Technical Development
Materials
Organic Materials--Rubber
1) Body and Interior
Year
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Technology developed and applied
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Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1997
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Ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber recycling technology using twin-screw reactive extrusion
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Corolla
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1998
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Low-cost, post-chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (post PVC), thermoplastic olefin (TPO) glass run
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Corolla
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- EPDM : ethlyene propylene diene rubber
2) Chassis
Year
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Technology developed and applied
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Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1970
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EPDM brake cylinder seal
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1987
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High-pressure brake hose for antilock brake system (ABS)
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- ABS : Antilock Brake System
3) Powertrain
Year
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Technology developed and applied
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Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1973
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EPDM water hose
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1980
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Fluororubber fuel hose
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1989
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Hydrogenated nitrile rubber (H-NBR)/aramid fiber timing belt
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Lexus
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1994
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Electrochemical-degradation-resistant water hose
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Corolla
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1998
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Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) resin molded rubber gaskets for intake manifolds
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Altezza
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- EPDM : ethlyene propylene diene rubber
Organic Materials--Fabric, Coverings, Linings, Filters
1) Powertrain
Year
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Technology developed and applied
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Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1951
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3-layer paper air filter
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2) Body and Interior
Year
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Technology developed and applied
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Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1940s
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Vinyl chloride leather covering
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1955
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Flat door trim
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1950s
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Rayon and nylon woven fabric
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1960
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Integrated-foam instrument panel
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Corona
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1963
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Suspended ceiling
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1970
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Molded ceiling
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Celica
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1970s
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Genuine leather seat covering
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1982
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Molded door trim
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Corona
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1983
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Powder slush-molded instrument panel covering
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Crown
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1988
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Ecsaine seats
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CarinaED
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1989
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TPO door trim covering
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Starlet
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1990
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Adhesive sheets
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Corolla
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1996
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Seatback board made from recycled trimmed ends of TPO coverings
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MarkII
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1999
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Post-PVC covering for dashboard silencer
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Vitz
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2000
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Airbag door material integrated in instrument panel
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Estima
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Semi-aniline genuine leather
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Celsior
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2011
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Bio based PET covering
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Lexus CT200h
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Organic Materials--Plastics, FRP, Urethane
1) Drivetrain
Year
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Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1992
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Composite propeller shafts
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MarkII
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2)Chassis
Year
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Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1993
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Long-fiber glass reinforced polypropylene automatic transmission shifter plate
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Celica
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1996
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Polyacetal (polyoxymethylene) fuel pump module
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Camry (TMMK, U.S.A. models)
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3) Powertrain
Year
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Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1981
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Polyamide (PA) 66G nylon radiator tank
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Crown
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1983
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PA11 fuel tube
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Corolla
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1990
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Polyamide-imide (PAI) piston coating
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Crown
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1996
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Resin intake manifold
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MarkII
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1999
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High-rigidity resin bumper made of TSOP-6
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Crown
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Resin gears for new S-series balance shaft
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Estima
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- TSOP : Toyota Super Olefin Polymer
4) Body, Interior and Exterior
Year
|
Technology developed and applied
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Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1957
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Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) roof panel
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Land Cruiser
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1970
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Elastomer color bumper
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Celica
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Urethane foam seat pad
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1974
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Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) overfender
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Corolla
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1976
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High-density polyethylene gasoline tank
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Carina
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1981
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PP bumper
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Tercel
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1982
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Polycarbonate (PC) outside handles
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Celica
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PC headlight lenses
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Tercel
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1983
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Fiber-reinforced reaction injection-molded urethane soft fascia
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Soarer
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1984
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Exterior-plate-colored reaction injected-molded urethane rear spoiler
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862B
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1986
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SMC sunroof housing
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CarinaED
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1991
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Super olefin polymer bumper
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Crown
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1994
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Resin airbag door with integrated covering
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Celsior
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1995
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Bumpers recycled from end-of-use bumpers
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RAV4
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1996
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Interior integrated resin material TSOP-5(Toyota Super Olefin Polymer-5)
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Corona
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1997
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Black-out film
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Caldina
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Bumper recycling technology based on twin-screw chemical breakdown method
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Starlet
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1999
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In-mold molding film for exterior parts
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Avalon
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2000
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Thermoplastic Polyurethane covering
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Celsior
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Door trim made of natural fiber kenaf
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Celsior
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2009
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Ecoplastic for interior parts
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SAI
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2012
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Polycarbonate (PC) panoramic roof
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Prius a
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- PP : poly propylene
SMC : Sheet Molding Compound
TSOP : Toyota Super Olefin Polymer
Organic Materials--Adhesives
1) Windshield Glass Installation and Bonding
Year
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Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1930s
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Window weather stripping made of natural rubber
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1960s
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Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)
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1970s
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EPDM
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1971
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Direct glazing polysulfide
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Crown
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1976
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Direct glazing 2-liquid urethane
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Crown, MarkII
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1981
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Direct glazing 1-liquid urethane
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Corolla
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Curing time improved
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1993
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Hot applied, 1-liquid urethane adhesive
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Celica
