Oman Daily Observer

BUSINESS ALERT

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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.

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