US: Toyota places $100m EV parts contract with Tesla

Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 21 July 2011

Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors has announced a US$100m contract with shareholder Toyota Motor to supply powertrains for electric versions of the RAV4 SUV due out in 2012.

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