Working Toward the Mobility Society of the Future
Message from
the President
The Source of Our
Value Creation:
What Makes Us Toyota
Value Creation Story:
Working toward the Mobility
Society of the Future
Business Foundations
for Value Creation
Corporate Data
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One mechanism that will enable this is geofenc-
ing technology. A portmanteau of geography and
fence, geofencing refers to the combination of
navigation and cloud technologies to enable the
automatic switching of engine and motor functions
in real time to reflect driving locations and driving
times based on geographic data. For example, in
zero-emission regulation regions that limit vehicle
operation to only BEVS during certain time
periods, geofencing automatically controls the
functions of HEVS and PHEVs to ensure
compliance with regulations.
Furthermore, geofencing enables anticipatory
eco-driving that switches over to BEV driving as
appropriate by predicting the driving burden based
on the driving environment up to the destination.
Utilizing connected technologies makes it possible
to further promote energy saving in cars the smart
control of HEVS and PHEVS.
The new NX features a mechanism that switch-
es to HEV control. We expect that in the near
future it will be able to use geofencing technology
with over-the-air (OTA) update of its software.
In October 2021, in advance of introducing
geofencing technology under development with
an eye toward practical application, we introduced
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quality management
anticipatory eco-driving (anticipatory EV/HEV
mode switching control) in the Japanese market.
It realizes highly efficient driving by automatically
switching between EV and HEV modes depend-
ing on the charge left in the battery and the road
conditions and characteristics.
Continuing to Evolve through
Software Updates
OTA refers to using wireless connections to
continuously update to the latest software
(control software and high-precision mapping
software). This means that after a car's purchase,
new functions continue to be added and perfor-
mance enhanced while the latest driving assis-
tance technology is installed, thereby continuing
the vehicle's evolution into a safer and more
secure car.
For the Lexus LS and Mirai launched in Japan
in April 2021, we have included cars that feature
the latest Advanced Drive function of the newest
sophisticated driving assistance technologies
developed by Toyota Teammate/Lexus Teammate,
and they are eligible for related software updates
Software quality
management
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on an ongoing basis.
The GR Yaris "Morizo Selection" is a new
initiative based on GR Yaris that combines the
ROOKIE Racing privateer team run by Morizo
(President Akio Toyoda's racing driver name) and
Toyota's KINTO car subscription.
We will continue to evolve each car to best
match each customer by reflecting updates
(which are based on feedback and data gained in
races participated in by Morizo and ROOKIE
Racing) and personalization (which is based on
customer driving data) in the software in GR
Garage shops. Furthermore, we offer better
driving methods and support the enhancement of
driving skills. Basically, we realize cars that evolve
to suit people by updating the latest software in
line with each customer.
Note: These updates are not OTA. They are done through a wired
connection at stores.
The Auto Industry Going Forward and
the Possibility of Cars
Cars have a wide range of applications from
passenger cars to MaaS and commercial
Energy Conservation
vehicles, and we will continue to expand the
regions where we operate going forward. Needs
are increasingly diversifying, and cars can be
used in a myriad of ways to meet them. Our
efforts thus encompass people's problems and
social issues, smiles and joy, and needed
technological development.
The auto industry must move people while also
achieving coexistence with local communities. For
the future and for children, the Toyota Group is
working on producing happiness for all through
freedom of movement for all and the provision of
exciting experiences.
We will continue to enhance the excitement that
can be experienced by being able to move by
combining real cars and the power of software. If
we combine innovation with technology, the value
of cars will rise higher. We will also contribute to
the further development of society by going
beyond the borders of cars and contributing to
community building and the creation of society-
wide platforms.
Harmony between Society
and Cars
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for the
remaining
distance
Switch to electric-vehicle mode based on driving environment
(Anticipatory eco-driving)
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Support for driving in cities that have
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