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Toyota says it has launched a new-generation Sora fuel cell route bus with a stated range of more than 300 km. The model uses a bus platform jointly developed with Isuzu, which may broaden the vehicle’s route-bus application.
Toyota has launched a new Sora hydrogen fuel cell bus with a reported range of more than 300 km and 10-minute refueling. The vehicle also includes safety features and emergency power capability, which may support its use in public transport and resilience applications.
Toyota has introduced the second generation of its hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus Sora in Japan. The model was jointly developed with Isuzu, indicating a continued focus on hydrogen bus development.
Toyota has opened the Toyota Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan. The facility is intended to evaluate and develop batteries for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen and battery-electric vehicles.
Toyota has opened a 30,000-square-foot battery development center in Michigan. The site is intended to support EV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid battery technology development in North America.
Toyota has presented a new hydrogen bus that it says has about 50% more range than its predecessor, despite carrying less hydrogen. The change matters because it suggests improved efficiency for fuel-cell bus operation.
IONNA said its US EV charging network has more than doubled since the start of 2026 and now includes more than 180 live charging sites. The expansion matters because the consortium is building out public charging infrastructure without using a proprietary app.
Toyota plans to invest around $1.3 billion at its Buenos Aires site to produce a new electric vehicle. The company says the project would be the largest investment in Argentina’s automotive industry to date.
Toyota USA has opened a battery development centre in Saline, Michigan. The centre is intended to strengthen battery testing and evaluation for electric-vehicle batteries within Toyota’s Multi-Path Strategy.
Toyota has opened a North American battery centre in Michigan. The centre is intended to keep battery development close to the company’s US cell production and vehicle plants.
Toyota reported that its new electric vehicles are selling well, according to Electrek. The update matters because it contrasts with reports of weaker third-quarter EV sales from many automakers.
Toyota Australia and BHP say two battery-electric HiLux vehicles are now operating at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Queensland. The deployment extends a prior HiLux BEV trial into a live mining environment.
The Lexus TZ, the brand's first battery-electric three-row SUV, has been seen testing publicly ahead of its planned launch.