When Toyota unveiled the Prius in 1997, the automaker effectively brought hybrid-electric vehicles to the mainstream. Since then, they’ve continued to be a champion of alternative fuels and a more sustainable future for transportation.
But now Toyota has said it’s ready to move from HEVs to hydrogen fuel-cell technology. More importantly, it says its data suggests battery-electric cars might not be as green as we think. Additionally, it says electric cars simply don’t offset carbon emissions enough to make a difference, particularly in light of the rise in energy-consuming industries such as cryptocurrency.
Others say the move is simply Toyota’s way of staying ahead of the competition and muddying the waters, ultimately hindering the evolution of EVs and sustainable transportation.
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