Official Word:

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. The iQ EV is a battery- electric four-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments. "Toyota believes battery-electric vehicles have the potential to play a role in future mobility strategies," says Chris Hostetter, TMS group vice president of strategic planning. "Up to now, cost and convenience issues have limited BEV's appeal...Read.