Toyota has teamed up with Japan's space agency since 2019 to develop the manned lunar rover. (Reuters) News 

Toyota Investigating Possibility of Utilizing Regenerative Fuel Cell Technology for Lunar Rover

Executives announced on Friday that Toyota Motor intends to employ regenerative fuel cell technology for a manned lunar rover, potentially paving the way for utilizing the moon’s water ice as a future energy source. Japan has increased its space ambitions under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. It participates in NASA’s Artemis program and plans to land an astronaut on the lunar space station Gateway as part of it in the second half of the 2020s. Toyota has been working with the Japan Space Agency since 2019 to develop a manned rover…

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The company also continues to push hydrogen fuel cars. News 

Toyota Predicts EVs Will Have a Range of Over 600 Miles

Over the years, the range of electric vehicles (EVs) has steadily increased, with top manufacturers such as Mercedes, BMW, and Tesla boasting an estimated range of over 350 miles. Toyota, a well-known hybrid maker, is now joining the race to develop EVs with even longer-lasting charges. In a bold announcement, the Japanese company shared its plan for future cars to reach a range of 1,000 km (~621 miles), which it claims will revolutionize the future of cars. According to Toyota, it will achieve this goal by “integrating next-generation batteries and…

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The GR H2 Racing Concept hints at the near future of zero-emissions endurance racing. News 

Toyota Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Race Car Concept for Le Mans 24 Hours

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing unit has introduced the GR H2 Racing Concept, which is specifically designed to participate in the hydrogen car category of the Le Mans 24 Hours race. Unlike modern electric vehicles, this car is emissions-free and does not require long charging times, making it a practical option for endurance races. Although Toyota has not disclosed any specifications, the car’s ability to spend more time racing and less time refueling is a clear advantage. Toyota does not say if or when the race-ready GR H2 will hit the track.…

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