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                        <title>Toyota’s new battery and fuel cell electric vehicles to reinforce multi-pathway approach to carbon neutrality</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyotas-new-battery-and-fuel-cell-electric-vehicles-to-reinforce-multi-pathway-approach-to-carbon-neutrality/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyotas-new-battery-and-fuel-cell-electric-vehicles-to-reinforce-multi-pathway-approach-to-carbon-neutrality/</guid><pp:caseid>612518</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Toyota’s global ‘Mobility for All’ vision aims to leave ‘no one behind’ with its multi-pathway approach by providing customers with accessible low and zero emission mobility solutions to meet their diverse needs&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Toyota Motor Europe using the multi-pathway strategy and leading the transition to carbon neutrality by 2040&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Expanded line-up of future battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles presented&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Toyota Motor Europe’s battery electric vehicle sales to exceed 250,000 per year by 2026&nbsp;</strong></li></ul>]]></pp:summary><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA </strong>(TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing) and Lexus vehicles and parts and accessories, as well as Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly employs over 25,000 people and has invested over EUR 11 billion in Europe since 1990. Its eight European manufacturing plants are located in Portugal, the UK, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Turkey. Today, there are approximately 16.5 million Toyota, GR and Lexus vehicles on European roads, whose drivers are supported by a network of 28 National Marketing and Sales Companies and around 2,800 retail sales outlets in 53 countries (EU, UK, EFTA countries + Russia, Israel, Turkey and other Eastern European countries). In 2022, TME sold 1,080,975 vehicles in Europe for a 6.4% market share. For more information, visit </span><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/facts--figures/"><span>Facts & Figures (toyota.eu)</span></a><span> and </span><a href="http://www.toyota-europe.com"><span>www.toyota-europe.com</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Toyota believes that when people are free to move, anything is possible. In the pursuit of "Mobility for All", Toyota aims to create safer, more connected, inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All”. In Europe, TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 14 countries, and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support. Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe. A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe, TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. &nbsp;</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Brussels, 04 December 2023 - </strong>At Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) 2023 Kenshiki event last week, a team of Global and European executives presented the company’s latest electrified products and technologies.</span></p><p><span>Kenshiki means </span><i><span>insight </span></i><span>in Japanese and this year’s edition to an audience of over 300 media, focused on the battery electric and hydrogen powered vehicles which will play a significant role in the company’s multi pathway strategy in the years ahead.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Mobility for All</strong></span></h3><p><span>Toyota’s principle of ‘Mobility for All’ and its commitment to achieving full carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050 guides the company’s approach to new product development.</span></p><p><span>Speaking at Kenshiki<strong>, Simon Humphries, Chief Branding Officer, Head of Design, Toyota Motor Corporation </strong>provided further insight into the company’s mindset: “for us, what mobility really comes down to, is freedom. With freedom comes opportunity, and at Toyota, we believe that everyone should have access to the opportunity that mobility provides, wherever in the world they live, whatever the situation and leaving no one behind.”</span></p><p><span>Toyota’s ‘multi pathway’ strategy confirms this thinking, where low and zero emission mobility solutions are designed to meet specific regional needs; products which satisfy customer demand or are relevant to their local infrastructure whilst remaining accessible so that no one is left behind on the journey to carbon neutrality.</span></p><p><span>Mr Humphries presented several concept models which will spearhead Lexus and Toyota’s next generation battery electric vehicles; he explained that the new modular design architecture combining gigacast chassis, components minimisation and the new Arene operating system, enables design freedom to elevate the entire user experience.</span></p><p><span>The exciting line-up of future Toyota and Lexus battery electric vehicles presented at Kenshiki are intended to appear on European roads in the coming years - including the Lexus LF-ZC, Toyota FT-Se Toyota FT-3e, Toyota Sport Crossover concept and the Toyota Urban SUV concept.</span></p><h3><span><strong>The Path Towards Carbon Neutrality</strong></span></h3><p><span>TME announced last year, its goal of achieving full carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040.</span></p><p><span>SBTi Scope 1 & 2 carbon neutrality will be achieved in its European operations and manufacturing facilities by 2030.</span></p><p><span>For Scope 3, Toyota will achieve 100% CO<sub>2</sub> reduction in new vehicles sales in 2035 and, by 2040, full carbon neutrality in value chain and logistics - where TME is already making progress by starting to use hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks on its four key logistics routes from Belgium to Germany, France and Netherlands.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Battery Electric Vehicle Expansion</strong></span></h3><p><span><strong>Yoshihiro Nakata, President & CEO, Toyota Motor Europe </strong>commenting on TME’s mid-term product launch plan stated that “whilst we will continue to offer multiple carbon reduction technologies, we will also steadily increase the number of zero-emissions vehicles we offer to customers”.</span></p><p><span>In Europe, Toyota’s electrified mix is already at 71% and is expected to grow to 75% in 2024, and this will further expand with new battery electric vehicles playing an increasingly significant role in its sales volumes.</span></p><p><span>By 2026, TME will offer around 15 different zero emission vehicles under the Toyota brand from passenger cars to light commercial vehicles, when Toyota’s European BEV mix is expected to be over 20% and more than 250,000 vehicles per annum.</span></p><p><span>Turning to hydrogen, Mr Nakata, explained that Toyota retains a confident outlook on its unique role in contributing to the decarbonisation of Europe’s mobility with the momentum of growing infrastructure and availability of green hydrogen.</span></p><p><span>Toyota’s hydrogen strategy reaches across several mobility sectors; in the passenger car segment, it offers the Mirai and newly launched Crown. In the commercial sector, TME’s Hydrogen Factory Europe, is integrating its current fuel cell technology into trucks, buses, coaches, boats – and pick up trucks as seen in the hydrogen fuel cell Hilux prototype presented at Kenshiki.</span></p><p><span>Hydrogen technology will be further advanced when Toyota launches its third generation fuel cell systems in 2026.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Addition of Proace Max Completes Toyota Professional Line-up</strong></span></h3><p><span>The <strong>Toyota Professional</strong> light commercial vehicle line-up is completed by the addition of the new Proace Max, a large van available in three lengths and heights providing customers the versatility the demand.</span></p><p><span>Like its siblings, the new Proace Max is available with a battery electric powertrain, giving a range of 420km (WLTP) and access to zero-emission zones.