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Originally Posted by KMPrenger
Yes full EV more likely if you listen to what GM is saying.
But I'm with you on hybrids. One example: Toyota. I actually like the fact that they aren't throwing all their eggs into the full EV basket, and are putting out vehicles for the buyers that don't want to, or just can't go full EV. That Toyota RAV4 Prime seems to be very popular from what I've seen. GM has nothing to compete with that.
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That's because Toyota put all their eggs into the hybrid basket years ago and got caught with their pants down for full EVs. It's not a coincidence that they've taken a stance against full EV adoption until very recently when they were able to throw together a few mediocre EVs really quickly.
Basically hybrids is all they have and all they know. It might help them in the short term but in the long term, everyone else has already outpaced Toyota, and learning from history with GM, that's a dangerous position to be in. The other thing: the auto industry is cyclical, what's cool and trendy with buyers today won't be for their kids. Gen Zers see Toyotas as boring boomer-mobiles their grandparents swear by. Again, a dangerous position to be in without any real innovative products.