TOKYO: Japanese electronics conglomerate Toshiba Corp said yesterday it would produce motors to be used in Ford Motor Co's hybrid cars, making a full-fledged entry into the vehicle parts market.
Vehicle parts are expected to be one of the fastest-growing markets for electronics manufacturers in a few years due to growing demand for hybrid cars – which combine a battery-powered motor with a gasoline engine – as well as wider use of car navigation and other communication systems.
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