</span></p><p><span>Proace Max joins the newly-updated Proace and Proace City models to offer customers the choice between large, medium and small commercial vehicles – all with the option of a battery-electric powertrain.</span></p><p><span>Hilux is also a key part of the Toyota Professional<strong> </strong>fleet, a mainstay of TME’s commercial fleet for customers who value quality, durability and reliability. It will receive another boost next year when a version with a hybrid 48 volt system is introduced, providing more power and torque while improving fuel efficiency by 10%.</span></p><p><span>Toyota Professional has strong momentum and sales are expected grow in 2023 to over 140,000 vehicles, an increase of more than +20% compared to 2022.&nbsp; A strong product offering is just one part of the equation, with a key differentiator being the recognised customer-service excellence of the retail network. &nbsp;</span></p><h3><span><strong>Toyota’s Paris 2024 Legacy</strong></span></h3><p><span>Further to the earlier hydrogen thread,<strong> Matt Harrison, COO, Toyota Motor Europe</strong> highlighted that up to ten hydrogen applications will be in operation at Paris 2024. Toyota, as the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee will provide a passenger vehicle fleet of more than 2650 electrified vehicles and 700 electric last-mile mobility solutions.</span></p><p><span>Mr Harrison explained that among these solutions are 250 Accessible People Movers (APMs), redesigned for Paris 2024, and built in Europe, to better meet local requirements for Paris: “The vehicle is designed to offer last-mile service and and transport people with accessibility needs.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Kenshiki Deep Dives&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p><span>A series of Kenshiki product and technology deep dives followed the main meeting:</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-previews-expanded-dedicated-bev-line-up-and-advanced-battery-technologies" target="_blank"><span>Toyota previews expanded dedicated BEV line-up and advanced battery technologies</span></a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-unveils-urban-suv-concept-previewing-a-new-electric-compact-suv-for-europe/" target="_blank"><span>World Premiere: Urban SUV Concept</span></a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-sport-crossover-concept-previews-new-battery-electric-model-for-europe" target="_blank"><span>European Premiere: Sport Crossover Concept</span></a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-showcases-new-generation-battery-electric-technologies-with-ft-3e-concept" target="_blank"><span>European Premiere: Toyota FT-3e</span></a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-ft-se-sports-car-concept-electrifies-and-evolves" target="_blank"><span>European Premiere: Toyota FT-Se concept</span></a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-opens-pre-sales-for-the-all-new-land-cruiser" target="_blank"><span>Land Cruiser: start of online reservation</span></a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-professional-pushes-forward-with-increased-product-power-and-leading-customer-service" target="_blank">Toyota Professional Pushes Forward with Increased Product Power and Leading Customer Service</a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/all-new-proace-max-delivers-strength-capacity-and-efficiency" target="_blank">All-new PROACE MAX Delivers Strength, Capacity and Efficiency</a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/new-hilux-hybrid-48v-enhances-an-invincible-icon" target="_blank">New Hilux Hybrid 48V Enhances an Invincible Icon</a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.lexus.eu/lexus-embraces-innovation-and-advanced-technologies-to-become-an-all-electric-luxury-brand/" target="_blank"><span>Lexus embraces innovation and advanced technologies to become an all-electric luxury brand</span></a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-hydrogen-factory-scaling-up-its-european-activities" target="_blank"><u>Toyota Hydrogen Factory scaling up its European activities</u></a></li><li><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-to-deliver-inclusive-electric-mobility-solutions-for-all-at-paris-2024" target="_blank">Toyota to deliver inclusive electric mobility solutions for all at Paris 2024</a></li></ul>]]></description><category><![CDATA[corporate,Kenshiki,BEV,fcev,Paris 2024,mobility for all,Proace max,APM]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Toyota Hydrogen Factory scaling up its European activities</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-hydrogen-factory-scaling-up-its-european-activities/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-hydrogen-factory-scaling-up-its-european-activities/</guid><pp:caseid>612526</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[<ul><li><span><strong>Hydrogen Factory Europe to further grow Toyota hydrogen business and stimulate a wider roll-out of the hydrogen eco-systems and infrastructure across Europe</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Hydrogen as key contributor to achieving Toyota’s goal of becoming a carbon-neutral business in Europe by 2040</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Toyota fuel cell systems being adopted in a wide variety of mobility applications, from passenger cars to light-duty vehicles, heavy duty trucks, coaches and ships</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Next-generation Toyota fuel cell technology to be commercialised in 2026, offering longer lifecycles, increased driving range for vehicles and significantly reduced costs</strong></span></li></ul>]]></pp:summary><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA </strong>(TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing) and Lexus vehicles and parts and accessories, as well as Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly employs over 25,000 people and has invested over EUR 11 billion in Europe since 1990. Its eight European manufacturing plants are located in Portugal, the UK, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Turkey. Today, there are approximately 16.5 million Toyota, GR and Lexus vehicles on European roads, whose drivers are supported by a network of 28 National Marketing and Sales Companies and around 2,800 retail sales outlets in 53 countries (EU, UK, EFTA countries + Russia, Israel, Turkey and other Eastern European countries). In 2022, TME sold 1,080,975 vehicles in Europe for a 6.4% market share. For more information, visit </span><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/facts--figures/"><span>Facts & Figures (toyota.eu)</span></a><span> and </span><a href="http://www.toyota-europe.com"><span>www.toyota-europe.com</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Toyota believes that when people are free to move, anything is possible. In the pursuit of "Mobility for All", Toyota aims to create safer, more connected, inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All”. In Europe, TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 14 countries, and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support. Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe. A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe, TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. &nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span>Toyota views hydrogen as one of the key building blocks towards carbon neutrality, using fuel cell technology for mobility and in the wider economy beyond transport. As a hydrogen frontrunner, Toyota’s advanced fuel cell technology is already integrated into passenger cars, buses, trucks, trains, marine and stationary applications for a range of business customers and other OEMs. To meet growing demand in the region, TME started producing its 2nd generation compact fuel cell modules in Europe in January 2022. In terms of infrastructure, Toyota's long-term vision is to establish 700bar as a standard for fuel cell electric vehicles and products.