Toyota runs out of US Tax Credits for EV purchasers
Toyota announced that as of Friday, the company has used up their allotment of US tax credits for hybrid and EVs. The $7,500 federal tax credit can be used for full or partially electric cars […]
Toyota recalls all 2,700 bZ4X EVs due to safety issues
Toyota is recalling 2,700 Toyota bZ4X two months after launching its first mass-produced EV SUV. The global recall is around issues with bolts on the wheel that could potentially lead to the wheel being disconnected […]
Redwood Materials and Toyota partner to recycle old EV batteries
Toyota has entered an agreement with a Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s company, Redwood Materials, to recycle old batteries from their electric vehicles. Redwood was founded by the Tesla co-founder to collects and recycles discarded EV […]
Toyota pushes back against criticism of their EV strategy
Toyota is pushing back against critics of their electrification strategy, noting that they need to offer a variety of powertrains for their customers. The pushback came during Toyota’s annual general meeting yesterday. Toyota doubled down […]
European Pension fund attacks Toyota for being timid on EVs
As Toyota prepares for its annual general meeting, it has come under attack from one of its largest shareholders. The AkademikerPension fund went on the offensive and noted that Toyota must go “all-in” on electric […]
Subaru to build first EV factory around 2027
Subaru announced plans today to spend 250 billion yen (USD$2.05 billion) over the next five years to accelerate their shift to electrification. Although it may come too late as the company only plans to build […]
Toyota bZ4X may not be able to use DC fast chargers when temperatures drop below freezing [Update]
Toyota’s first all-electric car, the bZ4X, is set to launch in North America this spring. That might be convenient timing as owners won’t find out about a potential pitfall of the electric SUV until winter […]
Toyota bZ4X electric SUV to launch in Canada this spring, starts at $44,900
Toyota has announced the bZ4X electric SUV will be coming to Canada later this spring, and it will be priced low enough for several trims to qualify for the $5,000 iZEV rebate. The bz4X is […]
Toyota follows Tesla’s lead and will develop camera-based self-driving technology
Tesla was criticized by many for opting to ditch radar and develop their self-driving technology using only cameras. Toyota subsidiary Woven Planet has now joined Tesla and will also develop self-driving technology without expensive sensors […]
Tesla tops IMD’s Future Readiness Indicator study for the third year in a row
According to IMD, one of Europe’s top business schools, Tesla is the best set up to succeed in the future. IMD’s latest Future Readiness Indicator study looked at the automotive sector specifically, focusing on a […]
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