Energy & Materials Intern - Carbon Neutral Strategy
Toyota Research Institute
About this role
This internship is within TRI’s Energy and Materials Division, specifically the Carbon Neutral Strategy Program, which focuses on energy systems research to support Toyota’s decarbonization strategies. The intern will work on developing analytical tools to study how policies, behaviors, and technology pathways affect vehicle turnover and powertrain mix. The role sits at the intersection of technology, business, and policy, contributing to industrial research of interest to the broader materials science and clean energy communities. Interns may collaborate with universities and national labs and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and internal strategic decision-making.
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About Toyota Research Institute
tri.globalToyota Research Institute (TRI) is Toyota’s research arm focused on advancing robotics, automated driving, human‑centered AI, energy and materials, and related technologies with the mission of "innovating to improve the human experience." TRI conducts fundamental and applied research to develop prototypes and scalable systems—ranging from automated driving stacks and human‑interactive driving to large behavior models and robotics—and publishes its technical work. The institute collaborates with academic and industry partners, shares findings via publications and a technical blog, and aims to translate research into safer, more useful products and services.
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About Toyota Research Institute
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San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
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4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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