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Toyota's $44M Rocket Investment Fuels Future Mobility Vision

1/7/2025

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Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda announced a 7 billion yen ($44.4 million) investment in Interstellar Technologies for rocket development.
He highlighted that future mobility should transcend Earth and involve collaboration beyond a single car company.
The first phase of Woven City, a smart city prototype, is complete, set to welcome 100 residents this fall.
Woven City will test autonomous vehicles and robotics, utilizing Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Public access to Woven City is anticipated by 2026, demonstrating innovations in a practical environment.

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Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda announced a 7 billion yen ($44.4 million) investment in Interstellar Technologies for rocket development.
He highlighted that future mobility should transcend Earth and involve collaboration beyond a single car company.
The first phase of Woven City, a smart city prototype, is complete, set to welcome 100 residents this fall.
Woven City will test autonomous vehicles and robotics, utilizing Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Public access to Woven City is anticipated by 2026, demonstrating innovations in a practical environment.