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Toyota does a re-boot of its EV approach.
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I saw that this morning as well and was thinking of bringing it up here. The other article that stood out almost like Toyota marketing was their bZ3 production in China (for the Chinese market only), essentially outsourcing the entire vehicle to BYD, but taking credit for it being a Toyota.
Sounds like Toyota is going to be stuck in an analysis paralysis before they upgrade, design, or redesign anything having to do with EVs. Hopefully Subaru can step up their development efforts and get a Subaru EV out sooner rather than later.
Sounds like Toyota is going to be stuck in an analysis paralysis before they upgrade, design, or redesign anything having to do with EVs. Hopefully Subaru can step up their development efforts and get a Subaru EV out sooner rather than later.
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I think the real takeaway there is that the red-hot demand for EV's caught Toyota flat-footed, and they realize that if they stick with their current slow and cautious EV strategy, they're going to go from one of the world's largest volu,e sellers to one of the smallest.
I think that's also why Subaru has announced their intention not only to bring Solterra manufacturing in-house, but also begin developing their own vehicles.
I think that's also why Subaru has announced their intention not only to bring Solterra manufacturing in-house, but also begin developing their own vehicles.
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When/where was that said by Subaru?
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Check this link out…
Subaru will add first electric car production line
Subaru's outlay shows the all-wheel drive specialist is finally turning its focus to full-electric vehicles after introducing its first serious contender, the Solterra crossover, only this year.
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Also if you're going to be late to the party for EVs, when you do show up, make sure your vehicle is 100% and doesn't have issues like wheels not fitting properly...
2023 Subaru Solterra with Technology Package, Platinum White with Two-Tone Black Roof
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Oh common. This wheels falling off thing is getting ridiculous like Toyota just doesn’t care about this car. Companies like GM recalling the hummer EV for battery packs that aren’t sealed and can get water damage, that’s who people need to be making fun of.
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Haters gonna hate. Don't feed the trolls!
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I think the article linked by Feline Freddie pretty much answers that question. Although I hadn't seen that particular article, so it's been in several places.
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At the same time considering a new platform and major EV changes, they are considering ramping up (6 to 12x current) production of the bZ4X by 2025.
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Toyota considers sharp boost in output of first EV, but not before 2025, sources say
Toyota is considering a sharp increase in production of its first mass-market battery-electric vehicle from 2025, according to three people with knowledge of the developing plans, ramping up output of the vehicle amid a broader strategy rethink.
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They are talking about 2027+ models that are Subaru only, not Solterra. Did you see something saying that Solterra production will happen in Gunma or SIA?
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As rapidly as the EV market is evolving, who knows if there will even be a Solterra model in 5 years… especially with the hiccups its seen so far?
It may be replaced with a totally new vehicle. It wouldn’t be surprising…
Surely there are some in upper management at Subaru that are less than happy with Toyota‘s approach (and limited success, so far) in the EV world…
It may be replaced with a totally new vehicle. It wouldn’t be surprising…
Surely there are some in upper management at Subaru that are less than happy with Toyota‘s approach (and limited success, so far) in the EV world…
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They're talking about building their own production lines to build EV's. Yes, that's future vehicles, but nothing in that article, or any other one that I have seen, suggested it WON'T be Solterras either.
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True. However, I doubt Subaru would build an e-TNGA platform car. They will develop their own.
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Technically the SGP (Subaru global platform) was designed with future powertrains in mind (hybrid and BEV). However, in order to be truly cost competitive, I think Tesla has proved you need a dedicated EV platform. Not something that works for all situations.
Subaru Global Platform - MOBILE.SUBARU
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100%. SGP isn’t the platform to be competitive. It is from an old way of thinking about BEVs. A ground up BEV skateboard platform will be key.
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key phrase - "considering"At the same time considering a new platform and major EV changes, they are considering ramping up (6 to 12x current) production of the bZ4X by 2025.
Toyota considers sharp boost in output of first EV, but not before 2025, sources say
Toyota is considering a sharp increase in production of its first mass-market battery-electric vehicle from 2025, according to three people with knowledge of the developing plans, ramping up output of the vehicle amid a broader strategy rethink.
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