Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut the FCV, a sedan
based fuel cell vehicle, at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Vegas.
The reveal will feature the North America debut of the concept
vehicle as well as an introduction to the fuel cell “test mule”, which
logged thousands of miles during rigorous quality and durability testing
on U.S. roadways.
Toyota’s news conference will be held Monday,
January 6 at 1:00 PM at the Mandalay Bay Conference Center.
Leaves rustle and twigs snap under the scuffle of small shoes. A
light wind blows; the air is crisp. And Hoosiers can breathe a bit
easier, thanks to a 160-acre woods Toyota has planted near its
Princeton, Ind., facility.
The afforestation project grew from an idea that began 16 years ago,
when then plant president, Seizo Okamoto, had a vision of a nature trail
adjacent to the childcare center. With the help of a local landscape
architect, 10,000 saplings of 17 native species were planted along a one
mile loop.
The program took on new life five years ago, and planting began in
earnest. So far more than 90,000 trees have been planted; the final
goal: 125,000 by the end of 2014.
To get the trees in the ground fast, Toyota used mechanical equipment to
plant most of the forest, but it also asked associates for help. Team
members and their families hand planted 1,000 trees in just a few hours.
Their handiwork has created new habitats for native animals, such as
white-tailed deer and red-tailed hawks, to live and prosper.
“The goal of sustainable growth that is in harmony with the environment
is part of our Global Vision,” says Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana
(TMMI) President Norm Bafunno. “TMMI is proud to support and enhance the
communities where we live and work through environmental stewardship of
our land, community service and environmental education programs we
offer to our local school children each year.”
2013 North American Environmental Report Details Innovation and Improvements
Looking for a new
vehicle? How about one that was assembled at a North American facility
that helped save 61 million gallons of water last year? And you can
buy that vehicle at one of the most environmentally advanced dealerships
in the country. These examples of environmental leadership and more
are highlighted in the recently published 2013 Toyota North American
environmental report.
Noteworthy efforts for the year include:
1. Toyota and Lexus exceeded sales of 2 million hybrid vehicles in the
U.S. and more than 5 million hybrids globally. Toyota estimates the use
of 5 million hybrid vehicles has avoided 34 million tons of CO2
emissions.
2. Energy use has been reduced by22 percent per vehicle produced (since FY2002).
3. Ten Toyota North American plants achieved zero waste to landfill.
4. Since
2002, Toyota’s parts and accessories returnable container program has
saved over 308 million pounds of wood and 185 million pounds of
cardboard. Or 2.5 million trees worth.
5. Now in
its sixth year, Toyota TogetherGreen has engaged nearly half a million
participants in conservation action in all 50 states.
Browse our current selection on planet-friendly cars on the Day Toyota website.
