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Toshiba and Volkswagen to Develop Electric Cars

Toshiba and Volkswagen to Develop Electric Cars

By John on February 17, 2009

European auto maker Volkswagen and the Japanese Toshiba Corporation recently announced their plans to begin working together to develop electric drive units for vehicles. The cars will be part of VW’s new family of small cars. Volkswagen chairman, Dr. Martin Winterkorn, said the company’s goal is to be the first auto manufacturer to mass-produce affordable [...]

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