Toyota motors ahead

摘要

Despite a significant downturn in the US car industry, Toyota is going ahead with plans to establish a research institute in Michigan. It will employ 60-70 scientists, who will focus largely on developing ways to mitigate motor vehicles' environmental impact. Last April the company announced the creation of the Toyota Research Institute of North America in Ann Arbor. It plans to spend US$100 million during the next four years on research topics, to include energy efficiency, environmentally friendly materials and fuel optimization.