They seem to be followers in recent years. They don't innovate, just build solid versions of what has proven to work in the industry.
If Toyota is averse to EVs, it's because they don't believe EVs are the future. The fact that one of the world's most successful car companies says this speaks volumes, and will ripple across the industry.
I believe you're correct, they've definitely flipflopped on the subject. They did have modern EV projects running recently, and it sounds like the results are not up to their standards for a consumer car (like most EVs).
Toyota tends to be smart designers.
They seem to be followers in recent years. They don't innovate, just build solid versions of what has proven to work in the industry.
If Toyota is averse to EVs, it's because they don't believe EVs are the future. The fact that one of the world's most successful car companies says this speaks volumes, and will ripple across the industry.
this isn't even the first time they've said this iirc
I believe you're correct, they've definitely flipflopped on the subject. They did have modern EV projects running recently, and it sounds like the results are not up to their standards for a consumer car (like most EVs).
They're often doing the Japanese box design method.