Toyota Selects Leviton as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Provider
Published Wednesday, 10 August, 2011 by Jenny Scott. Categories: News.
August 10, 2011
Toyota Selects Leviton as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Provider
Leviton's Charging Solution Will Support Prius Plug-in and RAV4 EV
Torrance, Calif., August 10, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) today announced that Leviton has been selected as an
approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) provider for Toyota
customers and dealers.
"Leviton provides electric vehicle charging products and a high level of customer service that will benefit both Toyota customers and dealers when the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles and next generation RAV4 EV come to market in 2012," said Rick LoFaso, TMS corporate manager, marketing for passenger cars.
Toyota is the only manufacturer bringing two battery electric vehicles to the U.S. in 2012 - the RAV4 EV and the Scion iQ EV. While the RAV4 EV will be available to the public, the Scion iQ EV will be utilized for demonstration program applications only. Toyota also will bring to market in 2012 the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle, which combines an extended all-electric range for shorter commutes with a conventional hybrid synergy drive for longer trips.
Leviton's support includes program management of a certified installation team and an extensive customer service center. Levitonoffers a variety of electrical vehicle supply equipment products for commercial and residential use that will offer Toyota dealers and customers an assortment of charging solutions to fit their needs.
"Leviton provides electric vehicle charging products and a high level of customer service that will benefit both Toyota customers and dealers when the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles and next generation RAV4 EV come to market in 2012," said Rick LoFaso, TMS corporate manager, marketing for passenger cars.
Toyota is the only manufacturer bringing two battery electric vehicles to the U.S. in 2012 - the RAV4 EV and the Scion iQ EV. While the RAV4 EV will be available to the public, the Scion iQ EV will be utilized for demonstration program applications only. Toyota also will bring to market in 2012 the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle, which combines an extended all-electric range for shorter commutes with a conventional hybrid synergy drive for longer trips.
Leviton's support includes program management of a certified installation team and an extensive customer service center. Levitonoffers a variety of electrical vehicle supply equipment products for commercial and residential use that will offer Toyota dealers and customers an assortment of charging solutions to fit their needs.
Contact(s):
Toyota Environmental, Safety and Quality Communications
John Hanson (310) 468-4718
Jana Hartline (310) 468-7977
Amy K. Taylor (310) 468-6237
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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales,
distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and
Scion. Established in 1957, TMS markets products and services through a
network of nearly 1,500 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers which sold more
than 1.76 million vehicles in 2010. Toyota directly employs nearly
30,000 people in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at
more than $18 billion.
For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyota.com, www.lexus.com, www.scion.com or www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Leviton
Leviton Manufacturing Company is the largest privately held global
provider of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity
solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of
the 20th century in America, Leviton has grown to become one of the
preeminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today Leviton's product
portfolio consists of more than 25,000 devices and systems used in
homes, businesses and industry. Proven to be a smart choice, nine out of
10 homes throughout North America have Leviton products installed in
them. Builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals
rank Leviton products No. 1 in brand preference. To request more
information about Leviton, please visit http://www.leviton.com.For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyota.com, www.lexus.com, www.scion.com or www.toyotanewsroom.com.
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