Toyota City, Japan, Oct 18, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – TOYOTA will be exhibiting at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5(1), with a booth themed “Let’s Change the Future of Cars―Find Your Future.”
In this third announcement of models to be exhibited at the booth, Toyota unveils the IMV 0(2), a mobility solution that works with users to fulfill their vision. Toyota’s booth will feature a range of exhibits showcasing the free customizability that helps define the IMV 0. Visitors can enjoy playful experiences, including a refreshing mobility café and exciting prizes at the Capsule Bar. The booth will also screen stories demonstrating the IMV 0’s possibilities as shaped by customer ideas.
Exhibit model
IMV 0
Main features
A pickup-type concept model that returns to the origins of Toyota’s IMV(3) project, in which owners play a part in the process of creating mobility.
Customizable parts can be bolted onto the deck section. The IMV 0 supports future mobility lifestyles by offering the potential for further customization, from business to leisure applications.
(1) Held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo) October 25-26: press, October 26-27: special invitation, etc., October 28-November 5: general public (2) IMV 0 Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle 0 (Zero) (3) An efficient global production and supply system established under the policy of “basing production in regions where demand exists,” enabling Toyota to swiftly provide more attractive products at affordable prices to customers worldwide. The IMV lineup now consists of three pickup truck models, a minivan, and an SUV developed for release in over 180 markets.
TOYOTA will be exhibiting at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5(1), with a booth themed “Let’s Change the Future of Cars―Find Your Future.”
KAYOIBAKO
In this second announcement of models to be exhibited at the booth, Toyota unveils the KAYOIBAKO, a concept model that embodies a mobility future with the freedom to lead the life you want, anywhere, anytime. Toyota’s booth will showcase how the KAYOIBAKO can cater to customer needs, from business to pleasure.
Exhibit model
KAYOIBAKO
Main features
The word kayoibako refers to configurable shipping containers for safely and efficiently transporting parts and products between facilities, sized to eliminate waste and able to meet diverse needs with changeable inserts. Adopting this approach, the KAYOIBAKO is a new compact space concept that represents the future of mobility.
Toyota sought to create a “quality base unit” of mobility through a commitment to interior/exterior packaging and affordability. With an “ultra-expandable” design that allows tailoring to suit different roles, this battery electric vehicle (BEV) can support a diverse range of applications.
As a BEV with both hardware and software customizable to specific roles, the KAYOIBAKO will function as part of smart grids and other intelligent social systems.
For business applications, the KAYOIBAKO will offer solutions to various issues as part of the social infrastructure. In last-mile logistics, for example, the vehicle can contribute to smart distribution systems by allowing customization for efficient low-volume transportation. The KAYOIBAKO can also be customized to meet the needs of local communities, such as by installing product display shelves to create a mobile shop or additional seating to serve as a shuttle bus.
For private use, the vehicle can be customized according to individual tastes and preferences, evolving into a one-of-a-kind mobility. As well as catering to diverse personal uses and lifestyles, the KAYOIBAKO will also contribute to providing “Mobility for All” by, for example, enabling designs that offer easier access for wheelchair users.
Reference images
(1)Held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo) October 25-26: press, October 26-27: special invitation, etc., October 28-November 5: general public (2) Driver’s side: 2,141 mm
For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/39886426.html.
Toyota will be exhibiting at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5*, with a booth themed “Let’s Change the Future of Cars―Find Your Future.”
In this first announcement of models to be exhibited at the booth, Toyota reveals some of the design details for two battery electric vehicle (BEV) concept models, the FT-3e and the FT-Se.
The two concept models―the SUV-type FT-3e and the sporty FT-Se―will present a future transformed by electrification and intelligence, along with the new experience value offered by cars. Toyota believes that future mobility will go beyond providing physical transportation tools to becoming a lifestyle partner closely aligned with each customer’s individual values. Alongside the highly responsive controls and captivating designs unique to BEVs, these models evolve into one-of-a-kind cherished vehicles by offering the joy of personal ride customization, as well as convenient functions for stress-free browsing of local area information while onboard.
Details of the new experience value offered by cars will be released in upcoming announcements. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the Toyota booth.
Exhibit models
FT-3e
Main features
A next-generation BEV concept model that will enrich customers’ daily lives with new driving experiences and personalized services powered by innovative technologies.
It also contributes to achieving carbon neutrality and creating a better world by connecting to society as a transfer medium for energy and data from the vehicle and its surroundings.
