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LOCAL NEWS

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Toyota Lanka sponsors “Hybrid Learning Center” for AETI students

Toyota Lanka sponsored a fully-equipped Hybrid Technology Learning Room for the Automobile Engineering Training Institute (AETI) to elevate the automobile engineering sector in Sri Lanka. The hybrid learning center was launched at the recently held opening ceremony of AETI under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, Japanese Ambassador for Sri Lanka Kenichi Suganuma and many other renowned industry experts.

The learning center will benefit students who want to study the most advanced hybrid technology of Toyota and those who aspire to pursue automobile mechanics. This learning room will be featured with equipment

Like hybrid powertrains, hybrid vehicle inverters, electric control brake system components, hybrid vehicle inverter water pumps and CVT gearboxes. The walls of the center will showcase Toyota’s eco-friendly technology, Toyota Smart Mobility Society and Toyota Prius Generations aiming to provide further information to expand their knowledge about the industry.

Japanese Ambassador for Sri Lanka Kenichi Suganuma, Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training Chandima Weerakkody, Toyota Lanka Director/Chief Operating Officer Manohara Atukorala and AETI Chairman Shehan Seneviratne were present at the gathering

Toyota Lanka Ltd, the sole distributor for Toyota and Hino vehicles in Sri Lanka has an excellent reputation and projects like the Hybrid Learning Center will only make the company stronger in the industry as it continues to acquire the trust and admiration of the society. Moreover, the project is not just intended towards educating students but to pave the way for Sri Lankans to succeed in the automobile industry.

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