BYD Japan claims that hexavalent chromium poses no health risks but plans to end its use, reflecting its compliance to Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. This came after Toyota’s cancelling BYD’s electric bus sale.
Toxic Chemical Led To Hino Cancelling BYD’s Electric Bus Sale
Hino Motors Ltd has cancelled plans to market in Japan a bus supplied by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD Co Ltd as the bus contains a chemical banned under Japanese industry guidelines, the Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday.
Toyota Getting Into EV Draws Mixed Feelings
CNBC reported the world’s largest automaker, Toyota, is battling criticism that it is not moving fast enough to reduce carbon emissions getting into EV. A deeper look suggests more.
Vietnam’s Battle To Climb The Global Value Chain
The country earns global factory status but fears it will remain an ‘assembly platform’.
Toyota Output Shrinks For Fourth Month On Shortages, China Curbs
Toyota Motor Corp.’s global output sank for the fourth straight month as a shortage of semiconductors and supply chain disruptions caused by Covid lockdowns in China hurt production.
Toyota And Solize Unveil Automotive Spare Part 3D Printing Project Powered By HP Technology
Emerson’s Automated Hydrogen Technology For Toyota Australia
Toyota, the world’s biggest car manufacturer, collides with the most abundant element Hydrogen in new automation technology for Toyota’s sustainable fuel
Thais Turn To EVs As Petrol Prices Soar
Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show this week where electric vehicles (EVs) were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices and a government subsidy taking 15% off the price of some EV cars.
Earthquake In Japan Suspends Chip Supply Production
Auto companies most immediately impacted by the earthquake included Toyota and Renesas Electronics, a major supplier of semiconductor chips for the automotive industry.