Design
An exterior design that combines both advanced styling and aesthetics while keeping the lines and surfaces that make up the body as simple as possible.
Digital displays running from the lower side body to the upper door provide information, including battery charge, onboard temperature, and interior air quality when the driver approaches the car.
FT-Se
Main features
A high-performance sports BEV model proposed as one of the options for sports cars in the carbon-neutral era, incorporating the expertise gained in TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s efforts to make ever-better cars through motorsports.
Pursuing further handling stability and aerodynamic performance, the FT-Se shares major components with the FT-3e. Toyota set out to create a car that continues to grow with the driver through software updates.
Design
Wide and low proportions, along with a sleek, cutting-edge silhouette, reduce aerodynamic drag.
The next-generation cockpit offers intuitive controls and a more immersive driving experience.
A low instrument panel profile ensures high visibility. Newly designed kneepads protect the body from G-forces during driving.
*Held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo) October 25-26: press, October 26-27: special invitation, etc., October 28-November 5: general public
For more informaton, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/39886279.html.
Siam Cement Group (SCG), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate towards achieving carbon neutrality in Thailand.
(Left to right) Hiroki Nakajima, President of CJPT, Masanori Katayama, Chairman and Representative Director, CEO of Isuzu Motors Limited, Roongrote Rangsiyopash, CEO of SCG, Koji Sato, President and CEO of Toyota, Satoshi Ogiso, President and CEO of Hino Motors Ltd.
SCG and Toyota jointly established Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., Ltd., an engine production company, in 1987. SCG also made a capital investment in Toyota Motor Thailand, Co., Ltd., Toyota’s local entity in Thailand, in the following year. Since then, SCG and Toyota have long been deepening the strong trusting relationship between both, while growing the two companies’ businesses in line with the development of Thai society and economy.
SCG and Toyota, both of which have been supported and raised by Thailand, have been exploring collaboration with CJPT to contribute to the country through carbon neutrality have been aiming for conducting social implementation and achieving results by the end of this year, considering with CJPT how they can contribute to the happiness of the 67 million Thai citizens under the concept of “doing what can be done now, together with partners who share the same view” towards carbon neutrality in Thailand. After considering the use of solar and hydroelectric power generation and conducting Carbon Neutrality Mobility Event in Thailand, the three companies reached an agreement to deepen and expand the existing collaboration between SCG and Toyota, and to promote initiatives for carbon neutrality suited to Thailand in the three areas of energy, data and mobility, taking advantage of the country’s resources.
In order to immediately start working on the three areas, SCG, Toyota and CJPT will conduct social implementation projects throughout the self-supporting cycle of producing, transporting and using energy in some special economic zones in Thailand. Thereafter they will verify the outcome; and try to create the basic unit which can be deployed to other regions. The three companies will also take on the challenge of visualizing actions and effects toward carbon neutrality, such as by calculating the potential effect in case of expanding this collaboration throughout Thailand, based on the amount of CO2 reductions achieved through the initiatives announced today.
Roongrote Rangsiyopash, President and CEO of SCG, said, “This project not only develops and extends innovations and technologies from leading international organizations but also plays a crucial role in encouraging industrial sectors to collaborate in addressing the global warming crisis in line with Thailand’s goals attaining carbon neutrality by 2050 and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065, which is consistent with SCG’s ESG 4 Plus approach.”
Koji Sato, President of Toyota, commented, “Today’s announcement follows a meeting between the top managements of SCG and Toyota in December last year, where the view was shared that we should work with partners to implement what contributes to Thailand. We are very much encouraged that we can collaborate with SCG which has long been supporting us. Together with SCG and CJPT, we will accelerate our efforts toward carbon neutrality so we can give back to Thailand that has supported our business.”
Hiroki Nakajima, President of CJPT, said, “Through this collaboration, CJPT will join hands with various partners to drastically strengthen the movement of people and goods in Thailand while taking on what we can do now to reduce CO2 emissions. We would like to help enhance people’s quality of life, in our efforts to repay our gratitude to the Thai society.”
CJPT, which joined the agreement, is capitalized by Isuzu Motors Limited, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. in addition to Toyota, and is promoting initiatives centered on logistics efficiency and electrification. A new company “CJPT-Asia” (tentative) will be established in Thailand as soon as the necessary procedures and preparations are in place, to further accelerate CJPT’s carbon neutrality initiatives in Asia, including this collaboration. As part of CJPT’s efforts in Asia, Hino Motors, Ltd. is also participating in exploring areas of contribution towards this collaboration. Since carbon neutrality should be tackled by all industries and all people in a joint manner, the three companies of SCG, Toyota and CJPT would like to further collaborate widely with partners who share the same view and intention towards carbon neutrality and giving back to Thailand.
