Toyota Motor Corp. has really endeavored in making the world a greener place to live in. The world giant in car manufacturing and distribution has stated that they have plans to set up specialized segments for research into just that. The automaker intends to place new 30-40 member teams (some even from Japan) in the main research facility of the company in Michigan. They will focus on the specific fields of safety and environmental technologies. Specific technologies involve neuroscience and innovative energy alternatives. The former is to make use in automobile safety, while the latter is to address replacement of fossil fuels.
SOURCE: Tradingmarkets