Toyota with lithium batteries the 2012
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In about three years, Toyota's first lithium battery electric cars are expected to go on sale. The presentation at the recent Tokyo show of the FT-EV II (future Toyota electric vehicle two), of the company's second electric prototype, was a first indication of Japanese intentions, which were later confirmed, in early November, from statements by the vice president of Toyota America Bob Carter. Mr. Carter, Well, he said that the car that will be sold will be a small city car, but it will also differ from the FT-EV II we see in the photo, and from the slightly larger FT-EV, which was based on our well-known iQ.
He also stated that he does not share the optimistic forecasts of other manufacturers who believe that until 2020 the 10% of the car market will be "electrified", as much remains to be done from the technological side, to lower the cost of batteries – and with it the cost of electric cars. Note that the FT-EV II is a four-seater, has a length 2.730 mm, top speed 100 km/h and range 90 kilometers.