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Don’t buy a new electric car, convert your old one to electric
Aug 27th
David Noon on Maui, Hawaii converts cars (anything from Hummers to Isuzus to 1950s Studebakers) to run on biodiesel. Noon, of Maui EVs, is the only one in Hawaii providing such a service. He’s outfitting a Ford Ranger XLT for $17,000. That’s enough for a used car, but for an electric car, you can make that money back in no time.
Toyota Develops Advanced Version of Its Virtual Human Model
Jun 13th
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that the latest version of its THUMS virtual human model allows detailed analysis of internal-organ injuries caused by automobile collisions.THUMS Version 4, of an adult male of average build, adds detailed models of internal organs to the previous version’s models of bones and the brain, enabling analysis of injuries to
Tesla Motors and Toyota Motor Corporation Intend to Work Jointly on EV Development, TMC to Invest in Tesla
May 23rd
TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Tesla) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced that they intend to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering support. The two companies intend to form a team of specialists to further those efforts. TMC has agreed to purchase $50 million of Tesla’s common stock issued in
Toyota USA Foundation Awards $500,000 To Western Kentucky University
May 15th
Western Kentucky University (WKU) has been named the recipient of a $500,000 grant from the Toyota USA Foundation. Awarded over three years, the grant will help fund WKU’s Math and Technology Leadership Academy (MTLA) which aims to increase K-5 student interest and achievement in math and technology among high risk youth in the Bowling Green
Nestlé Japan aims to reduce CO2 levels with eco-friendly hybrid transport
May 11th
Nestlé Japan has replaced 110 of its management company cars in exchange for eco-friendly hybrid cars, as part of its continuing effort to reduce its impact on the environmen
