Toyota, Tesla to build electric Toyota RAV4

Toyota, Tesla to build electric Toyota RAV4. Cooperation Company Automotive and Tesla Toyota plans to build electric cars began to walk. The first vehicles Toyota and Tesla design will use electric technology Toyota RAV4 is a crossover model. The two automotive companies had also signed an agreement to start developing electric versions of the RAV4 as reported by Topspeed, Sunday (18/07/2010), continue the agreement made in May 2010.

If there are no obstacles, the Toyota RAV4 introduced to the market in the USA in 2012. Toyota RAV4 first prototype was completed, and is currently being tested for its ability. Unfortunately there is no explanation described the engine capacity. However, other information mentioned Tesla will use the electric engine that can move from point of 000-100 km per hour in about 5.6 seconds.

Toyota decided to buy a Tesla shares worth U.S. $ 50 million, to hold Tesla technology. Toyota took measures Tesla because Tesla assessed on electric technology Toyota is very good, especially the technology Tesla electric engine technology is the future.

The plan will begin to develop Tesla Toyota RAV4 at Toyota's factory in San Francisco. Besides Toyota RAV4, Toyota Tesla and electric machinery is also preparing for the Lexus RX.