Toyota will cover part of the financial burden that its suppliers face after halting the Lexus LF-ZC EV project, which had been slated to debut new battery cells, Gigacasting production methods, and multiple efficiency breakthroughs. The decision created an unprecedented impact on partners and eliminates a central model from the automaker's future EV plans.
The abrupt termination has delivered what multiple outlets describe as an unprecedented shock to the supply chain.
Suppliers will receive partial compensation for costs tied to the cancellation.
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