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ANN ARBOR, MI The Electrochemical Society (ECS), in collaboration with the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), is excited to announce the continued growth of the prestigious ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship and opening of submissions for the 2025-2026 award year. This … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI Dr. Bjorn Hasa’s recent publication in Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy sheds new light on improving the efficiency of polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE), a critical technology for clean hydrogen generation. This work focuses on advancing electrolyzer performance with a special emphasis on low iridium-loaded systems. One of the key innovations … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI The latest research by Dr. Liang Wang from TRINA’s Materials Research Department (MRD), published in the *International Journal of Hydrogen Energy*, investigates the use of yttrium-doped cerium oxide (CeO2·Y2O3) as a free radical scavenger to improve the durability of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs). The study compares Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs) … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI Toyota’s new Risk-ATTEND program, available now on Toyota’s TeenDrive365.com, is making a difference in teen driving safety by building critical hazard anticipation skills. Created by Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) in partnership with Discovery Education and UMass-Amherst, this web-based training program helps young drivers identify and respond to common driving hazards. … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) and Xanadu, a leader in quantum computing, have launched a new collaboration to harness the power of quantum computing in advancing materials science simulations. This partnership focuses on developing quantum algorithms to improve the design, characterization, and optimization of complex materials, including those with quantum … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI A recent publication by Dr. Danny J. Lohan, featured in the ASME Open Journal of Engineering, explores an innovative advancement in solid-state LiDAR technology. LiDAR sensors play a critical role in quickly evolving automated vehicle navigation systems. As these systems evolve, management of the thermal load generated by integrated optics remains a … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI A new paper published in the International Journal of Robotics Research (IJRR) and featured on the cover, introduces a novel logic for formally evaluating the requirements of perception systems used in automated vehicles.  The Challenge of Evaluating Perception Systems  The safety of automated vehicles (AVs) relies heavily on robust and accurate perception … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI The Electronics Research Department at Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) in collaboration with Stanford University recently made advancements in optical performance of a dual-ring resonator device which is a common component in photonic integrated circuits. The study aimed to exploit designed thermal isolation between the rings. The work was recently … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI Princeton University and the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) have been exploring the intricate mechanics of covert feathers for flight control. Our joint investigation into the placement of covert feathers on wing surfaces has yielded new insights into flight control, applicable to both natural and engineered systems. Birds can perform agile maneuvers … Continued

ANN ARBOR, MI A new study of driver speeding suggests the importance of driving conditions in predicting a driver’s likelihood of speeding.  CSRC researchers and collaborators at Touchstone Evaluations, Inc., found that the portion of the trip spent idling, rather than the driver’s individual speeding attitudes, was more predictive of speeding onset.  Further, 82% of … Continued