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Toyota Invests $500 Million in Electric Air Taxi Pioneer Joby Aviation đ
Toyota Motor Corporation is doubling down on the future of urban air mobility by injecting an additional $500 million into Joby Aviation to support the certification and commercial production of its electric air taxi. The strategic investment will be delivered in two equal tranches, bringing Toyota's total funding in the joby ecosystem to $894 million. The capital will be paired with hands-on manufacturing support as the aerospace startup prepares to launch commercial passenger services.
The market reacted with immediate enthusiasm, sending shares of the electric vertical takeoff and landing developer surging over 20% in early trading. By committing both capital and automotive manufacturing expertise, Toyota is taking a direct stake in scaling advanced air mobility infrastructure globally. The alliance provides the aerospace company with a massive capital cushion to navigate rigorous regulatory approvals while solidifying its path toward mass production.
Toyota Invests $500 Million in Electric Air Taxi Pioneer Joby Aviation đ
Toyota Motor Corporation is doubling down on the future of urban air mobility by injecting an additional $500 million into Joby Aviation to support the certification and commercial production of its electric air taxi. The strategic investment will be delivered in two equal tranches, bringing Toyota's total funding in the joby ecosystem to $894 million. The capital will be paired with hands-on manufacturing support as the aerospace startup prepares to launch commercial passenger services.
The market reacted with immediate enthusiasm, sending shares of the electric vertical takeoff and landing developer surging over 20% in early trading. By committing both capital and automotive manufacturing expertise, Toyota is taking a direct stake in scaling advanced air mobility infrastructure globally. The alliance provides the aerospace company with a massive capital cushion to navigate rigorous regulatory approvals while solidifying its path toward mass production.