Toyota says large parts of world not ready for zero-emission cars
Large parts of the world are not ready for zero-emission vehicles, which is why Toyota Motor Corp did not sign a pledge to phase out fossil-fuel cars by 2040, the world's largest automaker said.
A spokesperson for Toyota told Reuters that where the energy and charging infrastructure, economics and customer readiness exist, "we are ready to accelerate and help support with appropriate zero-emission vehicles."
"However, in many areas of the world an environment suitable for promoting full zero emission transport has not yet been established," the spokesperson said. "We think it will take more time to make progress; thus, it is difficult for us to commit at this stage."
https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/toyota-says-large-parts-world-not-ready-zero-emission-cars-2021-11-11/
Large parts of the world are not ready for zero-emission vehicles, which is why Toyota Motor Corp did not sign a pledge to phase out fossil-fuel cars by 2040, the world's largest automaker said.
A spokesperson for Toyota told Reuters that where the energy and charging infrastructure, economics and customer readiness exist, "we are ready to accelerate and help support with appropriate zero-emission vehicles."
"However, in many areas of the world an environment suitable for promoting full zero emission transport has not yet been established," the spokesperson said. "We think it will take more time to make progress; thus, it is difficult for us to commit at this stage."
https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/toyota-says-large-parts-world-not-ready-zero-emission-cars-2021-11-11/