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Inclusivity on Wheels at Paris 2024 with KINTO 🦽 🏅 As the official Mobility partner for Paris 2024, Toyota is set to enhance mobility for athletes and staff, and a great example are two personal mobility devices that will allow more freedom of movement during Paralympic games: the C+walk S, a three-wheeled electric vehicle for pedestrian areas, and the Yosh-E, which transforms a standard wheelchair into an electric-powered mobility solution. Digging in more into KINTO’s role in Paris 2024, today, we turn our focus to this next initiative - boosting inclusive mobility in the Paralympic Village, because KINTO, as Toyota’s mobility brand, will be powering these services. These cutting-edge devices will be exclusively accessible through a dedicated KINTO mobile app, ensuring fair and easy access for all Paralympians and staff. The beauty is in providing a free service to streamline mobility, keep operations efficient, and facilitate an organized environment in the Village. Accomplishing this stage has been incredibly rewarding, and we’re thrilled to launch our first fully inclusive micro-mobility service at Paris 2024! 🌟 #Paris2024 #InclusiveMobility #KINTOMobility #ParalympicsGames #Toyota #ToyotaMotorEurope #MobilityForAll #FreedomToMove

Years ago I created a Team that worked out the idea for the puller on the right. We were an mixed group with each a different angle on what to show case at the games in Paris and H2. Non of the individual ideas found enough follower but I saw the potential in the combination of the others coworkers and dropped mine completely. For 6 months we worked in our private time to create this puller idea and were selected to make a plan for introduction to real life. We absorbed an other team with a competitive design but wasn’t so feasable. The Team doubled but my original team halved quickly due to time constraints and new extra workload. I had passion for the idea so did all to kick off a well oiled team with the newcomers and improved our initial idea with their best practices. I became the support member also as there was a beter candidate to be the face of the team. My multi-skilled background in manufacturing, design, quality and purchasing helped to decide the make or outsource decissions and sourcing patner selection. I still remember my last days at Toyota on a very hot parking lot, putting the executives in these pullers to convince them and filling in surveys with collegues issues as new users to find our design blindspots 🥵. I left the team with a good start to manufacture in quality and a good push from the top in TME to support the project. Now the games are comming and happy to see the result. Fun to see each members skill from styling the covers, technical design, to the hard negotiations on budgets that lead to the wheelchair puller. Not sure how and who did what over the last years but GOOD JOB 😉!!! You guys make my day, much more then any new car I worked on!!! Especially the new mobility idea by ordering on an app is what I like most about the execution of the initial idea, just wonderfull. PS: team mates, I hope you sent a gift to the paraplegic persons we interviewed. We never could have gotten this far without their input and open discussion about their strugles. If not do it :-), get them in your product. Sorry long post 🤩

Toyota begins deliveries of vehicles to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, marking a milestone in more inclusive and sustainable mobility || TORONTO, Ontario (March 4, 2024) – Toyota, as the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, has started making the first deliveries of vehicles to support the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, underscoring its commitment to making Paris 2024 an innovative showcase of inclusive and sustainable mobility. It starts by making sure that athletes, stakeholders, staff, volunteers, and spectators can all move around safely with a reduced environmental impact. READ MORE: https://loom.ly/u0zuIck

Toyota to Provide Sustainable Mobility for All at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Toyota, as the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has unveiled its mobility concept for Paris 2024. Toyota will provide sustainable mobility solutions to athletes, officials, volunteers, accredited media and spectators with a focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and mobility for all – values shared by Toyota, the IOC, the IPC, and the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Toyota’s Ever Better Mobility for All philosophy believes that freedom of movement is fundamental for a diverse society. Toyota is on its way to becoming a mobility company, working […] - https://lnkd.in/dzcpBsy8 #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #batteryelectricvehicle #electricvehicles #europe #evfleet #fcev #hydrogenmobility #mobilitysolutions #sustainablemobility #toyota

