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Toyota to provide bZ4X customers with DC fast charger access through EVgo

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The 2023 Toyota bZ4X battery electric SUV, due to arrive at dealers later this year, will mark the start of a collaboration between Toyota Motor North America and EVgo to provide new bZ4X customers with access to DC fast-charging stations. kWh battery pack.

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Toyota announces bZ3 EV for China, second model in bZ series

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Toyota Motor Corporation announced the Toyota bZ3, the second model in its bZ series. The bZ3 is a battery electric sedan jointly developed for the Chinese market by BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY CO., BTET)—a joint venture established by Toyota and BYD Company Ltd. BYD)—and FAW Toyota Motor Co. FAW Toyota).

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Toyota, Subaru recalling 2023 bZ4X, Solterra EVs because the wheels may fall off

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Toyota is conducting a safety recall of 2023 model year bZ4X EVs. Toyota began selling the EV, co-developed with Subaru, earlier this year. If a wheel detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash, Toyota explained. Earlier post.).

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Toyota announces initial 8 California dealers for Mirai fuel cell vehicle

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Toyota has announced the first 8 California dealers for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, which will arrive in the dealerships in October. Toyota is planning for Mirai US sales volume of approximately 3,000 units through 2017. All Mirais will be sold and delivered through the authorized Mirai dealer of the customer’s choice.

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins.

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Toyota introduces new Yaris Cross compact SUV in Japan; TNGA GA-B platform; E-Four electric AWD

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Toyota Motor Corporation has released the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. Toyota is also offering HEV models featuring the E-Four (electric 4WD system) for the first time on a compact car. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25 l/100km, 72.4

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. The new RAV4 PHEV aims to boost the fun-to-drive appeal of RAV4, adopting the newly developed Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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