FOCUS: New chief Koji Sato to embark on EV push as Toyota plays catch-up

Revving up the electric vehicle business is the first priority for Koji Sato as the new chief executive of Toyota Motor Corp. strives to sharpen its competitive advantage as the world's No. 1 automaker.The 53-year-old veteran engineer has pledged to address energy security and carbon neutrality, and aims to transform Toyota from a conventional auto manufacturer into a mobility company at the same time.The world's largest auto seller is the leading maker of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles but lags behind in pushing all-electric vehicles.Toyota currently offers several green technology opti…READ FULL ARTICLE