NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor is preparing to release a new ultracompact electric vehicle with a standardized battery that can be easily reused in homes.
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Toyota envisions a broader market for used batteries from its new ultracompact electric car. (Photo by Kento Awashima)
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor is preparing to release a new ultracompact electric vehicle with a standardized battery that can be easily reused in homes.