# Mazda, Toyota and Denso form joint venture for EV development

Mazda, Toyota and Denso announced the establishment of a joint venture, EV CA Spirit Co., to develop basic structural EV technologies for a range of vehicle segments.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-09-29
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: electric vehicle powertrains
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [DENSO](https://endata.com/companies/2901.md) (partner)
- [Toyota](https://endata.com/companies/16194.md) (partner)
- [Mazda](https://endata.com/companies/18135.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com](https://www.automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com/news/partnerships-investments-acquisitions/mazda-toyota-and-denso-sign-joint-development-deal.html), 2017-09-28: "The partnership deal will allow for the development of a range of electric powertrains for a range of vehicle segments."

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