Toyota and Lexus, have 12 hybrid models here in the U.S., that’s helped us sell more than two million hybrid vehicles in this country, 70% of the hybrid market, and over five million hybrids worldwide.
As a result of our hybrids alone... approximately 34 million tons of CO2 emissions have been kept out of the air…and consumers have saved a lot of money at gas pumps.
Currently, the entire industry features 51 hybrids, 14 clean diesels and 11 electric vehicles.
automakers are collaborating daily with engineers, regulators and research institutions to offer more models with higher miles-per-gallon ratings, more hybrid and electric models, and developing plans to quickly increase their lineups of fuel efficient and sustainable vehicles.
In USA, 8 million workers and their families depend on the auto industry. Each year, the industry generates 500-Billion Dollars in paychecks, and 70- Billion in tax revenues. (Source: autoalliance.org "Auto Jobs & Economics" section).
In 2011, automakers increased their R&D expenditures 15 percent, to 97-Billion Dollars. (Source: autoalliance.org "Auto Innovation" section).
Toyota spends on average One-Million Dollars per hour on R & D
the auto industry isworking for the continued development of “high-level assist technologies.”
These technologies actively manage the vehicle and help create a safer travel experience for drivers, passengers and pedestrians…and many have been around for a while.
Some of the first driver assist technologies include cruise control, anti-lock brakes and stability and traction control.
More recent features include:
Sensors to detect pedestrians
Radar to measure the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you
“Lane Keep Assist,” to help prevent drivers from straying from their lane
Even vehicles that can park themselves... with some help from its human occupant.
Source:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/2013+society+automobile+engineers+lentz.htm
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