Toyota tackles Tesla trauma with radical EV production overhaul

Takero Kato said the goal of the EV development division is to “change the future with BEVs.” (AUTOMOTIVE NEWS ILLUSTRATION)

June 24, 2023 05:30 AM

SUSUNO, Japan — Toyota Motor Corp. is coming to grips with Tesla trauma by rekindling its famed manufacturing mojo.

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