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Toyota unveils 2 New bZ series EV models at Auto Shanghai

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Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled two BEV concept models, the bZ Sport Crossover Concept and bZ FlexSpace Concept, at Auto Shanghai. The concept models are being developed as part of the Toyota bZ series, a brand dedicated to BEVs. It is planned to be produced and sold by FAW Toyota Motor.

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Toyota and Beijing SinoHytec form JV to produce and sell FCRD fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles

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Toyota Motor Company and Beijing SinoHytec have established a joint venture company to promote the commercial vehicle fuel cell system industry in China. The planned joint venture will be based in Beijing and named Toyota SinoHytec Fuel Cell (FCTS). Plans are to launch this system into the Chinese market this year.

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BYD, Toyota jointly to develop battery electric vehicles for Chinese market

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and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed an agreement for the joint development of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In terms of BEVs, Toyota is now developing a wide range of vehicles, from pedestrian-zone (or walking-area) BEVs to ultra-compact two-seater BEVs, as well as conventional-size passenger vehicle BEVs, among others.

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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.

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Toyota to develop hybrid vehicles with two Chinese partners

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The Nikkei reports that Toyota plans to develop hybrid vehicles with two Chinese automakers; Toyota made the announcement at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Toyota also recently formed a joint venture in China to make batteries for hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Why You Don't Underestimate Toyota In The Electric Race

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Toyota buys out Panasonic's share in a battery joint-venture, BYD cuts prices and one Chinese component delays shipments of VW's cars.

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Toyota CEO admits it will need to act urgently to keep up in the Chinese EV market

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After revealing a slew of new fully electric vehicles aimed at reconnecting with its customer base in China, Toyota’s recently appointed CEO, Koji Sato, says more needs to be done to keep up with the competition. more… The post Toyota CEO admits it will need to act urgently to keep up in the Chinese EV market appeared first on Electrek.

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