I have just attended Engineers Australia's webinar 'Engineering the Olympics and Paralympics: Smart traffic solution'. I would like to give a big thank you to Megan Purdy for moderating, and a big thank you to those who spoke: Andrew Paynter - CTO at Transmax; who spoke about their software product; STREAMS Smart Motorways solution which is helping to move millions of commuters per day whilst prioritising safety (with a 30% accident reduction) and convenience (with a 42% reduction in transit time) on established sites in a cost-effective manner. Simon Washington - Founder and CEO at Advanced Mobility Analytics Group (AMAG); who spoke about the significant challenges that occur in the games such as; increased major constructions, an increase in drivers and traveller's a-familiar in local behaviours; laws and more, and atypical demand on the transport network. He also spoke about their AI solution which measures conflicts within traffic networks to predict the likelihood of crashes. Jason Deller - Customer Success Manager and Transport engineer at AMAG; who spoke about how AMAG's smart traffic AI can be used for the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games I found it very interesting how the companies solutions could interact with one another - Transmax developing a software solution and AMAG pioneering the use of AI to proactively predict when and where interference is needed to improve road safety and efficiency. Both prioritising proactive solutions, one which predicts needs and the other which react to existing and predicted needs. I am very confident that the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games - and the future of global transport management - will run smoothly with these brilliant and innovative companies directing the way. Thanks again, to those involved.

Not all mistakes are culpable and deserving of punishment. Some may be serendipitous and reveal deeper truths. Asics is a race sponsor of the 2024 Tokyo Marathon. A drawn map of the marathon route, printed on thousands of Tokyo Marathon T-shirts provided by Asics, showed the marquee event ending at a “funish” line in front of the Imperial Palace. Consequently, Asics apologised for the mistake. Perhaps Asics was on to something bigger. Running a marathon is often compared to overcoming the challenges and travails of life and our careers in a figurative sense. We need lots of determination, perseverance, focus, and hard work to achieve our goals. This is on top of all the training and practices, paired with a healthy diet and adequate rest, behind the scenes. Not enough is said about the importance of having fun. The benefits of fun, levity, and humour at work include improved morale, better mood, enhanced teamwork, higher productivity, strengthened resilience, higher energy levels, and lower attrition rates. With the plethora of change and disruption, and their accelerating rate, the finish line is also often either a mirage or a shifting one. When we have crossed that proverbial finish line for one of life and work's milestones, we pause to celebrate and have fun. But, life goes on and a new marathon commences. Hence, a finish line should properly be re-christened as a "funish" line. We trust in the process and have fun along the way. And we are not really finished yet even after crossing the line. It's time to make fun great again. #marathon #asics #fun

“500 Toyota Mirai HYDROGEN CARS to be used for 2024 Olympics and Paralympics” October 2, 2023 - By JOHN MAX “The automaker has stated that its H2 vehicles will be used for the zero-emission fleet in Paris. Toyota is an Olympic and Paralympic Games Worldwide Partner and has announced that it will be supplying 500 of its Mirai #hydrogencars to be used as the official fleet for the games in Paris next year.” “The goal is to offer mobility solutions to support decarbonization of the major sporting event.” “”In 2018, Akio Toyoda announced a major turning point for the Toyota Group: to transform the company from a car manufacturer to a mobility company,” said Toyota France Chair and CEO Frank Marotte. “With this new direction, the aim is to go beyond the boundaries of our industry by building a better society, based on #carbonneutrality.”” “Toyota’s announcement explained that achieving carbon neutrality requires an approach taking several paths. This means that while hydrogen cars will play an important role, so will #batteryelectricvehicles, #pluginhybrids and #fullhybrids as well. In this way, consumers across all regions will be able to select an option that will best suit their transportation needs.” “The Toyota Mirai hydrogen cars will provide Olympians and Paralympians with #zeroemissiontransportation.” “The fleet of Mirai sedans will be refueled using #H2 produced using #electrolysis powered by #renewableenergy.” “This fuel will be supplied by Air Liquide, an Official Hydrogen Supporter of the #OlympicGames and #ParalympicGames #Paris2024.” “At Paris 2024, Toyota is preparing to show its innovative capabilities in the development of #hydrogenpoweredmobilitysolutions. This commitment will be demonstrated through the Mirai hydrogen cars, together with other products,” said Toyota Motor Europe Head of the Olympic and Paralympic Division Cédric Borremans.” https://lnkd.in/e3vZnzrP? Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston #hydrogencars #hydrogenmobility #hydrogenfuel #greenhydrogen

