Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation are reshaping the future of urban air mobility through their seven-year partnership, blending Toyota’s manufacturing expertise with Joby’s pioneering focus on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This collaboration took center stage at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Japan, where Chairman Akio Toyoda and Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt unveiled their shared vision for cleaner, more efficient transportation.
A key highlight of the event was the debut of Joby’s zero-emission eVTOL air taxi—showcased outside the U.S. for the first time. This innovative aircraft represents a bold step toward transforming urban commuting. “This is a significant milestone towards making clean air travel an everyday reality,” said Bevirt. Akio Toyoda echoed this optimism, stating, “Toyota’s ambition is to provide freedom of mobility for everyone.”
The partnership underscores Toyota’s evolving identity as a mobility company. Nearly a century after founder Sakichi Toyoda envisioned battery-powered planes, the company continues to push boundaries in sustainable transport. The eVTOL air taxi promises to revolutionize city travel by offering a time-saving, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods.
Looking ahead, Toyota and Joby are committed to refining battery efficiency, safety, and flight range to make urban air mobility practical and accessible. As urban congestion grows, this collaboration provides hope for a cleaner, more efficient future, where air taxis ease traffic and preserve the environment. Together, Toyota and Joby are not just innovating transportation—they’re redefining mobility itself.
