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Despite having prepared a very promising EV concept at the Paris Motor Show, the eQ (all-electric version of the iQ), Toyota officials have announced that they will not be commencing widespread sales of it, as they will be concentrating on hybrid technology, a field in which they are currently leaders.
Also, already having an EV in their range, the all-electric RAV4, they say it will suffice, for now. According to Takeshi Uchiyamada, Toyota’s Vice Chairman, has also added that the another reason for the move are the many limitations pure EVs currently have: "The current capabilities of electric vehicles do not meet society's needs, whether it may be the distance the cars can run, or the costs, or how it takes a long time to charge."
It is worth noting that Uchiyamada is the very person who spearheaded Toyota’s hybrid program, back in the early 1990s, so his affinity for hybrids is understandable. Hopefully, they will change their minds, because the eQ would have been an excellent way to travel through the world’s cities in something small, modern and completely green.
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It is worth noting that Uchiyamada is the very person who spearheaded Toyota’s hybrid program, back in the early 1990s, so his affinity for hybrids is understandable. Hopefully, they will change their minds, because the eQ would have been an excellent way to travel through the world’s cities in something small, modern and completely green.
Story via autonews.com
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