A Look at the Toyota, Tesla Breakup

Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz discusses why the automaker's love for hydrogen outweighed its partnership with battery-focused Tesla.

May 21, 2014

Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz discusses why the automaker's love for hydrogen outweighed its partnership with battery-focused Tesla.

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