16 July 2009
New Toyota Prius Sails In On Solar Power
Toyota has helped make maritime history by shipping its cars across the world on board a ship part-powered by solar energy.
Environment Press Releases on Toyota Media Site
Environment
1 July 2009
New Prius Recycling
Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion.
26 June 2009
Toyota Eco-Factory Gives New Prius A Clean Start In Life
The low emissions and fuel efficiency delivered by the new Toyota Prius in everyday driving would be of little value if they were not backed up by equally environmentally focused manufacturing. As part of Toyota’s
24 June 2009
Toyota And EDF Energy Awarded UK Government Funding For Innovative PHV Road Trial: 20 New PHVs On UK Roads In 2010
Toyota and EDF Energy have been awarded UK government funding through the Technology Strategy Board’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition to support a trial of up to 20 innovative Plug in Hybrid Vehicles (PHVs).
26 May 2009
New Prius Harvests The Rewards Of Plant-based Plastics
When it comes to environmental performance, new Prius’s achievements are not just about the fuel economy and clean running offered by its Toyota Hybrid Drive full hybrid powertrain.
7 May 2009
Toyota to Lease Over 150 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Across Europe
Toyota will lease over 150 units of its next generation Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) to selected fleet customers across Europe as part of a three-year programme.
9 April 2009
Toyota Remains Greenest Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota has retained its position as greenest vehicle manufacturer according to a study conducted by Business Car magazine.
23 March 2009
Toyota Drives Down Emissions With New Urban Cruiser
Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser signals a new industry milestone in achieving the world’s lowest CO2 emissions for a four-wheel drive car.
18 March 2009
EDF and Toyota Announce Large-scale Demonstration of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in Strasbourg, France
Britain’s motor industry is taking a battering in the recession, even Toyota’s Deeside engine plant has not escaped the impact of the global economic downturn.
12 January 2009
Toyota Maintains Pace, Broadens Scope of Advanced Environmental Technologies
Detroit – Toyota will display the Toyota FT-EV concept on opening Media Day at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), confirming its plan to launch an urban commuter battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2012.
10 September 2008
EDF Energy And Toyota Launch UK Trials Of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
EDF Energy and Toyota have teamed up to road trial the first Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) introduced by a car manufacturer to the UK.
6 June 2008
Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell Hybrid With Improved Cruising Distance Of More Than 500 Miles
Toyota has developed a new fuel cell hybrid vehicle that travels more than double the distance of its predecessor model, increasing the maximum cruising range from 205 miles to 515 miles.
1 January 2008
Toyota In Europe 2008
A comprehensive overview of Toyota’s activities and operations in Europe.
17 December 2007
Toyota Prius: 10 Years At The Top
Prius celebrates its 10th anniversary this month and a decade during which it has pushed the boundaries of automotive innovation and set benchmarks in low emissions and fuel economy that Toyota’s rivals are still struggling to match.
4 January 2007
Fast Clean Fun – Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car Concept
Forget the congestion charge, petrol taxes and global warming – motoring in the future can still be fun according to Toyota with its FT-HS hybrid sports concept being shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.
