Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it plans to issue “Woven Planet Bonds” to raise funds for projects that contribute to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The maximum issuance amount is planned to be a combined total of approximately 500 billion yen of yen-denominated and foreign currency-denominated bonds.
The automobile industry is entering a once-in-a-century transformational period. Taking advantage of this opportunity, TMC is transforming itself from an automobile manufacturing company into a mobility company. Through its effort to evolve, TMC hopes to provide society with greater value and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs through its business activities.
In addition to initiatives to solve social issues related to safety and the environment, TMC has been advancing initiatives for building a mobility society of the future. To raise funds necessary for such initiatives and accelerate its SDG initiatives, TMC plans to issue its Woven Planet Bonds.
TMC’s Woven Planet initiatives represent the company’s determination to move step by step toward the future in the Toyota Philosophy spirit of “doing things for someone other than ourselves”, which TMC has safeguarded and nurtured since its founding, and the SDG spirit of “leaving no one behind”.
The “Woven” of Woven Planet stems from the founding spirit that Sakichi Toyoda–Toyota Group’s founder–had of “wanting to help his mother and others” when he invented the Toyoda automatic loom that led to the establishment of TMC. It also means to “weave” together the “streets” that are necessary to support the development and implementation of autonomous driving and mobility services. TMC will aim to create new services and products by connecting goods, information, and cities through software and connected technology centered on people.
Meanwhile, the “Planet” of Woven Planet comes from the ambition to leave a beautiful home for the next generation, which embodies the global perspective that Earth is our “home planet”, similar to our hometown or home country, and the people that live on this planet contribute to the future. Instead of conflicts, if each individual were united with the simple idea of “wanting to use one’s strength for others”, TMC believes this would contribute to achievement of the SDGs.
Based on these ideas, TMC will continue to work on creating a better world, as envisioned by the SDGs and the international community.
Toyota has launched its new multi-brand service centre called the T-Serv in Bangalore city. A total of five service centers are opened across the capital city in the state of Karnataka. We were invited by Fix My Cars, which is one of the five centers that have received a franchise from Toyota Kirloskar Motors.
Fix My Cars along with support from T-Serv caters to servicing needs of all passenger cars. The workshop is located in Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore. The workshop caters to all forms of mechanical and body repairs for passenger cars. This includes general servicing, periodic maintenance, HVAC operation, vehicle dynamic check and evaluation, interior treatment, and break down assistance.
In the organized workshop, Toyota has trained the technicians to handle servicing and other operations of all passenger cars. TKM will provide certified OEM parts, which will be used by technicians to perform repairs on the car. Toyota has partnered with many brands such as Denso, Idemitsu, Bosch and Advics to provide OEM spares for T-Serv workshops.
Fix My Cars has also launched its own website for its customers to book a service appointment. The website also lists various services offered by the workshop in association with Toyota T-Serv. The website also provides approximate costing for each service along with promotional offers. Customers can choose the service accordingly and book an appointment on the workshop’s website, Fixmykars.
Additionally, TKM will also provide a digitized platform in the form of a mobile application to franchises. This will help the end customers to book services and make for a complete contactless experience.
Through the mobile application, customers can book a service request at their nearest T-Serv workshop. While booking a service, customers will get options to describe the service in detail and upload supporting images. They can also choose for a pickup and drop service while making a service appointment as well.
Once the car reaches the T-Serv service centre, every repair or part replacement will be logged in the mobile application with supporting photos uploaded by the service centre. Customers will also get to see the progression towards completion of service on their cars. After the completion of service, customers can make the payment choosing from multiple methods of digital payment right from the application
The inauguration event also saw Fix My Car recognizing their staff for stellar performance, which have helped provide excellent customer support. Right from the workshop crew to the staff at the billing desk was recognized for their performance.
In addition to this, the workshop also handed over keys of serviced cars to its customers, marking the commencement of operations as the T-Serv outlet. The Fix My Cars facility also has a customer lounge area, multiple work bays, painting booths, and various accessories displayed for customers to personalize their vehicles.
Experienced travelers may have no problem working through airport techniques in the Philippines. Just like some other country, you’ll leave the aircraft then await your baggage. After gathering your baggage, you are able to hail a cab outside the airport. Transport becomes challenging for very first time readers after departing the airport. Here are some guidance and methods to check out with transport within Manila.
Taxis are probably the most relaxed way of transport. They are readily available in several significant parts in the city. Meter cost begin at Php 30 (about US $0.60). Generally note if the taxi runs a meter for the commute. The meter is totally expected if you’re unfamiliar with the region you’re going to. You may have to question the driver to place it on. Be wary of drivers who cheat and overprice you for the trip. Some drivers require an additional Php 50 or even more only to get more cash. Keep away from taxis that require an increased original charge.
A more affordable alternative to the taxi is taking the bus. Buses just push guests at significant parts, which means you will have to know wherever you’re going exactly. They are equally secure as taxis and have cheap rates. To make certain you aren’t overcharged, question Filipinos what the conventional cost is for the desired area. Provide the exact cost or be sure to compute your change after paying.