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Brussels, 4 December 2023</strong> – Toyota Motor Europe (TME) will establish a local business operation, the Hydrogen Factory Europe. It will ensure a co-ordinated approach to the commercialisation of hydrogen technology and systems – spanning everything from development and production, through to sales and aftersales.</span></p><p><span>The Hydrogen Factory will be responsible for producing an increasing number of fuel cell systems and supporting a widening group of commercial partnerships, in line with the company’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040, ten years ahead of Toyota’s global target.</span></p><p><span>Toyota expects Europe to be one of the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell markets by 2030, with steady acceleration of different mobility and power generation applications. Growing investment and regulatory measures are encouraging development and market growth. These include €45 billion investment from the European Commission’s Green Deal by 2027 and the EU’s transport infrastructure fund has awarded 284 million euros – or approximately one third of its budget - for the installation of hydrogen refuelling stations.</span></p><p><span>The recent confirmation of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) requires 42% of hydrogen used by industry in Europe to derive from sustainable sources by 2030. Along with the plans to build hydrogen filling stations at a minimum 200 km intervals along the region’s TEN-T (trans-European Transport Network) corridors, Europe is positioning itself at the centre of hydrogen technology.</span></p><h3><span><strong>A growing spectrum of mobility applications</strong></span></h3><p><span>Toyota introduced the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell sedan, the Mirai, in 2015. Second generation fuel cell technology debuted in the next generation Mirai launched in 2020 and was introduced in the all-new Toyota Crown in Japan earlier this year, reaffirming the company’s commitment to hydrogen-powered passenger vehicles.</span></p><p><span>Fuel cell electric passenger cars benefit of a long driving range and quick refuelling, and under that premise, Toyota is further broadening its exploration towards light duty FCEVs. Earlier this year, the first hydrogen-fuelled Hilux FCEV Prototype pick-up was unveiled. Produced by a Toyota-led consortium in the UK, the prototype demonstrates how a fuel cell might be incorporated in a pick-up. Thanks to hydrogen being light, higher payload and towing capabilities can be obtained for light duty FCEVs compared to other zero-emission alternatives.</span></p><p><span>Toyota has also been integrating their fuel cell technology into heavy-duty transport and applications for some years now and has recently entered the strategic truck market in Europe, with hydrogen-powered trucks from the French manufacturer Hyliko and the Netherlands-based VDL Groep. Toyota will be using the hydrogen-powered VDL trucks to decarbonise its own logistics operations. The company is also expanding its partnership with Corvus in Norway for future marine applications, like ships and vessels. Furthermore, French clean mobility company GCK will use Toyota’s fuel cell modules to convert diesel coaches to zero-emission hydrogen vehicles.</span></p><h3><span><strong>The next generation</strong></span></h3><p><span>Building on its extensive experience, Toyota is developing next-generation hydrogen fuel cell technology that is expected to deliver industry leading performance through longer lifecycles and reduced costs. The new fuel cell technology, scheduled for sales in 2026, will deliver a higher power density. The new fuel cell system is expected to have a 20% increase in driving range, whereas technical advances and increased production volumes are expected to help reduce costs by more than a third. Further research is also looking at the potential of scalable fuel cell stacks with different power outputs and design of fuel tanks with complex shapes, compatible with different size vehicles.</span></p>]]></description><pp:quotes><pp:quote>
                    <pp:quotename><![CDATA[Thiebault Paquet, TME Vice President and Head of Fuel Cell Business]]></pp:quotename>
                    <pp:quotetext><![CDATA[<i>Europe is showing long-term confidence in hydrogen and so do we. We will continue to develop fuel cell passenger cars and other light duty vehicles while we have broadened our focus towards heavy-duty transport to support the expansion of viable hydrogen infrastructure. We aim to further develop and learn through testing in our own network and with partners who share our approach.</i>]]></pp:quotetext>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Converted zero tailpipe emission coaches with Toyota hydrogen fuel cell modules to be used at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/converted-zero-tailpipe-emission-coaches-with-toyota-hydrogen-fuel-cell-modules-to-be-used-at-the-olympic-paralympic-games-paris-2024/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/converted-zero-tailpipe-emission-coaches-with-toyota-hydrogen-fuel-cell-modules-to-be-used-at-the-olympic-paralympic-games-paris-2024/</guid><pp:caseid>601634</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[<ul><li><span><strong>Toyota to supply hydrogen fuel cell modules to replace diesel engines in converted coaches</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Ten converted coaches will be used by Toyota during Paris 2024</strong></span></li></ul>]]></pp:summary><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA </strong>(TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing) and Lexus vehicles and parts and accessories, as well as Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly employs over 25,000 people and has invested over EUR 11 billion in Europe since 1990. Its eight European manufacturing plants are located in Portugal, the UK, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Turkey. Today, there are approximately 16.5 million Toyota, GR and Lexus vehicles on European roads, whose drivers are supported by a network of 28 National Marketing and Sales Companies and around 2,800 retail sales outlets in 53 countries (EU, UK, EFTA countries + Russia, Israel, Turkey and other Eastern European countries). In 2022, TME sold 1,080,975 vehicles in Europe for a 6.4% market share. For more information, visit </span><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/facts--figures/"><span>Facts & Figures (toyota.eu)</span></a><span> and </span><a href="http://www.toyota-europe.com"><span>www.toyota-europe.com</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Toyota believes that when people are free to move, anything is possible. In the pursuit of "Mobility for All", Toyota aims to create safer, more connected, inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All”. In Europe, TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 14 countries, and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support. Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe. A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe, TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. &nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Toyota views hydrogen as one of the key building blocks towards carbon neutrality, using fuel cell technology for mobility and in the wider economy beyond transport. As a hydrogen frontrunner, Toyota’s advanced fuel cell technology is already integrated into passenger cars, buses, trucks, trains, marine and stationary applications for a range of business customers and other OEMs. To meet growing demand in the region, TME started producing its 2nd generation compact fuel cell modules in Europe in January 2022. In terms of infrastructure, Toyota's long-term vision is to establish 700bar as a standard for fuel cell electric vehicles and products.