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NDTV
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Toyota Records 5 Percent YoY Growth In June 2025 With 28,869 Unit Sales
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced its sales performance for the month of June, 2025. The brand recorded sales of 28,869 units in June 2025, including 26,453 in the domestic market, and 2416 units exported. which previously stood at 27,474 units in June 2024. Thus, witnessing a 5 percent YoY growth in the month. Also, Toyota recorded sales and exports of 1,74,885 units during H1 2025 (January-June 2025), which previously stood at 1,50,250 units in H1 2024, witnessing a 16 percent growth this year. Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President of Toyota Kirloskar Motor's Sales-Service-Used Car Business, said- "TKM sales in the month of June 2025 was 5% higher than that of June 2024. We continue to strongly engage with our customers through after sales service support offerings and value-added offerings that are aimed at enriching their ownership experience at every step. As we move through the rest of the year, we will remain agile and focused on what our customers want and continue to serve the market effectively." Also Read: JSW MG Motor India Registers 21 Percent Sales Growth In June 2025 Also, June marked the introduction of the Fortuner and Legender in their new 'Neo Drive' avatars, featuring an advanced 48-Volt system that offers improved fuel efficiency, enhanced driving performance, and elevated comfort. The encouraging response to the new addition to our portfolio reaffirms our commitment to offering advanced mobility solutions that meet the evolving expectations of Indian consumers. To expand its offering further, TKM exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ohmium International, a leading PEM [Proton Exchange Membrane] hydrogen technology provider. Under this, both companies will assess the feasibility of integrated, Green hydrogen-driven power solutions such as the microgrid, which can be applied across diverse use cases like data centers, far-away locations sensitive to environmental restrictions, and more.
India Today
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Toyota records 5% sales growth in June 2025, 16% surge in first half
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced a 5% growth in sales for June 2025, reaching 28,869 units compared to 27,474 units in June 2024. The growth includes 26,453 units sold domestically and 2,416 units exported. For the first half of 2025 (January–June), TKM recorded a 16% rise, with total sales of 174,885 units against 150,250 units in the same period last Wadhwa, Vice President of Sales-Service-Used Car Business at TKM, attributed the success to the company's focus on customer engagement. "TKM sales in the month of June 2025 was 5% higher than that of June 2024. We continue to strongly engage with our customers through after-sales service support offerings and value-added offerings that are aimed at enriching their ownership experience at every step. As we move through the rest of the year, we will remain agile and focused on what our customers want and continue to serve the market effectively," he said.A key highlight for June was the launch of the Fortuner and Legender in their new 'Neo Drive' variants, equipped with an advanced 48Volt system for better fuel efficiency, performance, and comfort. On the corporate front, TKM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ohmium International, a leading provider of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen technology. The partnership aims to explore scalable, green hydrogen-driven power solutions, such as microgrids, for applications like data centers and environmentally sensitive locations. More details are available at Toyota Bharat's news the safety front, the Toyota Innova Hycross has become the first MPV to receive a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP (BNCAP), the country's vehicle crash assessment programme. The Hycross also emerges as the safest three-row model tested under BNCAP to date, making it a safe choice in the MPV operates two manufacturing plants in Bidadi, Karnataka, with a combined production capacity of 342,000 units annually. The first plant, established in 1997, produces models like the Innova HyCross, Innova Crysta, Fortuner, and Legender, while the second, operational since 2010, manufactures the Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Hilux. Other models in TKM's portfolio include the Glanza, Rumion, and Urban Cruiser Taisor, with the Vellfire and LC 300 imported as Completely Built Units (CBU). Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
NDTV
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Toyota Partners With Ohmium To Develop Green Hydrogen Energy Solutions In India
In a significant push towards clean energy innovation and carbon neutrality, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Ohmium International to co-develop integrated Green Hydrogen power solutions for the Indian market. The collaboration brings together Toyota's expertise in fuel cell technology with Ohmium's capabilities in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen technology. The two companies will jointly explore the deployment of scalable, efficient hydrogen-powered microgrids for various applications, including data centres and remote locations with stringent environmental norms. The move signals Toyota's growing intent to diversify its hydrogen strategy in India - moving beyond mobility to support broader clean energy infrastructure. India has set an ambitious goal to achieve energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. As part of this broader energy transition, Green Hydrogen is increasingly seen as a key enabler, offering a low-carbon alternative for energy storage, industrial use, transportation, and decentralised power generation. To catalyse this shift, the Government of India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission in 2023, aiming to build a self-reliant hydrogen economy driven by local R&D and investment. Aligning with this vision, TKM's partnership with Ohmium is positioned as a critical step in developing indigenous, future-ready hydrogen solutions that can help India meet its decarbonisation targets. As part of the MoU, Toyota will contribute its technical expertise, provide system integration support, and supply fuel cell modules. Ohmium, meanwhile, will take the lead in designing and testing the prototype of a Green Hydrogen-powered microgrid system. These microgrids will be modular and scalable in nature, and can serve as decentralised energy sources for critical infrastructure and off-grid environments. The feasibility study will explore practical applications across sectors, laying the groundwork for wider deployment of hydrogen solutions in India. This partnership builds on Toyota's ongoing efforts to promote hydrogen-based technologies in India. In 2022, TKM launched the Toyota Mirai demonstration project in collaboration with iCAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology), marking the debut of a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) on Indian roads. The project aimed to assess real-world feasibility and gather data to support a nascent hydrogen ecosystem. In early 2023, TKM also partnered with Ashok Leyland to supply Fuel Cell Modules for the development of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle prototypes. A separate collaboration with the Government of Kerala focused on evaluating the viability of hydrogen-powered mobility in the state.
