they spread, to the negative impact they tend to have, rumors have little to no redeeming qualities. And, of course, nothing is nicer than seeing a rumor put to rest. Case and point: Toyota's latest press release, which put to rest a nasty rumor that the Prius v had been delayed.
There is little doubt that this had to…
