Toyota, BYD will jointly develop electric vehicles for China

Toyota will launch its first full-electric car in China next year, the C-HR/IZOA compact crossover, pictured. (Toyota)

By:

Naomi Tajitsu

By:

Reuters

July 19, 2019 09:53 AM

TOKYO -- Toyota will develop full-electric vehicles and batteries with China's BYD as it ramps up partnerships with Chinese players in order to build affordable EVs for the world's top auto market.

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