In the light of recent announcements, CleanTechnica readers may like to revisit the analysis and predictions made by Dr Paul Wildman and myself about incumbent Western automakers (and, yes, we include the Japanese in that also). You can read and/or reread about Toyota circling the drain here, about the loss … [continued]
Small electric aviation vehicles have been getting hyped for … several years. I remember a writer on CleanTechnica who was obsessed with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft nearly a decade ago. Heck, electric aircraft was even supposed to be the subject of Elon Musk’s first meeting with JB … [continued]
The Philippines is seen as one of two key ASEAN markets for the Nissan Frontier PHEV which is based on the Dong Feng D9. Photo for CleanTechnica by Raymond Tribdino.
Part 2: The Legacy Response. See Part 1 here. If the Chinese manufacturers represented the disruption phase of the industry’s transformation, the second major story at PIMS 2026 was scalability. Electrification is no longer confined to passenger vehicles. Increasingly, manufacturers are targeting the fleets, logistics operators, and transport providers that … [continued]
May 7 marked the world premiere of the TZ at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama (TTC-S), which straddles the cities of Toyota and Okazaki in Aichi Prefecture. As Lexus’s first three-row BEV SUV, the event drew media from across Japan and around the world. Toyota Times has previously featured Chief Branding … [continued]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is filming a new reality TV show with his family to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while Americans are struggling to keep up with high gas prices and surging inflation. The costs of the so-called ‘Great American Road Trip’ the Duffy family has been filming … [continued]
Washington, DC — On Friday, Toyota Motor reported its earnings for the fiscal year ending in March 2026. Toyota sold approximately 9.6 million units globally and touted that over 5 million units were “electrified vehicles.” While the full-year earnings from Tokyo claim “record” sales, Sierra Club isn’t buying their spin. Toyota reported a … [continued]
Volvo Trucks North America is introducing heavy duty Class 8 electric trucks to the US under a subscription plan that zeroes out up-front costs.
Auto and truck manufacturers in the US have lobbied aggressively against exhaust emission standards, hurting their EV plans.
Designed under the concept of “Driving Lounge,” the new all-electric SUV is the first of its kind for Lexus The new Lexus BEV three-row sport-utility supports a wide variety of lifestyles and introduces exceptional driving performance to the luxury SUV category. Its lounge-like interior promotes passengers’ natural relaxation and offers … [continued]
In fiscal year 2026, Tahara Plant became the first Toyota plant to attain carbon neutrality. At the genba, a “One Tahara” spirit could be seen throughout, from large-scale equipment initiatives to small, on-the-ground improvements. Tahara Plant is located in Tahara City, Aichi. About 9,000 people work at the plant, which … [continued]
A month after the Chicago Auto Show, much of the industry conversation stayed predictable. Hybrids, facelifts, incremental gains. Safe ground. Then Toyota slipped in something more revealing: the bZ Time Attack Concept. This is not a styling exercise or a preview of a future model. It is a stress test. … [continued]
