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Beth Sirull, CEO, National Organization on Disability [Photos: NOD/jetcityimage/iStock]
Toyota and the National Organization on Disability Convene at the DRC
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | May 15, 2025
The eye-opening conversation was a platform for complicated subjects that impact every business.
by Glenn Hunter |
Apr 30, 2025
Dallas Innovates, in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber, once again is recognizing the most innovative leaders in AI in Dallas-Fort Worth. From visionaries and mavericks to transformers and academics, AI 75's class of 2025 are the AI pacesetters you need to know now.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
David Wilson, group VP and president of Toyota Racing Development U.S.A, will retire on Dec. 16 after 35 years with the organization. General Manager Tyler Gibbs will succeed him as president of TRD, a subsidiary of Plano-based Toyota Motor North America.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 10, 2024
IONNA is a joint venture founded by eight of the world's largest automakers, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and now Toyota as well. The company said that by 2030, it aims to offer 30 battery-electric EV models across its Toyota and Lexus brands.
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Netflix's newly granted patent (US Patent No. 12003559) describes how media segments are streamed and managed. The patented technology focuses on efficient caching techniques that adapt to real-time requests, ensuring smoother delivery of content to users. [Image: Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda/istock]
Patented: Netflix’s Streaming Media Techniques and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jun 19, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros for the week of June 4, 2024. 153 patents granted include: 7-Eleven's feedback and training for a machine learning algorithm configured to determine customer purchases during a shopping session at a physical store, Apple's enhanced RACH (random access channel) design for 5G CIoT (cellular internet of things), ATT Intellectual Property I's facilitation of voice over new radio for 5G or other next generation network, Avohdah's automated gesture identification using neural networks, Bank of America's dynamic unauthorized activity detection, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Scott Cooke, who currently serves as SVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CEO of Toyota Financial Services, the company said. James Schofield will become TFS's new group VP and CFO.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 27, 2023
Plano-based Toyota Motor North America announced two executive changes to its marketing operations that take effect immediately.
Toyota said that Michael Tripp, current vice president of Vehicle Marketing and Communications, is being promoted to group vice president, Toyota division Marketing....
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 5, 2023
As the auto industry charges toward an electric future, Toyota and LG Energy Solutions have joined forces to drive the future growth of battery electric vehicles in the United States.
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FuelCell Energy and Toyota have announced completion of "the world's first 'tri-gen' production system. [Photo: Toyota Motor North America]
The Last Word: Toyota’s Chris Reynolds On Scaling Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Tech
by David Seeley | Sep 7, 2023
Plano-based Toyota Motor North America has been making innovative moves at its operations in the port of Long Beach, California. Partnering with Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy, the companies announced today the completion of what they call "the world's first Tri-gen production system."
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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 Lance Murray |
May 31, 2023
Shinichi Yasui, a 35-year Toyota veteran, will take up the post at the Hydrogen Factory—a newly established company dedicated to accelerating customer-focused product development and production of fuel cells and hydrogen-related products.
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by David Seeley |
May 24, 2023
The annual list from global nonprofit Points of Light showcases how leading U.S. companies are moving social impact, civic engagement, and community to the core of their businesses. Several that are either headquartered in North Texas or have strong presences here are among the honorees. See who made the list.
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Toyota Motor North America is expanding its hydrogen fuel cell truck collaboration with PACCAR. [Photo: Toyota]
Toyota, PACCAR to Commercialize Their Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Collaboration
by Lance Murray | May 3, 2023
The expanded agreement supports ongoing development and commercialized zero-emission versions of the Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 models, featuring Plano-based Toyota North America’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain kit. Initial customer deliveries are planned for 2024. Toyota's Christopher Yang calls the technology "a viable carbon-neutral option."
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 24, 2023
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Plano-based Toyota Production System Support Center is joining with its partners to mark the not-for-profit corporation improving the lives of small and mid-sized manufacturers, food banks, healthcare providers and government agencies.
Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC) has shared its know-how with more than 500 partners, using teachings based on the Toyota Production System (TPS), an organizational manufacturing culture and mindset that engages people to continuously make improvements and create solutions....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 28, 2023
Grants totaling $8.5 million will be made available in the initiative's first year, focused on helping children with traumatic brain injuries. "With the guidance of our expert advisors, we want to help strengthen and expand access to support systems for children with traumatic brain injuries as well as their families," said Tellis Bethel (above), chief social innovation officer for Toyota Motor North America.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 23, 2023
The Toyota EV Incentive Finder is available on Toyota.com and is powered by EV Life. It makes finding federal, state, and even municipal incentives much simpler, the company says. Using EV Life's proprietary "Incentives Engine," Toyota customers will be presented with potential incentives of the available 470+ EV tax credits, rebates, and other benefits such as HOV carpool decals and toll discounts.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
