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Toyota and Pepco Team Up to Research Vehicle-to-Grid Technology [Photo: Toyota Motor North America]
Plano-Based Toyota Motor North America Partners on EV‑to‑Grid Technology
by Lance Murray | Jun 17, 2024
Toyota and Washington, D.C.-based utility company Pepco are partnering to explore bidirectional power flow technology. The tech will allow battery EV owners to not only charge their vehicles but also send power back to the local energy grid during peak demand hours or at critical times—such as severe weather events.
by Lance Murray |
Oct 20, 2023
Plano-based Toyota Motor North America said it will incorporate the NACS ports into certain Toyota and Lexus BEVs starting in 2025, including the all-new, three-row, battery-electric Toyota SUV that will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2023
Plano-based TCNA said it has promoted Christopher Yang as its new president and CEO, replacing Steve Basra, who left the company on June 30. Yang had been TCNA's EVP and chief operating officer. Other leadership moves include a new COO, chief liaison officer, and more.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 26, 2023
The local BeyHive's buzzing about the September 21 Beyoncé concert at AT&T Stadium. Lexus has signed on as a U.S. tour sponsoring partner—and is providing $20,000 in each tour city to help small, minority-owned businesses through the BeyGOOD Foundation.
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Cheryl Hughes and Craig Grucza [Image: Courtesy Toyota Motor North America]
Toyota Motor North America Announces Two Executive Moves
by Sophia Gonzalez | Jun 12, 2020
Toyota says these executive changes will help guide the Plano-headquartered company's vision toward becoming a mobility company.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 14, 2019
The fourth film in the Men in Black franchise introduces the world to the Lexus QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet, which takes high-tech to another universe. Lexus' U.S. headquarters is in Plano.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 31, 2018
The popularity of subscription technology is growing as dealers’ margins on used car sales tighten, and consumers see longer loan terms, rising interest rates, and bigger monthly payments for vehicles
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 17, 2018
Toyota’s work on connected vehicles is an important part of the company’s presence in Plano. By 2021, it plans to add Dedicated Short-Range Communications systems on Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in the U.S.
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