Toyota CEO again made a stormy statement, calling the auto industry a ‘silent crowd’ – doubting the future of electric cars but daring not to speak out

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Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda insists he lives among a “silent crowd” of automakers who are still questioning whether electric vehicles are the only way forward.

Speaking to reporters in Thailand recently, Mr. Toyoda once again expressed his belief that the best way to achieve carbon neutrality is to exploit a wide range of different technologies, including hybrid and plug-in vehicles. hybrids, hydrogen fuel vehicles and battery electric vehicles. This message comes as many major automakers have committed to investing only in electric vehicles.

CEO Toyota lại phát ngôn gây bão, gọi ngành công nghiệp ô tô là ‘đám đông im lặng’ - nghi ngờ về tương lai xe điện nhưng không dám nói ra - Ảnh 1.

The people involved in the auto industry are largely a silent crowd ,” said Toyota. “ They doubt whether electric cars are really OK as the only option. But they think it’s a trend so they can’t say it out loud. The exact answer is still unclear. We should not limit ourselves to just one choice .”

Mr. Toyota has repeatedly rejected the notion that electric cars are the only way to the future. He acknowledged that there is always an effort to communicate his views to stakeholders and government officials and affirmed that alternatives to electric vehicles have begun to receive a warmer reception from governments and media.

Two years ago, I was the only one who made this kind of statement, ” added Mr. Toyoda.

CEO Toyota lại phát ngôn gây bão, gọi ngành công nghiệp ô tô là ‘đám đông im lặng’ - nghi ngờ về tương lai xe điện nhưng không dám nói ra - Ảnh 2.

Toyota’s bZ4X electric crossover.

While some of the world’s biggest automakers have made strong commitments to electric vehicles, it’s their internal combustion vehicle division that generates the bulk of the profits to fund the EVs. electric vehicle expansion plans.

During a press event in Thailand, where Toyota announced an electric version of the Hilux pickup truck, Toyota continued to insist that selling electric vehicles is not the only way to achieve carbon neutrality.

We have to remember that carbon is the real enemy, not a particular powertrain ,” said Toyota. “ Frankly, BEVs (battery electric vehicles) are not the only way to achieve carbon neutrality. At Toyota, we believe in creating a complete portfolio of carbon-reduction options for our customers, from hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles .”

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