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9th November, 2000
Tough Trucks for Tough Applications Large Capacity Lift Trucks Added to Toyota 7-Series Line
Toyota has introduced new large capacity lift trucks to its 7-Series line: 8,000- to 15,500-pound capacity cushion tire models and 8,000- to 17,500-pound capacity pneumatic tire models. These large capacity internal combustion forklifts are designed specifically for demanding jobs, such as pulp and paper, metal fabrication and construction applications ...
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9th November, 2000
Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Expands Existing Facility
Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) recently started construction on an 84,000-square foot expansion to its existing facility. The expansion will bring the forklift plant's footprint to 706,000 square feet ...
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3rd November, 2000
Toyota USA Foundation Awards $1,115,000 for Science and Math Initiatives
The Toyota USA Foundation has
approved grants totaling $1,115,000 to fund five education programs designed
to enhance the teaching of K-12 science and math throughout the United States.Recipients of the awards include Earth's Birthday Project, Santa Fe, New
Mexico; University of Southern California's Integrated Media Systems Center,
Los Angeles; Thirteen/WNET New York; Bridger Outdoor Science School, Bozeman,
Montana; and Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
"We're pleased to support these five outstanding organizations in these
new education initiatives", said Yale Gieszl, executive vice president, Toyota
USA Foundation.
"These organizations are developing important, innovative
teaching and learning opportunities for K-12th grade math and science."Funding of $185,000 over two years will enable Earth's Birthday Project to
develop the Rainforest Exploration curriculum for fourth and fifth graders.
The curriculum and teachers' guide will include inquiry-based activities and
experiments related to the rainforest ecosystem.A grant of $400,000 over three years will allow University of Southern
California's Integrated Media Systems Center to study, evaluate and develop
interactive visualization content materials and tools for high school biology.
These interactive modules will utilize manipulative 3-D representations of
biological objects and processes.Thirteen/WNET New York will receive $390,000 over two years to assist
schools in integrating environmental education in their science programs.
Entitled ``What's Up in the Environment,'' this multi-media program will enable
educators and students to make connections with the natural and social
sciences, as well as mathematics, arts and humanities.Bridger Outdoor Science School will receive $90,000 over a three-year
period to expand environmental education in rural southwest Montana schools
through a traveling outreach and teacher training program called Ways of the
West.A grant of $50,000 will enable the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum to help
elementary teachers meet their science benchmarks with a curriculum called
``Pathways.''
``Pathways'' are self-directed field trips that will enable
teachers to access and plan pre- and post-visit activities via the Internet
that will enhance the field trip and the classroom experience.The Toyota USA Foundation is a $37 million charitable endowment created
and funded by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
It is dedicated to supporting
innovative educational programs serving kindergarten through 12th grade in the
United States -- with special emphasis on mathematics and science.To request an application and guidelines, contact the Toyota USA
Foundation at 19001 S ...
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1st November, 2000
Toyota Reports October Sales - - Lexus Division Posts Best-Ever October
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October vehicle sales of 123,920, down 5.7 percent from last year's record-setting October. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,359,200, an increase of 126,209 units, or 9.8 percent compared to the same period last year.
"The economy's smooth transition from express train to commuter train will continue to keep consumer confidence positive and industry sales strong," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president ...
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1st November, 2000
Lexus Springs Forward Into Fall: Sales Mark a New "Best Ever" October
While clocks fell back in October, Lexus sales took a big spring forward thanks to the popular IS 300 and the launch of the flagship LS 430. Vehicle sales of 17,543 mark a new "Best Ever" October surpassing the previous record of 16,010 set in 1999 by 9.6 percent.
October results bring Lexus's year-to-date total sales to 166,992 units, 8.2 percent ahead of last year's record pace ...
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27th October, 2000
Toyota Announces All-New Sequoia Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Pricing
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for its all-new 2001 model year Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV).
With seating for eight, Sequoia is Toyota's first mainstream, full-size SUV ...
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26th October, 2000
Toyota Doubles Commitment to The College Fund/UNCF
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced tonight that it will double its commitment to The College Fund/UNCF. Over the past twelve years, TMS has annually funded 20 scholarships at UNCF-member colleges ...
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24th October, 2000
Lexus Debuts its IS 300 Pace Car at the CART FedEx Championship Season Finale
A new CART champion won't be the only thing fans can look forward to seeing this weekend at the Marlboro 500 Presented by Toyota. A race-modified Lexus IS 300 pace car is scheduled to lead the pack at the CART FedEx Championship season finale, Friday Oct 27 through Sunday Oct ...
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17th October, 2000
Toyota to Join California Fuel Cell Partnership
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announced today it will
participate in the California Fuel Cell Partnership*1, a program
aimed at promoting awareness of fuel cell vehicles by demonstrating the
viability of both fuel cells and alternative fuel infrastructure technology.
"Toyota is always searching for forums to discuss issues
surrounding fuel cell technology ...
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12th October, 2000
Toyota Selects National Speakers For Opportunity Exchange 2000
Linda Alvarado, president and chief operating officer of Denver-based Alvarado Construction, Inc. and the nation's first Hispanic owner of a major league baseball franchise (the Colorado Rockies), will serve as keynote speaker during the Opportunity Exchange 2000 conference and trade fair hosted by Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc ...
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