It appears that there is a power partnership forming in California. Toyota, emerging from recent bad publicity and numerous recalls, recently purchased $50 million in Tesla common stock, a welcomed boost for the electric car company.
Tesla purchased the recently vacated NUMMI facility in Fremont, Calif. Tesla plans to use the facility to produce its upcoming Model S, and future models.
The NUMMI plant is home to Toyota's Production System, known for its heightened quality, efficiency, and cleanliness. The NUMMI plant was recently shut down after Toyota and GM vacated it.
With Toyota now invested in Tesla, one would hope to see a crossover of technology.
Toyota offers Tesla the avenue that Ford does to Mazda in being a competitor in the auto market.
Tesla's first car. the Tesla Roadster was designed to be an electric sports car, though has been plagued with reliability issues, something Toyota could help the company with.
Toyota may benefit from Tesla from Tesla's sports car mind set. Possibly a hybrid system that powers its FT-86 Concept?
-Anthony Alaniz
[Source: Toyota and Tesla]
