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Toyota Seeks More Options Beyond Electric Cars for Consumers
Toyota went to the U.S. legislature requesting support for “technology inclusion” policies for various types of vehicle engines, according to a recent report from Automotive News. Essentially, Toyota wants more credit and support for its future eco-friendly vehicles that are not electric cars to satisfy its consumers.
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Toyota’s Statements on Electric Cars
It is reported that Toyota testified this week before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in the United States. Robert Wimmer, director of energy and environmental research at Toyota Motor North America, explained:
“We agree that battery electric cars are an important part of the answer – but they are not the only answer.”
“This diversity of requirements is exactly why manufacturers offer a wide variety of vehicle types, styles, and powertrains. It is also precisely why multiple pathways to electrification are necessary to reduce carbon emissions. If we tie our horse to a single approach, many consumers will simply choose an internal combustion vehicle.”
The Decision of Toyota’s Rivals
Meanwhile, rivals such as Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, and others are implementing plans to dive deeper into electric cars. Considering that such projects will please consumers, some traditional car manufacturers have officially announced plans to completely halt the production of gasoline cars in the future.
All conventional car manufacturers have been slow to advance with electrification. Electric cars are not easy; this has been proven over time, and besides that, they are not cheap for consumers.
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