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Automobile Enthusiasts

Miguelito Loveless

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9. The hybrids from Toyota have a pretty good track record

Reply to leighbythesea2 (Reply #8)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 08:47 PM

Jan 2021

Unfortunately, they have no pure EVs right now, and only two PHEVs with about 20-25 miles of electric range. Toyota is VERY hostile to BEVs, and says it will stick to gasoline, hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells going forward. If true, they are going to have a hard time selling in the EU and China.

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I think that to get people on board with electric car, you need to be near the gas engines mitch96 Jan 2021 #3

More re-thinking the way we drive and fuel Miguelito Loveless Jan 2021 #6

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You can produce biomass/biofuels Miguelito Loveless Jan 2021 #12

Good to hear this leighbythesea2 Jan 2021 #8

The hybrids from Toyota have a pretty good track record Miguelito Loveless Jan 2021 #9

Im open to leighbythesea2 Jan 2021 #13

Please feel free to ask any questions Miguelito Loveless Jan 2021 #14

Thank you leighbythesea2 Jan 2021 #15