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- Will launch in 2012PC Magazine: Toyota Plans All-Electric Car for U.S. by 2012 (January 12, 2009)
- Will be sold in Europe, United States and JapanWashington Post: Toyota plans global electric car launch (January 12, 2009)
- Debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 11, 2009PC Magazine: Toyota Plans All-Electric Car for U.S. by 2012 (January 12, 2009)
- Four-seat light weight carLA Times: Toyota FT EV (January 12, 2009)
- Targeted towards city drivers who commute about 50 miles between home and workPC Magazine: Toyota Plans All-Electric Car for U.S. by 2012 (January 12, 2009)
- Toyota already has another city commuter car, the Toyota iQ, which runs on a gasoline engine
- The FT-EV is based on the Toyota iQWashington Post: Toyota plans global electric car launch (January 12, 2009)
- Features air bags for rear passengers, mounted at rear windowsLA Times: Toyota FT EV (January 12, 2009)
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Toyota
Toyota is the top global automaker by sales. However, the company, like other car makers, has been affected by the financial crisis. Toyota suffered a reduction of 16% in sales in 2008.FOX Business: Ford, Toyota, GM Sales Plunge More Than 30% on Month (January 5, 2009)Quote
"Now, more than ever, while we are so focused on the pressing issues of the moment, we cannot lose sight of our future. Nowhere is this more important than with our industry’s duty and commitment to provide true sustainable mobility with vehicles that significantly reduce fuel consumption, our carbon footprint and overall greenhouse gases." — Irv Miller, Toyota Motor Sales Group Vice President, Environmental and Public Affairs
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FT-EV Toyota Questions
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Does Toyota offer a pension for employees? 1 AnswerAccording to their website, Toyota offers both a 401K and a pension. http://www.toyota.com/html/talentlink/hr/whytoyota/benefits.html read more -
What is the likelihood that Toyota will shutdown NUMMI in 2010? 1 AnswerI say its 50/50 years ago GM raised their quality ratings by shutting down the Van Nuys plant and there is a general attitude of me me me in this state so I thi... read more -
Why Toyota cars are not available in Indian market? 2 AnswersThe main reason is that local players like Tata and Maruti provide low price cars which are affordable to most of the Indians. read more -
What company makes the main battery for the Toyota Prius? 1 AnswerPanasonic EV Energy makes batteries for the hatchback read more
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