Toyota Motor Corporation is reportedly developing a vehicle using components sourced from Chinese suppliers. The vehicle is said to have a design that is neither an EV nor an HV, drawing attention to the background and purpose of its development.
An article has reported that Toyota Motor Corporation is sourcing components through Chinese suppliers and developing a vehicle. The article discusses the specific sources of some parts, the scale of procurement and the stage of development.
The vehicle in question is described as having characteristics that are neither those of an EV nor an HV, and is reported to have features outside the conventional framework of electrification. The article provides details on the vehicle's positioning, its intended market and the background to its technical direction.
The article discusses the background and purpose of the development and points out that cooperation with Chinese suppliers could affect Toyota's future technology strategy and the structure of its supply chain.