Toyota statement on electric cars. A key role for battery electric vehicles we may be famous for our hybrid electric technology but we know that petrol electric hybrids are not the only solution we can use to help deliver better more energy efficient transport. Toyota after years of neglecting of all electric cars announced today a huge offensive with a new platform global models of various type as well as ultra compact and walking area bevs. The signals are now unmistakable. Toyota has a similar contradictory view of californias clean air rules.
Toyota announced that it is accelerating its electric vehicle plans by 5 years and partnering with new battery makers to secure supply as it unveiled images of upcoming all electric cars. Toyota firmly believes that consumer dont want electric vehicles. Toyota the official fleet provider for the 2020 games and the nations flagship car company announced in august that 90 of the vehicles it provides will be electrified. After a decade of condemning electric cars as suitable only for the smallest vehicles in around town.