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43 Environmental Projects Receive TogetherGreen Innovation Grants
Restoration of a wildlife sanctuary damaged by the Gulf oil spill, conservation internships for urban teenagers, and promotion of sustainable ranching are only three of the 43 projects in 27 states that will receive a total of nearly $1.1 million in the latest round of TogetherGreen Innovation Grants.
Read MoreToyota and Discovery Education Announce Toyota Teen Driver
Toyota and Discovery Education today announced the launch of Toyota Teen Driver, a new program that promotes responsible driving for teens - both at home and in the classroom. A key component of Toyota Teen Driver is the comprehensive online destination ? www.toyotateendriver.com ? which offers resources for three key audiences: educators, teens and parents. The site provides a variety of powerful tools and content specifically designed for these three key groups to capitalize on their particular potential to help keep teens safe on the road. In addition, the program features competitions for educators and teens that reward individuals who demonstrate a commitment to safety.
Read MoreToyota to Demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) announced today that New York City will join the company’s U.S. Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program. Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota’s partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
As part of the demonstration program, two Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles will be handed over to the NYCDOT and three to the Port Authority to be used in their fleets. Aligning with New York City’s goal to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid demonstration program will provide opportunities for both NYCDOT and the Port Authority to look into expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles in municipal and business fleets.
Scion Offers Care Packages to U.S. Servicemen and Women This Holiday Season to Show Its Appreciation
In the spirit of the holiday season, Scion, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, has launched the Scion Holiday Mail Drop. This program offers active duty U.S. military personnel the opportunity to receive a Scion cinch sack filled with complimentary clothing and accessories.
Read MoreArbor Day Foundation and Toyota Select The Honors College at FIU to Commemorate Tree Campus USA’s Success
The Honors College at Florida International University today helped the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota celebrate the positive impact Tree Campus USA is having on college campuses across the United States.
Read MoreAudubon and Toyota Announce Third Annual ‘Pennies for the Planet’ Campaign
Kids around the country are gearing up for the third season of Pennies for the Planet, an environmental education and action campaign to protect wildlife and habitat. Pennies for the Planet is made possible by support from TogetherGreen, an Audubon initiative – in alliance with Toyota.
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