Toyota's Woven City: A Sustainable Test Course for Innovation at the Base of Mt. Fuji
Key Ideas
  • Toyota's Woven City near Mt. Fuji is a living laboratory for testing cutting-edge technologies like autonomous electric vehicles and hydrogen energy, aiming to create sustainable urban solutions.
  • The city will host a diverse community of 'weavers' including Toyota employees, scientists, entrepreneurs, and academics to collaborate on mobility, energy, and information solutions.
  • Phase one of the Woven City campus is complete, with the first 2000 residents soon moving in. Toyota also plans to offer fully funded scholarships to startups for bringing innovative ideas to life in the city.
  • Chairman Toyoda emphasizes the importance of collaboration across industries to create new value and products for a sustainable future, reflecting Toyota's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Five years ago, Toyota announced its plan to build a unique and sustainable city, Woven City, at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. This city serves as a real-life testing ground for advanced technologies such as autonomous electric vehicles and hydrogen energy. Recently, Toyota completed phase one of the Woven City campus, preparing to welcome its first 2000 residents. The city aims to focus on mobility, energy, information, and innovation, with a diverse community including Toyota employees, scientists, entrepreneurs, and academics. Chairman Toyoda highlights the importance of collaboration and innovation across industries to drive solutions for a better future. Additionally, Toyota plans to offer fully funded scholarships for startups to bring their ideas to life in Woven City. This initiative reflects Toyota's commitment to investing in new technologies and supporting ideas that benefit the planet and its people, emphasizing environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
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