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Discovering Toyota's Future Strategies

On July 2, 2025, a seminar titled "Understanding Toyota's Future Strategies" will be held, featuring Mr. Tadayoshi Takahara, the CEO of Tech-T and a former Toyota and Samsung SDI engineer. This session will delve into key themes such as electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen technology, and the innovative Woven City concept.

Event Details

• - Date: July 2, 2025 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (JST)
• - Format: Live streaming via Zoom webinar, with archived availability for two weeks.

Participants can expect insightful discussions on the latest trends in the automotive industry, particularly regarding Toyota's current direction. This will include an analysis of shareholder communications and ongoing tracking of EV and fuel cell vehicle (FCV) sales. The seminar will highlight Toyota's strategic approaches in light of evolving market landscapes.

Key Topics of Discussion

• - Toyota's Market Position: Insights into the company's sales trends and anticipated strategies, including potential market share challenges in regions like China and Southeast Asia.
• - Industry Dynamics: Observations on key players such as Foxconn, Nissan, and Honda signifying early signs of industry restructuring.
• - Autonomous Driving: Exploring Woven by Toyota's future collaborations with Waymo in North America and Momenta and Pony AI in China.
• - Hydrogen Developments: Utilization of hydrogen technologies within Woven City, and partnerships involving Daimler trucks through Hino Motors.
• - Manufacturing Strategy: Discussion on production shifts to North America in response to tariffs.

The seminar aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of how these focal points shape Toyota's strategic future, propelling it towards becoming more of a virtual and cyber-centric organization, potentially moving away from traditional manufacturing.

In-depth Analysis

1. Sales Data & New Energy Vehicle Share: Breakdowns by global region and insights into Toyota's sales dynamics.
2. Toyota's Challenges in the Asian markets, including strategies from local governments and enterprises in China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
3. Insights into Toyota's Successes with hybrid vehicles and expansion strategies for EVs and FCVs.
4. Autonomous Technology: The role of Woven by Toyota in partnerships and research endeavors.
5. Hydrogen Approach: Global strategies in response to competition with Hyundai and partnerships with Daimler.
6. Woven City Insights: Observational insights from the ground.
7. Research & Development: Examination of the development structure and historical context surrounding Woven by Toyota.
8. Challenges in Japan: Addressing infrastructure issues related to electricity and hydrogen, alongside dilemmas posed by the shift towards North America.
9. The Future of Toyota's Strengths: Discussion on the Kaizen philosophy and adapting to virtual profit strategies.
10. Q&A Session: An interactive segment for participants to engage with the speaker directly.

This in-depth seminar addresses critical components of Toyota's operational strategies and innovations, offering attendees vital insights into the automotive industry's future trajectory.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to the New Society System Comprehensive Research Institute (SSK):

• - Address: 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Email: info@ssk21.co.jp
• - Phone: 03-5532-8850
• - Fax: 03-5532-8851
• - Website: SSK Website

About SSK

The New Society System Comprehensive Research Institute (SSK) was established on December 6, 1996. Over the past 28 years, we have organized approximately 500 seminars annually for businesses, focusing on providing high-level strategic, marketing, and technological insights to facilitate business opportunities. SSK remains committed to delivering cutting-edge information and being a strategic partner for our clients.