Toyota's CTO called long-range plug-in hybrids practical EVs.
whose plug-in hybrid variant is claimed to deliver an electric range that's more than 50% higher than the previous generation's 25 miles. However, the company is working on plug-in hybrids that will offer significantly more range., Hiroki Nakajima, Toyota's chief technology officer, said the company plans plug-in hybrids that will be able to travel more than 124 miles on electric power alone.
Nakajima said Toyota wants to position its future plug-in hybrids as “practical” electric cars. The typical owner would likely only use the vehicle in electric mode for most trips, with the internal-combustion engine being there as a backup for occasional longer trips or for trips in regions where charging infrastructure is lacking.
Nakajima said the company is developing more efficient batteries for its next-generation electric cars set to begin arriving in 2026, and that the batteries are expected to increase range by a factor of two compared to Toyota's current EVs.It's possible the same batteries will end up in Toyota's long-range plug-in hybrids. An alternative may be, which Toyota is developing. The company has said its first application for a solid-state battery will be in a hybrid vehicle.
At the presentation, Nakajima also said Toyota plans to pursue mass production of hydrogen-electric powertrains, albeit for commercial vehicles such as medium- and heavy-duty trucks and not passenger vehicles. Advantages, assuming hydrogen refueling stations are available, include a lot less weight than battery-electric trucks, as well as much faster refueling.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Toyota to launch 10 new battery EV models by 2026 - CTOToyota Motor Corp aims to introduce 10 new battery electric vehicle models by 2026, a senior executive said on Friday, as the Japanese automaker looks to catch up in electric vehicles.
Read more »
Toyota targets production of 1.5M EVs annually by 2026Toyota said it will launch a next-generation EV family in 2026 with double the range of its current offerings.
Read more »
Toyota Unveils New Electrification Strategy And Plans For 10 Next-Gen EVs By 2026 | CarscoopsDuring his first news conference as Toyota's new CEO, Koji Sato said that the company, along with its luxury division Lexus, aims to sell 1.5 million battery electric vehicles annually by 2026.
Read more »
Tanzania Now Has More Than 5,000 EVs, The Most In East Africa - CleanTechnicaWith over 5,000 EVs estimated on the road, Tanzania now has more EVs than all EVs in other East African countries combined!
Read more »
Meta CTO: It's 'unrealistic' of Musk, others to call for AI pauseInsider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Read more »
Zuckerberg, Meta execs spending most of their time on AI, CTO saysInsider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Read more »