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Toyota introduces President Marcos to Next Generation Tamaraw and Hydrogen Technology

In photo (from left) are Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go, TMP Executive Vice President for Manufacturing Yasuhiro Kutsuki, Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady of the Philippines Louise Araneta-Marcos, Toyota Asia Region CEO Masahiko Maeda, TMP President Masando Hashimoto, TMP Vice Chairman Dr. David Go, and TMP First Vice President for Corporate Affairs Josephine Villanueva during the company’s visit at the Malacañan Palace.

At Malacañan Palace, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was recently shown Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation’s (TMP) future Next Generation Tamaraw and a hydrogen-powered concept car. The occasion emphasized TMP’s dedication to economic growth, sustainable mobility solutions, and the advancement of the regional auto manufacturing sector.

In particular, the recent PHP 5.5 billion investment in the production of the Philippine-made Next Generation Tamaraw, also known regionally as the Toyota Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicle (IMV) 0 (Zero), was praised by President Marcos for Toyota’s ongoing investment in the Philippines. In addition to enabling Mobility for All through the easily convertible Tamaraw, this investment includes vehicle production, parts localization, and the development of a new in-house vehicle conversion capability, further solidifying TMP’s contributions to maintaining the viability of the nation’s automotive and parts manufacturing industries.

President Marcos expressed his appreciation for Toyota’s continued investment in the Philippines, particularly the recent PHP 5.5 billion-investment in the production of the Philippine-made Next Generation Tamaraw, also known regionally as the Toyota Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicle (IMV) 0 (Zero). This investment encompasses vehicle production, parts localization, and the establishment of a new in-house vehicle conversion capability, further solidifying TMP’s contributions to sustaining the viability of automotive and parts manufacturing industries in the country and furthermore enabling Mobility for All through the easily convertible, Tamaraw.

DEMONSTRATING CARBON NEUTRALITY COMMITMENT. Toyota Motor Philippines showcases to President Marcos and the First Lady Liza Marcos the Corolla Cross H2 Concept, an internal combustion engine vehicle that is powered by hydrogen and emits virtually zero carbon dioxide.

During the courtesy call of Toyota Motor Asia and TMP’s top officials at the Palace, the mobility leader displayed prototype conversion units of the Tamaraw, demonstrating its versatility and adaptability to the needs of Filipinos. Returning as a light commercial vehicle, TMP presented its aim to revive this iconic model into the next ‘national car’ by catering to specialized conversion needs of various Philippine Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and individuals.

At the same event, President Marcos received a letter of intent from TMP for its planned donation of five (5) Tamaraw units, which will be converted and turned over to the government in 2025. These include five (5) ambulances which will be used to support various mobility needs through the “Lab For All” health program of the First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos.

CREATING MOBILITY FOR ALL. TMP President Masando Hashimoto presents the Ambulance conversion unit of the Next Generation Tamaraw that will support the First Lady’s “Lab For All” health program.

Reinforcing Toyota’s global commitment to Carbon Neutrality, the company introduced its “Beyond Zero” movement to the government. This corporate initiative supports the Philippine government’s direction toward a clean energy and low carbon economy transition, aligning with key national policies related to the transportation sector such as the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) and Philippine Energy Plan.

Underscoring its multi-pathway approach to decarbonization, TMP also used the occasion to present the Corolla Cross H2 Concept developed by Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) in Japan. This Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (HICEV) utilized hydrogen gas supplied by a local producer and filled through a Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS) exclusively imported from an end-use application provider in Malaysia.

“For Toyota’s point of view, we would like to provide the most suitable vehicle technology for the country’s specific energy strategy. Matching multi-pathways with energy, Toyota has many powertrains available and currently being developed,” said Toyota Asia Region chief executive officer Masahiko Maeda.

In addition to acknowledging the nation’s wealth of resources, TMP highlighted how diversifying energy sources may foster the growth of associated industries and support the decarbonization objectives of other sectors, such as transportation. Hydrogen has the potential to be one of the cutting-edge alternative energy sources that offers the possibility of zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, thanks to Toyota’s most extensive selection of xEV powertrain technology.

TMP said it is diversifying sustainable mobility with xEV usership services and investigating the advantages of data solutions and connected technology for travel or logistic efficiency resulting in CO2 reduction, in addition to its commitment to decarbonize the entire vehicle life cycle, from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, distribution, and recycling automobiles and batteries.

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