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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Huh, after spending years not developing EV technologies?

I mean good luck to them, but I don't see this coming soon. Tesla is still far ahead in pure EV technologies (talking about supercharger network but also engines power and efficiency)

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had the same thought. They'd like to become leader but they've moved way too slow. They're a good 10 years behind.

But they're a big company. Perhaps they can turn things around.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I hope so ! We still need a 1998 Camry equivalent in an EV.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well there is the Chevy Bolt. Which is a very good deal on a pretty good range EV. But yeah... It's still a Chevy

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fair, but basically not sold in Europe.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, very good point there.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Will actually Toyota had the best tech for many years did hybrid cars employing batteries and electrical engines.

I'm not so sure that they're behind in terms of know how for EV, quite the opposite actually.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Hybrid != Full on EV. Especially their goal are opposite : the EV part of a hybrid drivetrain needs power density (smoll battery and engine needs lotta HP) whereas full EV drivetrain need energy density/efficiency (moar range)