The most inexpensive function of transfer may be the jeepney. Jeepneys are distinctive to Filipino culture. They are really jeeps that remaining after the American colonization. These jeeps have a volume of around twenty individuals. Their sound, rate, and color make them simple to consider in virtually any region around City Manila. Trip a truck if you’re currently familiar with the many regions of Manila. Just in the Philippines do you want to experience cycling this unusual type of public transport.
Yet another inexpensive way of transfer may be the “tricycle,” a side-car transferred with a motorcycle. They are also price taking for the experience but expect a dizzy and occasionally harmful ride . Owners of tricycles commonly overtake other vehicles and crawl through the street part to pass through traffic.
On February 24, BYD Japan Co., Ltd. (BYD), Keihan Bus Co., Ltd. (Keihan Bus) and also The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Kansai Electric Power) introduced a tripartite handle Kyoto, Japan, which will certainly see the 3 celebrations interact to assist the city attain Japan’s 2050 carbon nonpartisanship target as well as construct a carbon-free culture.
Beginning in 2021, Keihan Bus as well as Kansai Electric Power will certainly release the initial set of 4 BYD J6 buses on Kyoto’s renowned taking in the sights bus line (Kyoto Station – Shichijo Keihan-mae – Umekoji – Hotel Emion Kyoto), as component of a five-year demo procedure to additional advertise pure electrical public transport in Japan. In the very same spirit, this most current offer is not just an energetic action to the Japanese federal government’s objective of attaining Japan’s 2050 carbon nonpartisanship target for a carbon-free culture, yet additionally an initiative to attain the Ministry of Economy, Trade and also Industry’s strategy to outlaw the sale of brand-new gasoline-powered automobiles in the mid-2030 s.
Operating buses in this world-renowned visitor location, Keihan Bus has actually constantly supplied crucial traveling assistance for the tourist sector in Kyoto.
Since BYD’s K9 buses very first started running Kyoto in 2015 as well as effectively opened up the Japanese market, the brand name’s buses have actually gone on to get in Okinawa, Fukushima, Iwate, Yamanashi, Tokyo, as well as Nagasaki, as well as numerous various other locations in Japan over the previous 6 years.
After making a near-perfect beginning to the 2021 period on Rallye Monte-Carlo last month, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will certainly target one more solid outcome on Arctic Rally Finland on 26-28 February. Making its launching in the FIA World Rally Championship, the occasion takes the area of the terminated Rally Sweden as the period’s only pure winter season round.
2021 Yaris WRC
Born out of the Arctic Lapland Rally held in the location every January, the occasion will certainly be based in Rovaniemi – funding of Finland’s northern most area – with some phases taking location inside the Arctic Circle.
The rally will run to a compressed style with 10 phases giving a total amount of251 Adhering to shakedown on Friday early morning, the rally includes a requiring beginning with 2 runs over the lengthiest examination of the rally, the31 Japan – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing heads north in search of additional snow success
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) announced that the OUTLANDER PHEV has closed out 2020 as Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV. A total of 26,673 units were sold across Europe in 2020, and the OUTLANDER PHEV became the second best-selling plug-in hybrid across all segments(1).
The OUTLANDER PHEV is the flagship model which embodies MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ expertise in electrification, SUV and all-wheel control technologies. The vehicle delivers a quiet, smooth yet powerful acceleration unique to electric vehicles (EVs) with eco-friendly technologies. The OUTLANDER PHEV is sold in more than 60 countries since the launch in 2013, and its global cumulative sales volume has reached 270,000 units as of December 2020.
“We are pleased that the OUTLANDER PHEV has been chosen by many customers in Europe where people are highly eco-conscious and the popularity of electrified vehicles is growing rapidly,” said Takao Kato, chief executive officer of MMC. “Our mission is to provide attractive products with a sense of security to customers around the world by further strengthening our environmental technologies and 4WD technologies. We are also committed to contributing to the development of a sustainable society with our 2030 target–raising the proportion of electrified vehicles in the total sales to 50 percent with not only plug-in hybrids but with EVs and hybrid EVs.”
The OUTLANDER PHEV can be used as an EV in daily life and as a hybrid vehicle for long trips, allowing drivers to enjoy motor driving without worrying about recharging. The twin-motor 4WD combined with S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) system enables handling with peace of mind in various weather and road conditions.
The two on-board power outlets with a maximum 1,500 watts can supply power from the traction battery to electronic appliances for outdoor leisure and as a reliable source of electricity in an emergency. Since the OUTLANDER PHEV can generate its own power, it can supply power to home using the vehicle-to-home (V2H) equipment up to 10 days(2) to a general household when fully charged and fueled.
(1) Source: JATO Dynamics Limited
(2) Amounts and durations of power supply were calculated by MMC–assuming average household power usage is approximately 10kWh/day, excluding the conversion efficiency of a V2H equipment. The power supply function may vary by market.
