It seems like automakers are coming up with new technologies left and right, but none of them can compete with Toyota. In 2015, Toyota received 1,636 patents, the most patents among all automakers for the second year in a row, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
They haven’t just limited themselves to auto innovations either. They have applied for patents for artificial skin, self-cleaning fabrics, and more. So not only are they a global auto leader but a leading global innovator as well.
“As companies in the automotive industry transform themselves into broader mobility providers, no auto company better demonstrates innovation and technology for the future than Toyota,” said Jeff Makarewicz, senior vice president, Toyota Technical Center (TTC), Toyota’s North American research & development headquarters. “We’re focused on delivering great experiences for our customers, a cornerstone of Toyota’s product commitment, and this recognition is proof we’re living up to that promise.”
“Toyota Leads Auto Industry in Innovation, Again! | Corporate.” Toyota USA Newsroom. Toyota, 30 June 2016. Web. 06 July 2016.
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