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1995
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Urethane bonding of integrated molded PVC molding of quarter window to body
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RAV4
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1996
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Low-cost urethane adhesive for gluing window
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Ipsum
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1997
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Solvent-free urethane window adhesive
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Avensis
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2001
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Primer-less urethane adhesive for body
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Opa
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- EPDM : ethlyene propylene diene rubber
PVC : polyvinyl chloride
2) Spot Sealants
Year
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Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
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Further detail
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1966
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Polybutadiene-based pastes and foams
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1967
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Styrene-butadiene (SBR)-based moldings and foams
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1978
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Acrylonitrile butadiene rubber NBR- and polyisoprene (IR)-SBR-based pastes and foams
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Celica
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3) Mastic Adhesives
Year
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Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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2003
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Spot-sealing mastic adhesive
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Hilux
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4) Panel Reinforcements
Year
|
Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
|
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1972
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Painted-surface-type prepreg sheet for doors
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Corolla
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1982
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Steel sheet reinforcement with glass cloth
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Soarer
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1983
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Oiled-surface-type prepreg sheet for doors
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Corolla
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1984
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Steel sheet reinforcement with steel plate
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MarkII
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1991
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Foaming property addition
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Soarer
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1997
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Chemically clean steel sheet reinforcement
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Crown
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2004
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Low-reinforcement prepreg sheet
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Prius
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2009
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Steel sheet reinforcement with vibration-damping property
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Lexus LS
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5) Structural Adhesives
Year
|
Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
|
Further details
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1973
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Epoxy hemming adhesive
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Carina
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1981
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Film-type epoxy adhesive
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Soarer
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1984
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2-liquid urethane for FRP
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Hilux
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1988
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Tape-type structural adhesive
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MarkII
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1991
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Foam-tape structural adhesive
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Crown
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1993
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Structural adhesive for aluminum hoods
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Supra
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1997
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Non-methylene chloride primer for FRP
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MR2
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2003
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Rear wheel arch structural adhesive
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WISH
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2011
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Structural adhesive for J flange wheel arch
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Corolla
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- FRP : Fiber-reinforced plastic
6) Interior Adhesives
Year
|
Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
|
Further details
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1950s
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Chloroprene foam double-sided tape
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1980s
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Chloroprene foam double-sided tape (thermo-hardening type)
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1980s
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Chloroprene foam double-sided tape (thermo-fusing type)
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1980s
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Acrylic foam double-sided tape
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1984
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Polyethylene foam double-sided tape
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MarkII
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1994
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Acrylic foam double-sided tape compatible with acid-rain-resistant paint
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1950s
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Recyclable rubber parts and paste
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1970s
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Resin-based hot melt adhesive made primarily of thermoplastic resin
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1980s
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Rubber-based hot melt adhesive
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1990s
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Reactive hot melt adhesive
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1960s
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Vinyl acetate, paste
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1950s
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Butyl-based paste
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1960s
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Butyl tape
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1980s
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Hot butyl
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1950s
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Solvent-based rubber adhesive
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1980s
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Urethane-based, 2-liquid type adhesive
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1997
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Hot melt adhesive for soundproofing felt used at Takaoka Plant
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Corolla
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7) Adhesives and Sealants for Mechanical Parts
Year
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Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
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Further details
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1980s
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Formed-in-place gasket of room temperature vulcanization silicone
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2000
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Two-component curing FIPG
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Crown
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2003
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Cured In Place Gasket (CIPG)
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Prius
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8) Adhesive Labels
Year
|
Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
|
Further details
|
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2003
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Laser label
|
Opa
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2009
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Theft-prevention laser label
|
Lexus LS
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Organic Materials--Soundproofing Materials
1) Vibration-damping Materials
Year
|
Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
|
Further details
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1940s
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Adhesive-type asphalt-impregnated board
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1963
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Asphalt sheet
|
Crown
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1966
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Pressure-adhesion asphalt sheet
|
Corolla
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1968
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Magnetically adhesive asphalt sheet
|
MarkII
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1979
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High vibration-damping asphalt sheet containing mica
|
Celica
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1984
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Steel-plate-sandwiched asphalt sheet
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MR2
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1986
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Multi-layer asphalt sheet for flattening the floor
|
Supra
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1988
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Resin-bound asphalt sheet
|
MarkII
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1989
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Lightweight asphalt sheet
|
Celica
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1994
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Foamed, single-layer asphalt sheet
|
Celsior
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2000
|
Paint-on vibration-damping material
|
Crown
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2005
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Rubber-based vibration-damping sheet
|
Lexus LS
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2) Sound-absorbing and Sound-proofing Materials
Year
|
Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
|
Further details
|
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1950s
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Hard board and hemp felt
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1967
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Molded felt dashboard silencer
|
Crown
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1974
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Molded glass-wool hood silencer
|
Crown
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1976
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Molded felt hood silencer
|
MarkII
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1989
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Molded urethane dashboard silencer
|
Celica
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1992
|
Low-sprung felt for front silencer
|
MarkII
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1997
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High-rigidity asphalt sheet
|
Aristo
|
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High-rigidity foam filler
|
Celsior
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1999
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Vibration-damping coating
|
Crown
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3) Fillers and Sealants for Pillar Space
Year
|
Technology developed and applied
|
Applicable Vehicle
|
Further details
|
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1987
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High-foaming moldings and foaming fillers
|
Crown
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1988
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Multi-layer, high-foaming filler
|
Celsior
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Flame-retardant high-foaming filler
|
Celsior
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1991
|
Paste-type high-foaming filler
|
Aristo
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1994
|
High-rigidity epoxy-based foaming filler
|
Celsior
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1997
|
High-rigidity rubber-based foaming filler
|
Crown Majesta
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2000
|
Vibration-damping foaming filler
|
Celsior
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2007
|
Sound-absorbing foaming filler
|
Celsior
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