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Ready to plug in an electric RAV4? Tesla and Toyota think so |
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 Tesla Motors and Toyota announced an agreement to
initiate the development of an electric version of the RAV4.
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With an aim to market the EV in the United States in 2012, prototypes
will be made combining the Toyota RAV4 model with a Tesla electric
powertrain. Tesla plans to produce and deliver a fleet of prototypes to
Toyota for evaluation within this year. The first prototype has already
been built and is now undergoing testing.
In May,
Tesla and Toyota announced their intent to cooperate on the development
of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering
support. Tesla seeks to learn and benefit from Toyota’s engineering,
manufacturing, and production expertise, while Toyota aims to learn from
Tesla’s EV technology.
Tesla Model S
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Tesla Motors and Toyota announced an agreement to
initiate the development of an electric version of the RAV4.
