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| I have the oldest model Rav4 out there, and it still runs great. I get good milage, it could be better, but it sure beats a Jeep. It handles snow well, and I plan on keeping for a while.... |
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Toyota has a policy to keep RAV4 EVs in service for as long as they are sustainable. As a full electric zero-emission battery-powered vehicle, RAV4 EV played an important role in the lineup of Toyota''s environmentally-advanced vehicles. From 1998 to 2003, RAV4 EV served as a rolling laboratory, contributing technologies that have been incorporated into Toyota''s hybrid vehicles which have gained wide accepted by consumers.
It featured advanced nickel-metal hydride batteries, a reliable electric drivetrain, an early form of energy-saving regenerative braking, and a computerized power management system. Toyota is committed to keeping environmentally-advanced vehicles on the road as long as they are safe and it is practical to do so. Highlights of Toyota''s policy:
??? RAV4 EVs are not being removed from service based solely on age or lease expiration.
??? Retail lessees may renew their leases up to 60 months, then purchase their vehicles, or return them, at their option. Fleet lessees may extend their leases in renewable 12-month terms for as long as they are sustainable.
??? RAV4 EVs that are returned to Toyota and are determined to be supportable and safe to operate are redeployed. They may be leased to a new fleet customer, loaned to community groups, including national and state parks, or placed in the Toyota company fleet.
??? Determination of the usability of returned RAV4 EVs will be based on overall operational condition and exterior and interior condition.
??? RAV4 EVs that are taken out of service are used to ensure a supply of unique electronic used salvaged parts to assist our customers with their long term parts needs. This includes battery packs and modules as well as other high-cost components that are unique to the EV. Toyota has enlisted a third party to administer this long term parts salvage program.
??? After salvaging electronic parts, RAV4 EVs will undergo a thorough recycling process to maximize recovery of materials.
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