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Paris – 19 October 2023 –</strong>Toyota, the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), will use fuel cell converted coaches to provide transportation to over 5,000 visitors as part of its guest programme during the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. After the Games, the hydrogen coaches will complete their full use cycle, providing service for public and private customers inside the Ile de France region as a legacy of Paris 2024.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Toyota will supply GCK – a group of industrial companies offering technological solutions to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport – with hydrogen fuel cell modules to convert ten used coaches into zero tailpipe emission electric vehicles. </span><span style="background-color:white;"><span>The converted coaches will be purchased by </span></span><span>B.E. Green – a French company providing carbon-neutral transportation services – who will introduce the hydrogen vehicles into its existing fleet after use at the Games. The first converted long-distance coach with the Toyota fuel cell module was presented today at the RNTP Transport Event in Clermont-Ferrand, France.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>During conversion, the diesel engine and gearbox in the front of a coach are replaced with a 370kW electric motor, batteries, and a Toyota TFCM2-B fuel cell</span><span style="background-color:white;"><span> module</span></span><span>. With this innovative approach and collaboration, Toyota has demonstrated the flexibility of its fuel cell modules and the potential of converting traditional transport into zero tailpipe emission vehicles.</span></p><p>This collaboration in the long-distance coach sector further expands Toyota's portfolio of partnerships to provide its fuel cell technology for hydrogen solutions across diverse sectors. Fuel cell modules are already in use in trucks, buses, trains, generators and various marine applications. This latest development helps to further accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon neutral society.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><img class="image_resized" style="width:800px;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1523/207fb55e-8a18-44e1-9581-b8e165a93a81/paris2024toyotafornewsroompr1.png?x=1697796258363" alt="Paris2024+Toyota for Newsroom PR (1)"></p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><pp:quotes><pp:quote>
                    <pp:quotename><![CDATA[Thiebault Paquet, Vice President Toyota Motor Europe, Hydrogen Factory]]></pp:quotename>
                    <pp:quotetext><![CDATA[The conversion of coaches into fuel cell electric vehicles is another important step towards achieving carbon neutrality in the transport sector. This co-operation perfectly illustrates how hydrogen applications benefit all business stakeholders and become long-term solutions. All ten fuel cell coaches will allow Toyota to transport guests during Paris 2024 with zero tailpipe emissions. We’d like to thank our partners for their combined efforts - being pioneers and accelerators of the hydrogen society, while making this possible in time for the Games&nbsp;]]></pp:quotetext>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Toyota to provide sustainable Mobility for All at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-to-provide-sustainable-mobility-for-all-at-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-paris-2024/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-to-provide-sustainable-mobility-for-all-at-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-paris-2024/</guid><pp:caseid>594053</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[<ul><li><span><strong>Toyota’s mobility concept for Paris 2024 is inspired by athletes and designed to support them in their journey towards the Olympic and Paralympic Games.</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Enabling sustainable, accessible and inclusive mobility is at the heart of Toyota’s mobility concept for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Toyota will invest into a lasting sustainable mobility legacy in Paris with 100% electrified passenger vehicle fleet, to contribute to Paris 2024 goal of halving emissions compared to previous Games.</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Toyota will bring up to 10 different hydrogen mobility applications to demonstrate a hydrogen ecosystem and encourage further roll-out of refuelling infrastructure</strong></span></li></ul>]]></pp:summary><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA </strong>(TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing) and Lexus vehicles and parts and accessories, as well as Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly employs over 25,000 people and has invested over EUR 11 billion in Europe since 1990. Its eight European manufacturing plants are located in Portugal, the UK, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Turkey. Today, there are approximately 16.5 million Toyota, GR and Lexus vehicles on European roads, whose drivers are supported by a network of 28 National Marketing and Sales Companies and around 2,800 retail sales outlets in 53 countries (EU, UK, EFTA countries + Russia, Israel, Turkey and other Eastern European countries). In 2022, TME sold 1,080,975 vehicles in Europe for a 6.4% market share. For more information, visit </span><a href="https://newsroom.toyota.eu/facts--figures/"><span>Facts & Figures (toyota.eu)</span></a><span> and </span><a href="http://www.toyota-europe.com"><span>www.toyota-europe.com</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Toyota believes that when people are free to move, anything is possible. In the pursuit of "Mobility for All", Toyota aims to create safer, more connected, inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All”. In Europe, TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 14 countries, and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support. Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe. A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe, TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. &nbsp;</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Paris, 4 October 2023</strong> – Toyota, as the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC),</span><i><span> </span></i><span>has unveiled its mobility concept for Paris 2024. Toyota will provide sustainable mobility solutions to the athletes, officials, volunteers, accredited media and spectators with a focus on inclusivity, sustainability and mobility for all – values shared by Toyota,</span><i><span> </span></i><span>the IOC, the IPC and the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.</span></p><p><span>Toyota’s Ever Better Mobility for All philosophy believes that freedom of movement is fundamental for a diverse society. Toyota is on its way to becoming a mobility company, working to reduce obstacles to move for all, regardless of their physical abilities. With many</span><i><span> </span></i><span>thousands of athletes, staff and volunteers, Paris 2024 will be a demonstration of what is possible when we work together for a better and more inclusive society.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span>In collaboration with the IOC, the IPC and the Paris Organising Committee of Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota is dedicated to making Paris 2024 the most innovative showcase of inclusive and sustainable mobility to date. That starts by making sure that athletes and their families, staff, volunteers, and spectators can all move around sustainably and safely.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Ensuring ‘Mobility for All’</strong></span></h3><p><span>During the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Toyota will provide solutions to enable the ease of movement for all. To that end, Toyota will offer personal and group mobility products that are designed to enable ease of movement for everyone.