09-23-2021, 06:21 PM
N-OS X-tasy! wrote:
[quote=davester]
[quote=Rolando]Alex on Autos talked abut Toyota's preference for Hybrids vs Pure Electrics, and worked out the numbers. Turns out at a large scale, the carbon savings is better on Hybrids.
That is nonsense except in areas where electricity is generated by burning coal and also assumes that the massive transition away from carbon-intensive electricity generation is not occurring.
Sounds like Toyota propaganda to me too, davester.
It came to light recently that Toyota is much more vested in a hybrid future than a pure EV one - this sounds like the kind of misinformation the company might feed into the marketplace to garner more support for their position. I'm sad a company like Toyota would engage in deceptive practices like this.
Sad, but I think you're right. I am researching my next vehicle purchase, and right now I can't find one I like. An all-electric Tundra would be high on the list. Hybrid? While it is "the best of both worlds", it's also the worst of both. I'll probably stick with gas unless I can find a solid electric option.