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Toyota and Ohmium partner to co-develop green hydrogen power solutions in India
Under the project, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Ohmium will design and evaluate the performance of hydrogen-driven microgrid prototypes suitable for real-world use (Mohd Nasir for HT Auto) Notify me In a major step toward decarbonization and energy independence, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has entered a strategic partnership with Ohmium International, a Bengaluru-based specialist in PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) hydrogen technology. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop integrated green hydrogen power solutions tailored for the Indian context. The project demonstrates Toyota's growing emphasis on developing clean energy technologies and supporting India's vision of a hydrogen and carbon-free future. The MoU was also positively received by important government officials in India. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari endorsed the initiative, describing hydrogen as a clean and renewable source of energy that is viewed as fuel of the future. Also Read : Toyota unveils portable hydrogen energy cartridge. Can this be a game-changer? It is a key to building a self-reliant and carbon-neutral India. 'I commend Toyota and Ohmium for making strong efforts with cleaner energy options through advanced hydrogen-led capabilities," he added. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, said, 'Strategic collaborations such as this, between Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Ohmium, have the potential to significantly accelerate the progress towards a hydrogen-powered green energy future." Toyota's expanded vision: Fuel cell technology beyond cars Toyota, known globally for pioneering fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), is now leveraging its expertise in fuel cell modules to support India's stationary energy needs. Under the MoU, TKM will supply advanced fuel cell modules, offer system integration, and provide technical consultation. Ohmium, a leader in PEM hydrogen electrolyzer technology, will design and evaluate the performance of hydrogen-driven microgrid prototypes suitable for real-world use. Manasi Tata, Vice Chairperson, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, stated that through this collaboration with an innovative PEM technology player like Ohmium, the company is not only advancing hydrogen applications but also reinforcing its support for the country's 'Make in India' initiative. Toyota and Ohmium are both motivated by working toward practical, scalable and sustainable hydrogen energy solutions that are tailored to India's energy needs – in transportation and myriad pastures (Mohd Nasir for HT Auto) In 2022, TKM was introduced to the green hydrogen sector in India with the launch of the Toyota Mirai with iCAT. This was a pilot project to create public awareness and establish knowledge on hydrogen technology in the mobility sector. In 2023, TKM collaborated with Ashok Leyland to develop fuel cell modules for trial hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles. This alliance is yet another development in Toyota's people developed program to aid India's decarbonisation objectives via its multi-pathway approach which favours hybrid electrification and ethanol-blend technologies. In August 2023, TKM was also able to showcase the world's first BS 6 (Stage II) Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle concept on the Innova Hycross platform with a varied clean energy policy Toyota and Ohmium are both motivated by working toward practical, scalable and sustainable hydrogen energy solutions that are tailored to India's energy needs – in transportation and myriad pastures. Also Read : Hydrogen fuel of future, vehicles to run on green fuel in coming years: Gadkari Aligning with national hydrogen goals India has ambitious energy targets: energy self-reliance by 2047 and net-zero by 2070. India wants to establish a strong hydrogen economy, based on domestic R&D and commercial partners, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched in 2023. TKM and Ohmium's partnership clearly exemplifies this national vision. The partnership, using microgrid based solutions, is addressing the country's acute energy shortages in remote and industrial areas while avoiding fossil fuel-based energy. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 26 Jun 2025, 09:29 AM IST
India.com
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Ohmium Join Forces to Advance Green Hydrogen Solutions in India
New Delhi – In a significant move towards sustainable mobility and clean energy adoption, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ohmium International, a leading global player in PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) hydrogen technology. The collaboration aims to explore and develop green hydrogen-based energy solutions tailored for India. The MoU was formalized at an event held at the Shangri-La Eros Hotel in New Delhi, attended by top government officials and industry leaders. The ceremony was presided over by Union Minister for Roads, Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, with Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, and Shri Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister of Environment, Industries and Forests (Delhi), as guests of honor. This strategic collaboration will focus on integrating Toyota's advanced PEM fuel cell modules with Ohmium's modular and efficient electrolyzer systems to create scalable and cost-effective green hydrogen solutions. The goal is to support India's decarbonization efforts in industries like transportation, energy, and manufacturing. Toyota Kirloskar Motor, backed by its parent Toyota Motor Corporation Japan, will contribute its global expertise in hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. Ohmium, which operates manufacturing facilities in India and maintains a global green hydrogen project pipeline, will provide its state-of-the-art electrolyzers, equipped with advanced power electronics and cooling systems. 'Our partnership marks a major milestone in the pursuit of clean energy solutions,' said Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer and SVP at Toyota Kirloskar Motor. 'By combining our fuel cell innovations with Ohmium's technological strength in hydrogen production, we aim to accelerate India's transition to a carbon-neutral future.' Echoing this sentiment, Ohmium CEO Arne Ballantine said, 'Toyota's legacy in hydrogen technology is unmatched. Together, we will make green hydrogen practical and accessible across various sectors in India.' This partnership reinforces both companies' commitment to India's energy security and sustainability goals, and paves the way for a future where hydrogen becomes a mainstream energy source.
