Toyota Tiptoes Timidly Into The World Of EVs
Toyota says it will have two new battery electric cars and one new plug-in hybrid car on sale in America in 2021 — or maybe 2022?
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Toyota Announces Fluoride-Ion Solid State Battery, Plans To Stop Selling Prius In Germany
Researchers at Kyoto University working with Toyota say they have developed a solid state fluoride-ion battery with 7 times the energy density of a lithium-ion battery.
Toyota RAV4 Prime: 302 HP, All Wheel Drive, Under $40,000
The Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV has 302 horsepower, 42 miles of range, and a price below $40,000.
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Brake Defects In Toyota Hybrid Vehicles
A major law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Toyota alleging many of its hybrid models have a defect in their braking system that could cause the cars not to slow properly when needed.
Toyota’s Super Secret Plan To Rule The World With Hybrid Cars
Larry Hutchinson, head of Toyota Canada, told an audience last week that governments should stop telling car companies what to build and let them decide what cars will do the most to lower carbon emissions and appeal to consumers.
Honda & Toyota To Emphasize Hybrids Over Battery Electric Vehicles
The head of Honda says he doesn’t think there is a place for electric cars in the company’s lineup. Instead he thinks hybrids are the answer. Toyota seems to agree.
Toyota & BYD Form Joint Venture To Manufacture Electric Cars In China
In a surprise move, Toyota and BYD have agreed to form a joint venture to develop and produce electric cars for the Chinese market.
Toyota Passes On EVs In Favor Of Hybrids & Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Toyota’s presentations at the e-volution event focused on a dual prong approach to alternative fuel vehicles. For the near term, Toyota will focus on extending its hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology into new segments, extending the technologies horizontally across its lineup in the US.
Toyota & Sharp Working On Solar Powered Prius
Toyota is testing high efficiency solar panels supplied by Sharp to extend the range of its Prius Prime.
Toyota & Panasonic Form Battery Manufacturing Partnership
Toyota and Panasonic have agreed to a new joint venture that is expected to lower the cost of batteries and boost solid state technology research. Does this mean Toyota is finally ready to embrace the electric car revolution?