</span></p><p><span>At Paris 2024, Toyota will make available around 250 personal battery electric vehicles – seated C<sup>+</sup>walk<sub>S</sub> and standing C<sup>+</sup>walk<sub>T</sub>. Both have a maximum speed of 6 km/h and are enabled with front obstacle detection systems to ensure the safety of the drivers and those nearby. The seated version will be available to athletes, organisers and volunteers, whereas the standing version will be distributed to staff and volunteers to facilitate their movement around the Paris 2024 venues.</span></p><p><span>For wheelchair users, Toyota will also provide wheelchair e-pullers. Fifty of the e-pullers will be available throughout the Paris 2024 in the athletes’ village. An additional 150 will be made available during the Paralympic Games opening ceremony to make sure that athletes in wheelchairs have easy access to join this unique event.</span></p><p><span>To ensure fair and easy access to these personal micro-mobility solutions in the Paralympic Village, Toyota will offer them as a shared mobility service powered by KINTO Share mobile app. Sharing of these products will maximize their usage by Paralympians and staff, as well as keep the operations more efficient.</span></p><p><span>In addition to personal micro-mobility solutions, Toyota will deploy around 250 zero tailpipe emission electric Accessible People Movers (APM). Building on the vehicle’s success at the Tokyo 2020 Games, the new APM has been redesigned and built in Europe with the spirit of inclusivity in mind. &nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Toyota’s APMs are designed to support all athletes, as well as organisers, volunteers, and spectators with physical disabilities, including wheelchair users. They will take on roles of main shuttle in the Olympic and Paralympic Village, and at the venues; some will in parallel move small goods across the Games and a number of them will be designated as an emergency relief vehicle. APMs will operate mainly inside the Paris 2024 security zones, bringing Toyota’s ‘Mobility for All’ vision into reality.</span></p><p><span>Toyota will also provide 150 wheelchair-accessible battery electric vehicles Toyota Proace Verso to support the mobility of the Olympic and Paralympic family members in wheelchairs. After Paris 2024, all vehicles will remain in Paris region where they will be used to provide specialised personal transport services to people in wheelchairs.</span></p><p><span>Overall, Toyota plans to provide 700 personal last-mile mobility products such as C+walk<sub>S</sub>, C+walk<sub>T</sub>, wheelchair e-pullers, 250 APMs, as well as 150 wheelchair-accessible Toyota Proace, among other mobility solutions. This way, Toyota will ensure that athletes, volunteers and organisers have access to the most inclusive and sustainable mobility fleet ever seen at the Olympic and Paralympic games.</span></p><h3><span><strong>A more sustainable fleet</strong></span></h3><p><span>Sustainability is a significant part of Toyota’s commitment to building a better world, underlined by its Environmental Challenge 2050, by which date the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality at a global level – and in Europe by 2040. That is why Toyota’s multipath strategy, combining different electrified vehicles, is at the core of the Toyota fleet to be made available to the Olympic and Paralympic family at Paris 2024. Toyota will bring a 100% electrified passenger vehicle fleet to Paris, in line with its commitment to reduce carbon emissions.</span></p><p><span>Overall, Toyota will bring more than 2,650 electrified passenger vehicles to be used during Paris 2024 of which 150 are wheelchair accessible. Around 60% of the fleet will have zero-tailpipe emissions, including battery electric vehicles (BEV) Toyota bZ4X, Proace and Proace Verso and Lexus RZ, and fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) Toyota Mirai.</span></p><p><span>During the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Toyota will provide 500 of its hydrogen-fuelled FCEVs Mirai to enable zero tailpipe emission movement for the Olympic and Paralympic family, athletes, organisers and volunteers alike. After the games, all 500 vehicles will join the existing Paris hydrogen taxi fleet, thereby increasing the number of FCEV vehicles to 1,500.</span></p><p><span>In addition to zero tailpipe emission vehicles, Toyota will also bring around 1,000 hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles – Toyota’s global best-selling RAV4 in both PHEV and HEV versions, as well as Toyota Corolla TS, Yaris Cross, and Highlander, all with hybrid technology.</span></p><p><span>Furthermore, the official fleet will be complemented by additional vehicles connected via Toyota’ car-sharing service KINTO. The car sharing will give the Olympic and Paralympic family even more flexibility to move around.</span></p><p><span>Overall, Toyota aims to reduce vehicle carbon emissions at the Paris 2024 Games by 50% compared to those of previous Games. Furthermore, nearly 60% of all Toyota’s fleet will be produced in Europe, including 37% in France, contributing to the vision of a sustainable and locally sourced Olympic and Paralympic Games.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Building a sustainable hydrogen mobility legacy</strong></span></h3><p><span>Toyota believes that hydrogen is a key pillar for the creation of a low-carbon and a more sustainable society. That is why the company has put it at the heart of its mobility concept for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. During the Paris 2024, Toyota will showcase its vision of building a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem through a demonstration of hydrogen solutions that further push the boundaries of hydrogen-powered mobility.</span></p><p><span>In addition to the 500 Toyota Mirai FCEVs, Toyota will also bring specific applications that go beyond the traditional automotive offering. Overall, Toyota and its partners are planning to showcase up to 10 different hydrogen mobility, mostly fuel-cell, applications – a significant increase from Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022. Applications will range from buses and trucks to boats and forklifts – all demonstrating the potential of hydrogen-powered society. These applications are a result of Toyota’s integration of its fuel-cell technology with partners, with the aim of solving today’s most pressing mobility challenges.</span></p><p><span>Among the hydrogen applications to be on display in Paris 2024 are two<strong> </strong>FCEV city buses, converted specifically for this occasion. The buses were designed with accessibility and team spirit in mind and will be able to transport an entire wheelchair team in one bus.</span></p><p><span>On the logistics side, Toyota will showcase the benefits of hydrogen-powered FCEV trucks, developed together with its partners. In addition, FCEV forklifts, designed by Toyota Material Handling, will further demonstrate how hydrogen-powered logistics operations can support hydrogen economy.</span></p><p><span>Toyota’s fuel-cell technology will be present in FCEV-powered boats, coaches, the hydrogen Hilux prototype, and other solutions to support the operations at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.</span></p><p><span>Building a sustainable hydrogen-powered mobility requires a robust ecosystem that supports hydrogen-based business solutions. Toyota expects that by demonstrating the feasibility of hydrogen mobility solutions at Paris 2024, it will encourage a wider roll-out of the hydrogen infrastructure.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Putting people at the centre with Global Team Toyota Athletes</strong></span></h3><p><span>Toyota’s partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Games is a result of Toyota’s commitment to building a better world of tomorrow. Sports and the way that athletes face and overcome challenges to reach their goals is an inspiration and show the way to a more inclusive and sustainable society.