Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.

05/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/11/2026 06:12

Toyota Shares Vision for New EV Technologies on ‘Tomorrow’s World Today’ TV Show

'Power Ping Pong' episode to air May 16-17 on Science and Discovery Channels

PLANO, Texas (May 11, 2026) - When is a car more than a car?

Answer: When it's a mobile power generator, a home backup system and even a device that could help maintain energy resilience amid an ever more burdened electrical grid. As part of Toyota's multi-pathway approach, battery electric vehicles offer the promise of being able to help you get from more than just Point A to Point B.

That's the focus of Tomorrow's World Today episode 2 "Power Ping Pong," which features Toyota experts and technologies in development that aim to take on energy resilience and grid management. The episode is schedule to air Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. ET on the Science Channel and Sunday, May 17 at 7 a.m. across all U.S. time zones on the Discovery Channel.

Toyota subject-matter experts include Norman Lu (Enterprise Strategy & Solutions); Cody Emmert (Vehicle Marketing); Maddy Strutner (Home Energy Management Systems) as well as Apoorv Bhargava, CEO and co-founder of WeaveGrid, a grid-edge orchestration software provider for electric utilities. In the episode, they meet with field reporter Greg Costantino and host George Davison to discuss how they are bringing new dimensions to BEVs and the infrastructure that supports them.

Now in its 10th season, Tomorrow's World Today explores how things are made and what the future looks like. Episodes air on the Science Channel and Discovery Channel. Fans can also find every episode from Seasons 1-9 on the Tomorrow's World Today YouTube channel and listen to the TWT podcast, where host George Davison is hosting Norman Lu for a longer, supplemental interview.

To learn more about the Tomorrow's World Today or view past episodes, visit Home - Tomorrow's World Today®.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

For more information about Toyota, visit https://www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

About Tomorrow's World Today
Tomorrow's World Today is a dynamic television series dedicated to the latest advancements in technology, invention, innovation, and industry. By delving into transformative ideas and the stories behind them, the show provides an inside look at the future of innovation. For in-depth articles, exclusive digital content, and thought-leader interviews, visit our online hub at tomorrowsworldtoday.com.

Media Contacts

Jacob Brown
Communications Manager
Toyota Motor North America
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Matt Forsman
Production Manager
Tomorrow's World Today
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