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If Your Hybrid is Even More Efficient in the Future, Thank This Guy
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 20, 2014) -- Eric Dede has always been interested in the future. Futuristic concepts such as space and astronautics have always consumed Eric’s attention. That’s how he ended up as a senior engineer for the University of Michigan’s Space Physics Research laboratory. It’s also why he is now a Manager of the Electronics Research Department (ERD) at Toyota Technical Center (TTC), where his main responsibilities are the development of elemental technologies for future hybrid vehicle power electronic systems. TTC, Toyota’s North American R&D center, is a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc. (TEMA).
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When Cars and Roads Communicate, Everybody Wins
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (June 20, 2014) -- Hideki Hada has worked in the automotive industry since 1989. During that time, he has seen increased concern from the government and people when it comes to automotive safety. As these concerns have risen, Hideki’s have risen with them. That is why in 2004 he joined Toyota Technical Center (TTC) as a Senior Engineer for the creation of government –industry collaborative projects to develop new wireless technologies for advancing active safety systems. Ten years later, Hideki is the General Manager of the Integrated Vehicle Systems Department at TTC.
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Toyota, Suppliers Disaster Relief Giving Nears $86,000
BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (June 19, 2014) – In the aftermath of the April 28 tornado that struck Northeast Mississippi, Toyota asked how they could help those in need. The answer shaped itself in the form of almost $86,000 donated by Toyota, near site suppliers and team members.
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Giving a Buzz ’bout Bees
Weather warms and bees buzz, a sure sign they’re getting down to business … pollinating the plant populace. And as the top population handling this serious undertaking, they’re getting a hand from Toyota.
Read MoreToyota Financial Services / Lexus Financial Services Support Our Nation’s Heroes and Their Families through Enhanced Military Rebate Program
TORRANCE, Calif., June 18, 2014 – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) / Lexus Financial Services (LFS), in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales and Lexus, announces the expansion of its longstanding Military Rebate Program; offering a $500 rebate* on all new Toyota and Scion vehicles, and a $750 rebate** on all new and Certified Pre-Owned Lexus vehicles. Established to thank our troops for their service and dedication to defending our country, and to help them afford the car or truck they want, the program has offered rebates for eligible military personnel and inactive reserves since April of 2007. The program has now been expanded to include retirees and veterans within a year of their (honorable) discharge, and household members of eligible qualifying military personnel.
Read MoreFuture Connected Cars & Roads to Improve Safety, Fuel Efficiency and Quality of Life
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 18, 2014 – Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) and vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) communication, once thought to be an idea in the distant future, is finally here. Almost.
?As cars become more connected to each other and the world around them, a new set of benefits and challenges have emerged.
