Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Both America and Europe have created incentive for the switch from internal combustion engine power to battery electrics drive in passenger cars and trucks. Tesla began the movement a decade ago, and today every major automaker has announced major investments in EV production, with one exception: Toyota. Regarded by many as the world’s leading automaker and a pioneer in the development of hybrids, many expected Toyota to take that expertise and use it to make a play for EV leadership. Is Toyota lagging in EV development, or does the firm have a longer-term strategy in play? Host and commentator Jim Anderton discusses the issues.
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