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Toyota bZ3 Official Reveal

Discussion in 'Toyota Hybrids and EVs' started by Tideland Prius, Oct 24, 2022.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    Oooh a teaser embedded within a press release.

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    A Toyota bZ series model under development


    Could this be the "Prius" bZ model?


    Also I wouldn't get too excited about the 600km range. It's under the CLTC cycle which is even more lenient than the old NEDC/pre-2007 EPA so I'd wager it's closer to 480km/300 miles if it were tested under the EPA. Still better than the bZ4X though.
     
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    You may get your wish

    Toyota is now putting in an EV manufacturing line at their USA TMMK Plant.

    Toyota Planning EV Production In US From 2025: Report (motor1.com)

    The batteries will be supplied by Toyotas own manufacturing plant right here in the USA

    Toyota Selects North Carolina for New U.S. Automotive Battery Plant | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website

    "When it comes online in 2025, TBMNC will have four production lines, each capable of delivering enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 vehicles―with the intention to expand to at least six production lines for a combined total of up to 1.2 million vehicles per year.

    The $1.29 billion investment, including funds to develop land and facilities, made by Toyota and Toyota Tsusho will be partially funded from a total investment of approximately $3.4 billion previously announced on October 18, which did not include funds for developing land and facilities, and is expected to create 1,750 new American jobs."
     
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