Wow, the Japanese auto makers are pretty frikin desperate to avoid electrification 8-(
It's clear they don't want to give up the dominance in mechanical engineering that is manifest in their internal combustion engines.
I just wonder why they haven't more significantly emphasized plug-in hybrids. Just multiplying the battery capacity of a Prius, and letting it plug in would be a huge entry into low cost electrification that would still leverage their mechanical dominance in the industry (read as: greatest longevity by far).
It's clear they don't want to give up the dominance in mechanical engineering that is manifest in their internal combustion engines.
I just wonder why they haven't more significantly emphasized plug-in hybrids. Just multiplying the battery capacity of a Prius, and letting it plug in would be a huge entry into low cost electrification that would still leverage their mechanical dominance in the industry (read as: greatest longevity by far).
What up Mr. Toyoda?