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2023 Toyota bZ4X

Clean Fleet Report

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery (the front-wheel drive [FWD] model’s battery is slightly smaller at 71.4 Pricing has not been released for the 2022 bZ4X that is scheduled to be in dealers mid-2022. Toyota finally jumps into the electric pool. Town and Country. Pricing and Availability. Observations: 2023 Toyota bZ4X EV.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Establishing dealer network. GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." GMs global product chief Bob Lutz said he expects to have next-generation lithium-ion battery packs ready for the vehicles by October this year."Well I think that our No.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat.

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