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Subaru unveils first in-house EV prototype

Original: Subaru unveils 1st in-house EV prototype as it moves to go solo from Toyota

Subaru has shown its first fully in-house electric vehicle prototype, marking a shift in its strategy away from reliance on Toyota for EV technology. The move signals Subaru's intention to develop electrified models independently rather than as a development partner under its long-standing capital alliance with Toyota. Industry observers see it as a significant step in how smaller Japanese automakers balance partnerships with technological independence as the EV market accelerates.

Why now: Subaru is publicly signaling a strategic shift toward EV independence from its key ally Toyota, a notable change in the Japanese auto industry.

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