Monday, February 23, 2009

Volkswagen, Toshiba To Partner on Electric Car

Volkswagen AG (VOW.DE) and Toshiba Corp (TOSBF.PK) signed a letter of intent to co-develop an electric-powered version of Volkswagen's subcompact Up! concept car according to a Reuters report.

"The objective is a cooperation for the development of electric drive units and the accompanying power electronics for Volkswagen's planned new small (car) family," Volkswagen reportedly said in a statement.

"Furthermore, Volkswagen and Toshiba are planning the development of battery systems with a high specific energy density for the next generation of electric vehicles," the statement continued.

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