</span></p><p><span>That is why Toyota is a proud partner of around 200 athletes from 40 countries on their road to qualify and compete in Paris 2024, all training under the umbrella of Global Team Toyota Athletes. These Olympians and Paralympians embody Toyota’s core value of continuous improvement and desire to overcome challenges. &nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Toyota’s commitment to building a better society goes even further. The company is dedicated to making movement better for everyone and ensuring that everyone gets the same chance to be their very best. In 2018, Toyota rolled out a global corporate campaign ‘Start Your Impossible’, that reflects the Olympic and Paralympic spirit of encouragement, challenge and progress. The initiative is built on three pillars - Ever Better Society, Ever Better Toyota and Ever Better Mobility for All - that encompass Toyota’s pledge to a constantly evolving world. The campaign continues with Paris 2024.</span></p><p><span>In addition, in the run-up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota Motor Europe, under the banner ‘Start your Impossible’ has launched a European activation campaign. Over 100,000 Toyota employees from across Europe can take on non-business-related challenges, such as sports, volunteering, or mindset shift activities to contribute to the ever-better society, and therefore an ever-better Toyota. And by being active in their lives and their communities, they can be one of the 4,000 employees to get a chance to attend and support the Paralympic Games Paris 2024.</span></p><p><span>____</span></p><p><span>Cities around the world still face challenges surrounding mobility, having to solve issues ranging from traffic congestion to air pollution, traffic accidents, and access for people with impairments. Starting from Tokyo 2020 and through Beijing 2022, and continuing now in Paris 2024, Toyota is hoping to help cities tackle these challenges around the world and contribute to developing a sustainable mobility society.</span></p><p><span>Toyota will disclose more of its plans and contributions, including those related to new mobility products and solutions, moving forward between now and Paris 2024.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><strong>100% ELECTRIFIED PASSENGER FLEET&nbsp;</strong></span></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span><strong>Vehicle</strong></span></td><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span><strong>Number</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>FCEV (Mirai)</span></td><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>500</span></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>BEV</span></td><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>1003</span></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>Wheelchair-accessible BEV</span></td><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>150</span></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>HEV</span></td><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>845</span></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>PHEV</span></td><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span>176</span></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span><strong>TOTAl</strong></span></td><td style="vertical-align:top;" width="301"><span><strong>2674</strong></span></td></tr></table><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><strong>LAST-MILE INCLUSIVE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS</strong></span></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td width="301"><span><strong>Product</strong></span></td><td width="301"><span><strong>Number</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td width="301"><span>New APM</span></td><td width="301"><span>250</span></td></tr><tr><td width="301"><span>C+Walk S</span></td><td width="301"><span>60</span></td></tr><tr><td width="301"><span>C+Walk T</span></td><td width="301"><span>190</span></td></tr><tr><td width="301"><span>Wheelchair e-puller</span></td><td width="301"><span>200</span></td></tr><tr><td width="301"><span><strong>TOTAl</strong></span></td><td width="301"><span><strong>700</strong></span></td></tr></table><p>&nbsp;</p><img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1523/207fb55e-8a18-44e1-9581-b8e165a93a81/paris2024toyotafornewsroompr1.png?x=1697797497673" alt="Paris2024+Toyota for Newsroom PR (1)">]]></description><pp:quotes><pp:quote>
                    <pp:quotename><![CDATA[Yoshihiro Nakata, President &amp; CEO Toyota Motor Europe ]]></pp:quotename>
                    <pp:quotetext><![CDATA[<i>When everyone is free to move, we are one step closer to the inclusive and sustainable society that Toyota is committed to building. That is what ‘Mobility for All’ means to us at Toyota. We share this vision with the IOC and the IPC. We want to support the athletes who devote their lives to sports and remove barriers to exercise their freedom to move.</i>]]></pp:quotetext>
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                    <pp:quotename><![CDATA[Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024]]></pp:quotename>
                    <pp:quotetext><![CDATA[<i>Working with Toyota as global mobility partner of the Paris 2024 Games enables us to act towards a more accessible and inclusive mobility. And a more responsible one, too, as we focus on our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% for the Paris 2024 Games, in comparison with previous editions. To this end, Toyota’s innovative approach to new technologies is essential. With less than a year until experiencing the Games of a new era, our work with Toyota is becoming more concrete every day, and we are very happy about it.</i>]]></pp:quotetext>
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                        <title>Toyota at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-at-the-2016-mondial-de-lautomobile/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-at-the-2016-mondial-de-lautomobile/</guid><pp:caseid>151634</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>At the forthcoming Mondial de l’Automobile (Public Days: October 1st – 16th) in Paris, Toyota will share its vision for tomorrow as well as for a mid-term future.</strong></p>]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<p>The show will mark the European Premiere of the New Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a car built on a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, and boasting exceptional efficiency thanks to its new plug-in hybrid powertrain.</p><p>The TOYOTA FCV PLUS is another vehicle that makes its European debut. With this concept, Toyota examines how future hydrogen cars can contribute to society.</p><p>Furthermore, a large section of the stand will be reserved for a full Toyota C-HR display. This C-segment crossover makes its full public debut at Paris, after the exterior design was revealed at this year’s Geneva motor show.</p><p>And finally, the Toyota booth will celebrate the launch of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, the entity that now unites all Toyota motorsports activities under one umbrella, with the aim of placing motorsports central in Toyota’s pursuit to build ever-better cars.</p><p>The Toyota booth is located in Hall 4, and will also be the scene for the Toyota Press Conference, scheduled to take place at 13:15 on September 29th.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[2016 paris,Plug-in,HYBRID,PHV,phev,2015 concept fcv plus,fuel cell,hydrogen,FCV,fcev,2016 c-hr,gazoo,Racing,2017 prius plug-in]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco opens the Grand Prix of Monaco in a Toyota Mirai</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/his-serene-highness-prince-albert-ii-of-monaco-opens-the-grand-prix-of-monaco-in-a-toyota-mirai/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/his-serene-highness-prince-albert-ii-of-monaco-opens-the-grand-prix-of-monaco-in-a-toyota-mirai/</guid><pp:caseid>153250</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[<h3>On Sunday May 29, Prince Albert II of Monaco, accompanied by his wife Princess Charl&egrave;ne, completed the lap of honour at the Monaco Grand Prix in the Toyota Mirai, the first Toyota fuel cell car introduced in Europe.</h3>
]]></pp:summary><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><b>Notes to the editors:</b></p>

