Toyota to slash EV costs by half, target just 10 percent range degradation in 10 years

Toyota BZ4X concept - 2021 Shanghai auto showToyota on Tuesday outlined a battery-development push aimed at slashing costs and increasing battery lifespan. The automaker plans to spend $13.5 billion on battery development through 2030, with the goal of reducing battery cost per vehicle by 50% over the Toyota bZ4X, the electric crossover the automaker plans to launch next year, CTO Masahiko...