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through the charging stand to a home's lights and power outlets. With a fully charged battery and full tank of gasoline, a Prius PHV can supply power for average Japanese household electricity use (approximately 10 kWh) for four days.
Interest in smart grid technology and expectations for the effective use of electric vehicle batteries has increased due to recent anticipated electricity shortages in Japan, the beginning of full-scale renewable energy introduction and an increased need for emergency power supplies.
TMC developed its V2H system while closely complying with existing charging and communications speci cations de ned by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), as well as with electrical safety standards and regulations. Going forward, TMC hopes to promote the widespread use of V2H systems while closely studying — conscious of standardisation trends — system, hardware, power generation and other relevant speci cation standards.
In addition to the V2H system, TMC has also developed devices capable of supplying electricity from PHVs directly to home devices, for use at emergency shelters in the event of a disaster. The devices will be installed on the PHVs used in this round of the Toyota City Project tests.
In Oman, Toyota is a household name. Toyota offers enduring quality and nothing comes close to it in terms of value-retention. It is no surprise; therefore, that Toyota soars far above the rest, with a dominant market share and ever-expanding customer base.
The unmatched, nationwide parts and service support of Saud Bahwan Group makes Toyota's pride of place a reality. Toyota customers in Oman enjoy 6-year unlimited mileage protection, over 98 per cent parts availability and round-the-clock care, amongst many other exclusive privileges from the Group. ceptional qualities like uncompromising safety, exceptional comfort and durability” he added.
Yokohama’s Gold Rush promotion has a nationwide appeal. And customers in every part of Oman have an equal chance of being a winner. Besides the grand prize of the all-new Ford Focus, customers can also win gold prizes in the monthly raf e draws at various locations all over Oman.
Yokohama tyres are ideally designed to meet the demanding operating conditions of Oman. Yokohama’s state-of-the-art technology ensures top-notch safety and reliable performance.
Today’s customers insist on Yokohama for another all-important reason — safety. Yokohama tyres have won global acceptance as ‘safe’ tyres which are engineered to offer excellent road grip and comfortable smooth drive, in addition to extended tyre life.
Yokohama passenger car tyre range includes the newly launched A-drive. With this range, Yokohama is catering to a new market segment – drivers of compact cars who desire better road grip, driving comfort, well-balanced performance and mileage.
The A-drive range of car tyres is sure to impress consumers with its shape and pattern. These are designed to maximise the contact on the ground, thus providing classleading road grip.
Yokohama Rubber Company, Japan is among the world’s leading tyre manufacturers, enjoying the status of a technology leader in the global tyre industry. Yokohama tyres are engineered to provide rm road grip, maximum stability and silent, smooth ride over vastly varied terrain and operating conditions. Manufactured at one of the world’s largest and the most advanced facilities of its kind, the tyres are also torturetested at D-Parc, one of the most challenging test tracks in the world, to ensure maximum safety.
In Oman, the Saud Bahwan Group markets Yokohama tyres with a nationwide network of 45 branches and 475 dealers.