<p>Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and Toyota&rsquo;s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly employs around 20,000 people in Europe and has invested over EUR 9 billion since 1990. Toyota&rsquo;s operations in Europe are supported by a network of 30 National Marketing and Sales Companies across 53 countries, a total of around 3,000 sales outlets, and nine manufacturing plants. In 2015, Toyota sold 873,844 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Europe. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.toyota-europe.com/">www.toyota-europe.com</a>&nbsp;</p>
]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span>The Mirai, which means &ldquo;Future&rdquo; in Japanese, is the result of more than 20 years of research by the different teams in Toyota and offers drivers the car for the next 100 years. Mirai embodies Toyota&rsquo;s ambition to move towards a zero emission mobility and to reduce 90% of the average CO2 emission of its vehicles by 2050 (compared to 2010).</span></p>

<p><span>The fuel cell Toyota Mirai offers many advantages when considering daily use and environmental performance:</span></p>

<p><span>&bull; Mirai produces no tailpipe emissions other than water</span></p>

<p>&bull; Like an electric or hybrid car, Mirai offers a quiet driving experience, without any noise</p>

<p>&bull; Mirai achieves the same level of convenience and autonomy as gasoline engine vehicles,&nbsp;with a cruising range of 500 km and a hydrogen refuelling time of about three to five minutes&nbsp;to refuel the 2 hydrogen tanks.</p>

<p>By choosing the Toyota Mirai for the lap of honour, Prince Albert II of Monaco reiterates his intention to make the Principality of Monaco a pioneer in the field of sustainable mobility. The use of hydrogen means a turning point in terms of new mobility solutions and protection of the environment.</p>

<p>Toyota is honoured that Prince Albert II of Monaco opened this year&rsquo;s 2016 Monaco Grand Prix in the Toyota Mirai, the world&rsquo;s first fuel cell sedan.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[corporate,FCV,mirai 2015,fcev,hydrogen,delivery,monaco,prince albert,grand prix monaco]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>TOYOTA MIRAI SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES LONG-DISTANCE EUROPEAN ROAD TEST</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-mirai-successfully-completes-long-distance-european-road-test/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-mirai-successfully-completes-long-distance-european-road-test/</guid><pp:caseid>153827</pp:caseid><pp:subtitle>Toyota’s new hydrogen-powered car is driven for 16 hours a day for 107 days in a demanding road test in Germany </pp:subtitle><pp:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>&bull; Test took place on city streets, rural roads and motorways in and around Hamburg.</strong></p>

<p><strong>&bull; No mechanical problems were reported; fuel cell operated 100% reliably, evenat -20C.</strong></p>

<p><strong>&bull; Drivers remarked on comfortable driving experience with good handling and powerful acceleration.</strong></p>

<p><strong>&bull; 3-minute refuelling was identified as a major advantage over other electric vehicles.</strong></p>
]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<p>Toyota&rsquo;s new hydrogen fuel cell car, the Mirai, has successfully completed its 100,000 kilometre European road test. The test started on 21st September 2015 and finished on 10th February 2016. Every day for 107 days, the Mirai was on the road for 16 hours. During its 100,000 kilometre journey, the car was refuelled nearly 400 times with just over 1000 kg of hydrogen, its tyres changed twice, and its front brake pads replaced. No mechanical breakdowns were reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responsibility for the road test was given to KJ Tech Services GmbH of Hamburg. Toyota specified the total distance the Mirai should cover, as well as the amount of time spent on different types of road: in the city, on rural roads, on motorways, and on German autobahns with no speed limit. To meet these specifications, KJ Tech Services carefully calculated a single route in and around Hamburg, and organised a team of eight drivers working in two shifts per day, six days a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;The Mirai performed excellently with no mechanical breakdowns,&rdquo; said KJ Tech Services Project Manager Patrick Hake. &ldquo;The fuel cell operated with 100% reliability. This was also the case during a week in which the outside temperature dropped to minus 20 degrees Centigrade, when no problems with cold starts were reported.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Toyota also asked the eight drivers for their feedback on the Mirai driving experience. They reported that the interior of the Mirai was comfortable and attractive, and remarked on the luxurious leather seats and steering wheel. It was also spacious; even the tallest driver said there was plenty of legroom. It handled well on curves, was easy to manoeuvre, and the steering was responsive. Acceleration was smooth with no jerking, and the drivers were impressed by the car&rsquo;s power, which they said was immediately available when necessary, for example to overtake or surge away from traffic lights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drivers themselves were responsible for filling the Mirai&rsquo;s tanks with hydrogen. They had all received a short explanation of how to do this, but as there is little difference between filling up a hydrogen car and a conventional diesel or gasoline car, training was minimal. The drivers found refuelling a very easy and safe process. They recognised a major advantage of the Mirai over other electric vehicles. Instead of having to recharge overnight &ndash; and therefore be out of action &ndash; the Mirai could be refuelled in just three minutes and was immediately ready to drive.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[2015 mirai,fuel cell,hydrogen,FCV,fcev]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Not afraid of the cold: Toyota Mirai launches in Sweden and Norway this summer</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/not-afraid-of-the-cold-toyota-mirai-launches-in-sweden-and-norway-this-summer/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/not-afraid-of-the-cold-toyota-mirai-launches-in-sweden-and-norway-this-summer/</guid><pp:caseid>153352</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[<ul>
<li>Growing investments in hydrogen infrastructure and increased environmental awareness pave the way for the eco-friendly zero emissions car</li>
<li>Sweden and Norway are launching the Toyota fuel cell Mirai in summer 2016, after initial European entry in UK, Germany, Denmark (2015) and Belgium (early 2016) &ndash; the Netherlands to follow later in 2016</li>
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]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<p><span>The future is around the corner for citizens of Sweden and Norway who show interest in Toyota&rsquo;s zero emissions fuel cell car, the Toyota Mirai (&lsquo;Future&rsquo; in Japanese). Starting this summer, both Nordic countries will start deliveries following other European countries that have introduced the Toyota Mirai in 2015 (UK, Germany and Denmark) or early 2016 (Belgium) &ndash; with the Netherlands to follow later this year. The Mirai has been launched in Japan in December 2014 and is sold outside of Europe in the US since 2015.</span></p>