This summer, #Paris 🇫🇷 will host the #Olympic and #Paralympic Games, and #Portugal 🇵🇹 will produce 250 "Toyota Microcar 6e Accessible People Movers" that will support the #transport of people with reduced #mobility during the event - with its production scheduled to begin this month 🚗💪 #Toyota is the international mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee – IOC and Paralympic Committee and presented some proposals to contribute to the reduction of the #carbon footprint 👣 of the #vehicle fleet destined for members of the organization, attendees, and participants - including those with disabilities or mobility difficulties ♿ Thanks to the #electrification 🔋 of these units, #CO2 emissions will be reduced by 50% compared to previous events 🌱👏 These inclusive #electric mobility vehicles will be produced in #Ovar (Portugal) by Toyota Caetano Portugal, and it is worth noting that the #partnership between Grupo Salvador Caetano 🇵🇹 and Toyota Motor Corporation 🇯🇵 started in 1968, being the Japanese brand's first factory in Europe 🇪🇺 #Iberia is the 2nd largest 🥈 #automotive cluster 🚙 in Europe 🇪🇺, and besides Toyota, Portugal hosts many other automotive manufacturers such as Volkswagen Group, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Stellantis 👌 You can read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gMmJC2R5 Pedro Perestrelo Pinto Frédéric Jung Paulo Passarinho Catarina Brás Ana Rita Nunes Inês Costa Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 aicep Portugal Global | France

Transportation is so much more then just cars. Depending on how and where you move about - and distances, the options are plentiful

IN READINESS FOR THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024, THE AIR LIQUIDE HYDROGEN STATION LOCATED AT PLACE DE L’ALMA SPORTS A NEW LOOK [Air Liquide] A showcase of the network of stations deployed in Ile-de-France (Greater Paris area), Air Liquide’s hydrogen station located at the heart of the capital city is an integral part of the ambition to organize more sustainable Games. Just over 100 days before the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, this network of stations will enable the filling of 500 hydrogen cars, contributing to accelerate the use of hydrogen for mobility. Official Supporter in hydrogen of Paris 2024, Air Liquide has designed and installed this station at Place de l’Alma (Paris). The Group will supply hydrogen of renewable origin to Paris 2024’s official fleet, which notably includes 500 hydrogen Mirai Toyota cars. For vehicles with intensive-use, hydrogen presents significant benefits, enabling fast refilling time as well as a long autonomy. A hydrogen fill-up is possible in about 5 minutes, for a range of up to 650 kilometers. Armelle Levieux, member of Air Liquide’s Executive Committee overseeing Hydrogen activities, underlines: “Paris 2024 represents a fantastic opportunity to accelerate the development and the adoption of hydrogen, a key solution to reduce CO2 emissions, in particular for intensive transport. Located at the heart of the French capital, the Place de l’Alma station embodies the showcase of an exceptional network, which will leave its mark as a lasting legacy. Present across the entire hydrogen value chain, Air Liquide contributes to the development of hydrogen, an essential molecule in the energy transition.” Hydrogen is a key solution for decarbonizing various sectors such as industry and mobility. In the field of transport, which accounts for a quarter of CO2 emissions worldwide, Air Liquide has multiplied by ten the volumes of hydrogen supplied to mobility worldwide in two years. The Group provides hydrogen to approximately 15,000 cars, 500 buses and 1,000 trucks in the world. Source: Air Liquide https://lnkd.in/eN375W7h