For more information, https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/39033348.html.
Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate towards achieving carbon neutrality in Thailand.
(Left to right) Satoshi Ogiso, President and CEO of Hino Motors Ltd., Masanori Katayama, Chairman and Representative Director, CEO of Isuzu Motors Limited, Hiroki Nakajima, President of CJPT, Koji Sato, President and CEO of Toyota, Dhanin Chearavanont, Senior Chairman of CP, Soopakij Chearavanont Chairman of CP, Kachorn Chiaravanont, President of True Leasing and Member of Executive Committee of CP, Narong Chearavanont Senior Vice Chairman of CP, Supachai Chearavanont, Chief Executive Officer of CP
Based on an agreement in December last year that was built on the deep trusting relationship between Dhanin Chearavanont, CP’s Senior Chairman, and Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s President (then), CP, Toyota and CJPT have been aiming for achieving results from social implementation by the end of this year, considering how they can contribute to the happiness of the 67 million Thai citizens under the concept of “doing what can be done now, together with partners who share the same view” towards carbon neutrality in Thailand . This time, the three companies have reached an agreement to expand the scope of their collaboration to promote initiatives for carbon neutrality suited to Thailand in the three areas of energy, data and mobility, taking advantage of the country’s resources, while producing hydrogen from poultry farm’s biogas and conducting Carbon Neutrality Mobility Event in Thailand.
In order to immediately start working on the three areas, CP, Toyota and CJPT will conduct social implementation projects throughout the self-supporting cycle of producing, transporting and using energy in some special economic zones in Thailand. Thereafter they will verify the outcome; and try to create the basic unit which can be deployed to other regions. The three companies will also take on the challenge of visualizing actions and effects toward carbon neutrality, such as by calculating the potential effect in case of expanding this collaboration throughout Thailand, based on the amount of CO2 reductions achieved through the initiatives announced today.
Satoshi Ogiso, President and CEO of Hino Motors Ltd., Masanori Katayama, Chairman and Representative Director, CEO of Isuzu Motors Limited, Hiroki Nakajima, President of CJPT, Koji Sato, President and CEO of Toyota, Dhanin Chearavanont, Senior Chairman of CP, Soopakij Chearavanont Chairman of CP, Kachorn Chiaravanont, President of True Leasing and Member of Executive Committee of CP, Narong Chearavanont Senior Vice Chairman of CP, Supachai Chearavanont, Chief Executive Officer of CP
CP Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont said, “We are very encouraged by the consistent progress of what we have been considering with the strong desire to give back to Thailand. We will steadily implement the projects we have agreed upon and would like to openly work with any like-minded partners who wish to join us.”
Koji Sato, President of Toyota, commented, “Since the time of the agreement between the top management of CP and Toyota in December last year, we have been studying this matter deeply, while keeping in mind the original purpose of the collaboration, which is “Let’s all proceed with what we can do now.” I am very pleased that we are now able to take the collaboration to the next stage, in less than four months after the previous announcement. We will work with partners to explore a variety of options and pathways toward carbon neutrality that are suited to the actual situation in Thailand, for bringing happiness to the people of Thailand.”
Hiroki Nakajima, President of CJPT, said, “Through this collaboration, CJPT will join hands with various partners to drastically strengthen the movement of people and goods in Thailand while taking on what we can do now to reduce CO2 emissions. We would like to help enhance people’s quality of life, in our effort to repay our gratitude to the Thai society.”
This collaboration will be promoted with the participation of True Leasing Co., Ltd., CP’s transportation service business. CJPT, which joined the agreement, is capitalized by Isuzu Motors Limited, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. in addition to Toyota, and is promoting initiatives centered on logistics efficiency and electrification. A new company “CJPT-Asia” (tentative) will be established in Thailand as soon as the necessary procedures and preparations are in place, to further accelerate CJPT’s carbon neutrality initiatives in Asia, including this collaboration. As part of CJPT’s efforts in Asia, Hino Motors, Ltd. is also participating in exploring areas of contribution towards this collaboration. Since carbon neutrality should be tackled by all industries and all people in a joint manner, the three companies of CP, Toyota and CJPT would like to further collaborate widely with partners who share the same view and intention towards Carbon Neutrality and giving back to Thailand.
For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/39033246.html.
