Toyota warns rivals' gasoline engine phase-out goals must overcome huge challenges

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A senior Toyota executive will express skepticism before U.S. senators Tuesday about aspirations by rival automakers to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles, saying those goals must overcome many obstacles.

Robert Wimmer, director of Energy & Environmental Research at Toyota Motor North America, will testify at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing.

"If we are to make dramatic progress in electrification, it will require overcoming tremendous challenges, including refueling infrastructure, battery availability, consumer acceptance and affordability," he will say according to an advance copy of his remarks.

He will say that while rivals have made aspirational statements, less than 2% of...READ MORE HERE
 
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