Toyota Warns About Rushing Into Electrification

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Remember that Toyota has been a pioneer in the field…

Robert Wimmer, Toyota’s head of energy and environmental research, testified recently before the US Senate that a big switch to electric vehicles faces hurdles competitors like GM are blatantly ignoring. “If we are to make dramatic progress in electrification, it will require overcoming tremendous challenges, including refueling infrastructure, battery availability, consumer acceptance, and affordability,” Wimmer stated.

This comes on the coattails of Audi’s CEO stating the company won’t develop new internal combustion engines and BMW saying the exact opposite, as well as Mini and GM both laying out a timeline for ditching ICE powertrains entirely. These moves are controversial with passions running strong on both sides, but much of these movements come with different governments threatening ICE bans.

It seems like these days everywhere you turn there’s feverish preaching of how soon all cars will be electrified, which makes Toyota’s repeatedly voiced concerns about switching over rapidly shocking for many. Some have even responded angrily to the Japanese automaker's stance.