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Honored to be recognized by @MIT @techreview as one of the 50 Smartest Companies! https://t.co/B7S0q5Iovm pic.twitter.com/bN2VIoJhD3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) June 22, 2016

While both Tesla and Toyota have their hands in creating electrified, eco-friendly vehicles, Tesla Motors is all flash and sporty handling, while Toyota is profoundly practical. So what do these two distinctly different automakers have in common?

Both were named on the 50 Smartest Companies of 2016 list by the MIT Technology Review.

The Tech Review noted Toyota for its work creating the World Green Car of 2016, the...

We're funding 28,000+ species assessments with @IUCN to help protect biodiversity: https://t.co/wGteGwkSku pic.twitter.com/rOO0NUnMbL

— ToyotaGB (@ToyotaGB) May 10, 2016

The Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 launched last October, as a series of goals and challenges to help reduce the impact of automobiles on the planet's health.

"When tackling threats to the global environment, it is important to act early and boldly with concrete steps that will make a difference in people’s lives," said Didier Leroy, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation. "We did it in 1997

What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? https://t.co/jCKXGHTmjp pic.twitter.com/2vs96vMFu3

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) May 11, 2016

The Proclaimers are going to have to up the ante; Victor Sheppard of Houma, LA drove his Toyota Tundra 500,000 miles, and then he drove 500,000 more, and he did not break down on anyone's door.

"My truck looks great, and, except for a few little dents, it's almost like new," Sheppard said. "Even the seats look just as they were when I bought it. They're not as clean, of course, but they're…

If you were offered the chance to climb a 120-foot wall in the heart of Times Square, NYC, would you do it? This was the challenge that Toyota issued to Christina Fate, a rally race car navigator for her boyfriend-driver. It was part of a promotion for the all-new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Christina was only too happy to agree.

When you look at the Toyota Setsuna in photographs, it has this funny way of appearing like a toy wooden car, but this wooden car is no toy. It’s a concept vehicle produced by Toyota set to go on display at the Milan Design Week, and yes, it’s crafted predominantly out of wood.

Can a car be a family heirloom? Meet the amazing @Toyota Setsuna concept: https://t.co/It9DuM8Yu3 pic.twitter.com/bkqYweohhx

— BBC Autos (@BBC_Autos) April 6, 2016

Now that's an abstract concept, but one we here at our Augusta, ME Toyota dealership can get behind. Whatever your idea for the perfect 50th anniversary is, there's going to be a lot of fun surrounding the Toyota Corolla as the popular commuter car celebrates a huge milestone. Find out what's going on with the new 2017 Corolla and see what we have going on here in Maine.

Share your #Corolla50 memory for a chance to win a 2017 Corolla! Rules: https://t.co/1Fhbo5P6Iq #CorollaSweepstakes pic.twitter.com/ly1wPiW48i

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) March 30, 2016

If you’ve ever been in a major disaster—a flood, hurricane, tornado or other shocking storm—you know how scary it can be. Things can change so quickly from slightly worrisome to outright terror. During that time, it’s wonderful to be able to have someone provide you with help and hope.

That’s just what the American Red Cross does. It works with victims of disaster around the country and even the globe, to provide necessary medical and emotional support.

Toyota has been a sponsor of the nonprofit for quite some time.

You’ve seen it: the grit, determination and strength on an athlete’s face when they push themselves to the limit. If you’ve ever watched the Paralympic Games, you’ve seen these attributes magnified. Most of us have a hard time imagining the physical and mental strength it takes to compete in sports like fencing, sprinting, biking and hockey. Imagine doing any of these sports without a limb?

Toyota is proud to announce that it has become a sponsor of the Paralympics through the year 2024.

This morning, here at Charlie's Toyota, while researching topics for today's blog post, we came across a bit of exciting news we definitely did not see coming. During a press conference today, Toyota made the announcement that they will be establishing a new research and development company that will focus on the future of artificial intelligence. "Toyota Research Institute Inc." (TRI) will begin...

A.I. and robotics? Yes, we’re going there in a big way with a $1 billion R&D investment... https://t.co/60J7oOTBzk pic.twitter.com/mWnoQpmhL1

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) November 6, 2015

Okay, so maybe we're still waiting for the flux capacitor to become a thing, but the 21st century has brought about the Toyota Mirai. This hydrogen fuel-cell model is fueled by everything, including trash! What other prediction about 2015 did Back to the Future get right?