Tag: Toyota
Virtual CT scans help paramedics save victims of road traffic accidents
Groundbreaking Coventry University research could provide paramedics with crucial and potentially life-saving assistance when treating pedestrians hurt in road accidents. A detailed database of pedestrian injuries is being developed alongside an AI-based mathematical model, which can reverse-engineer pedestrian collisions and produce first-hand virtual CT scans from simple photographs of a patient’s injuries and the vehicle…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Could Facebook smart sunglasses be used for secret recording?
Facebook has come under pressure over its video-recording sunglasses after tests of the eyewear found that people struggled to see a warning light informing them they were being filmed. The social network has attempted to succeed where both Google and Snapchat have so far failed in convincing people to don the high-tech glasses, which can record…
Tech Digest daily round up: Meet the robots running Tokyo Olympics
The Olympic Games may be taking place a year late because of the pandemic, but it will still be a chance for host nation Japan to show off its world-class robotics technology. And despite spectators being kept away from the events by Covid restrictions, there will still be a string of robotic participants to help run the Tokyo…
Parkopedia now available to Toyota, Lexus drivers in US
Parking services provider Parkopedia has announced its suite of off-street parking services, including reservations and digital payments, is now available to both Toyota and Lexus drivers in North America. The ‘Park with Parkopedia’ service is integrated into the Toyota and Lexus smartphone apps and vehicle infotainment systems to allow drivers to locate, reserve and pay…
Toyota announces 24% price reduction for Mirai hydrogen car
Toyota Mirai Toyota has announced prices and specifications for its new zero-emission Mirai fuel cell saloon, confirming a 24 per cent reduction in the on-the-road price to £49,995 for the entry-level design variant, with business contract hire rates starting from £435 per month (excluding VAT). Toyota’s second-generation Mirai takes hydrogen technology…
Tech Digest daily round up: Tesla profits boosted by Bitcoin, Spotify raises prices
Elon Musk's Tesla made a strong start to the year with profits up and record deliveries of its electric cars. It came despite production hurdles due to a global shortage of computer chips that has also hit other carmakers. Mr Musk said the chip shortage caused "supply chain challenges", although that "particular problem" had eased.…
Flying cars: just how close are they to reality?
Image: Samson Switchblade Research from comparison and switching site Uswitch has revealed the flying cars closest to reality, our attitudes to the emerging tech and 5 designs which are coming soon... 1. A first-generation flying car could cost as little as £95,000 Although some may not look like the technology…
Toyota’s hybrid electric vehicle sales reach 15 million
New milestone reached, 23 years since launch of the first generation Prius UK has contributed more than 356,000 sales to a European total that has topped 2.8 million Hybrid now part of the mainstream market, accounting for two thirds of all Toyota’s UK new passenger vehicle sales Toyota’s electrification strategy will see the delivery of…
Toyota’s hydrogen technology to power Energy Observer
Toyota creates fuel cell system for Energy Observer, the first energy-autonomous hydrogen-fuelled vessel to sail around the world Maritime application of hydrogen power adds to the partnership between Toyota and Energy Observer, established since 2017 Toyota Fuel Cell System has a modular design which allows it to be considered for use in cars, trucks, buses,…
Toyota and Suzuki announce self-driving car technology partnership
Japan’s top carmaker, Toyota, and smaller rival Suzuki, have announced they are partnering in the development of self-driving car technology. The move comes as manufacturers around the world grapple with innovations in the industry. They said that Toyota will take a 4.9% stake in Suzuki Motor Corp, valued at 96 billion yen (£744 million), and…
