Toyota to Unveil Battery Electric Vehicle at Auto Show

Toyota will display a battery electric vehicle concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. This display marks the world debut of this concept vehicle. Not much is known of the new vehicle so far but a spokeswoman for Toyota hinted that its related to the tiny four-passenger iQ which was seen at the Geneva show earlier this year.

The spokeswoman went on to state that Toyota is accelerating the research and development of its battery technology to mass-produce small electric vehicles in early 2010. Toyota will also reveal the 2010 Prius at the auto show.