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Toyota struggles with lack of demand for their newest EV in Japan

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Toyota has halved the leasing fee and applied a roughly 10% discount to the lease-exclusive Toyota BZ4X in Japan. According to comments given to Reuters , this hesitancy has led to Toyota’s recent decision to discount the Toyota BZ4X in their home country.

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Second-life EV batteries market expected to reach $34.7B by 2027

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The uses of these batteries include commercial and industrial energy storage, EV charging, grid charging, and off-grid and residential energy storage. The top companies that are mentioned as key players include Tesla, BYD, Connected Energy, Hyundai Motor Company, Daimler AG, Toyota, and Nissan. Uses of Second-life EV Batteries.

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How to choose the right electric car charger?

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Charging speed is influenced by several factors, the most critical being the vehicle’s maximum charge rate and its specific charging curve. If this sounds technical, don’t worry, our previous articles provide explanations of these basic terms.

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Classic car rally to allow EVs to participate for the first time

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More premium companies include Charge Cars, Zero Labs, and ICON 4×4. Charge Cars is introducing an all-electric re-manufactured classic Mustang, while Zero Labs and ICON 4×4 are generally focusing on conversions of classic SUVs; Ford Broncos, Toyota Land Cruisers, Land Rover Defenders, etc.

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Panasonic unveils battery prototype with 5 times storage capacity 

Electric Vehicles India

Read the complete article to know more about Panasonic unveils battery prototype for Tesla. . Panasonic was Tesla’s exclusive battery supplier but it has again re-signed the agreement with Tesla. In both companies, Toyota holds 51% of the stake and Panasonic 49%.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

Clean Fleet Report

note: We’re republishing this article because it’s a good reminder of how technology timelines can slip and yet things are clearly moving forward. This article was written more than 10 years ago, when the forecasts were we would have personal and public robotaxis galore. This article may contain affililate links.

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EV Radar: December 2021

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New buildings will be required to include EV charging stations, as will renovated structures that have 10 or more parking spaces. The creation of this coalition means a big step toward getting a built-out charging infrastructure in the US. Toyota Sets Up EV Battery Plant. New battery plant for Toyota coming in North Carolina.