<p><strong>More refuelling stations</strong></p>

<p><span>In Norway the launch comes at a time when on top of the 5 existing hydrogen stations in the east of the country, two local hydrogen providers (HyOP and Uno-x) have committed to add more than 20 hydrogen stations across the country by 2020. The hydrogen stations are also expected to be a priority in the 2018-2029 National Transport Plan that comes with additional funding. Toyota customers can enjoy the same benefits of electric vehicles, i.e. VAT and tax exemptions on purchase, access to bus lanes and free toll.</span>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span>Toyota Norway PR Manager</span>&nbsp;<strong>Espen Olsen</strong><span>:</span>&nbsp;<em>&ldquo;This is an important milestone for Toyota Norway. We believe this is the start of something big, and we believe that this technology will play a key role in cutting emissions from Norwegian road transport, thus helping the country to achieve its climate targets&rdquo;</em><span>. Ahead of the launch the Toyota Mirai has been extensively tested on Norwegian roads and the car has passed all tests with flying colours. The Toyota Mirai has proven to successfully cope with the typical winter cold in Norway.</span>&nbsp;<em>&ldquo;The cabin warms up very fast thanks to the heat produced as a by-product by the fuel cells, with no impact on the range of the car&rdquo;</em><span>, adds Mr Olsen.</span></p>

<p><strong>100% Green hydrogen</strong></p>

<p><span>Similar to neighbouring Norway, Sweden already has a number of hydrogen stations in cities such as Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malm&ouml;, with more in the pipeline to open later this year (Mariestad and an additional station in the capital Stockholm). In Sweden hydrogen can easily be sourced as it is locally produced 100% based on renewable energy, just like in Denmark. Toyota Sweden PR Manager <strong>B</strong></span><strong>engt Dalstr&ouml;m</strong><span>:</span>&nbsp;<em>&ldquo;We see the introduction of the Toyota Mirai as a way to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure in Sweden.&rdquo;</em></p>

<p><strong>Mirai playing key role</strong></p>

<p><span>The number of Toyota Mirai cars sold in both countries will initially be relatively small to eventually increase significantly in the years leading up to 2020. Toyota estimates selling around 30,000 units a year globally in 2020 from 3,000 units by 2017. Since the car does not emit anything else but water vapour whilst driving, the Toyota Mirai is expected to contribute to reach the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 which, amongst others, aims at reducing CO2 emissions by 90% in 2050 compared to 2010 levels.</span>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span>Mirai is the world&rsquo;s first hydrogen fuel cell sedan, benefiting from Toyota research and development of the fuel cell technology spanning for over two decades, and world-leading experience in hybrid vehicle power systems. Using hydrogen to generate electricity within a fuel cell stack, Mirai produces no tailpipe emissions other than water. In addition, a full-tank driving range of around 500 kilometres bears comparison with a petrol-powered car and the refuelling process only takes about three minutes to complete.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[corporate,2015 mirai,fuel cell,hydrogen,FCV,fcev,norway,sweden]]></category>
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                        <title>The Toyota Mirai elected World Green Car of the Year</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/the-toyota-mirai-elected-world-green-car-of-the-year/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.toyota.eu/the-toyota-mirai-elected-world-green-car-of-the-year/</guid><pp:caseid>153833</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Toyota Mirai has been declared the 2016 World Green Car of the year at a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show. It has been elected by a jury of 73 international automotive journalists from 23 countries.</strong></p>
]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<p>The Toyota Mirai was chosen from an initial entry list of eight new vehicles from all over the world, then from a short list of three finalists that included the winner as well as the new Toyota Prius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mr Karl Schlicht, EVP Sales & Marketing at Toyota Motor Europe, commented&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>&ldquo;As recognized leaders in Hybrid technology, we are truly honoured to have received such an important award. This is a clear recognition of Toyota&rsquo;s long term commitment to Fuel Cell, a convincing, safe and relevant mobility solution which is leading the way to the development of the ultimate ECO car.&rdquo;</em></p>

<p>With a focus on the next 100 years of automobiles, Toyota has proceeded with the development of a vehicle that offers a new, unique value. Emitting nothing else than water vapour, the Mirai is a pioneering vehicle that will contribute to a Hydrogen Energy Society. In addition to its advanced fuel cell technology and environmental performance, the Mirai is fun to drive, has a futuristic design that clearly marks it as an FCV, and offers a quiet and comfortable ride.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Launched in Europe in September 2015, the Toyota Mirai is already available for lease or purchase in the UK, Germany and Denmark. Its commercialisation is about to start in Belgium, Holland, Norway and Sweden, bringing the number of European countries where Mirai can be enjoyed to 7. Mirai is also sold in Japan and the United States.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[2015 mirai,fuel cell,hydrogen,fcev,FCV]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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