In an interesting development, Toyota’s 1:6:90 rule potentially spells doom for electric cars. Toyota is famously and intentionally lagging behind in the EV race. It is vehemently opposed to the idea of complete electrification, at least in the immediate future. That is why it is still investing in hybrids and hydrogen fuel. The Japanese carmaker is not convinced that EVs could solve the problem of carbon for multiple reasons. In light with that, it has announced a new 1:6:90 rule. It represents 1 Electric Car, 6 Plug-in Hybrid Cars and 90 Hybrid Cars. Here is what it signifies.
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Toyota’s 1:6:90 Rule for Electric Cars
Toyota claims that the amount of raw materials needed to manufacture 1 EV can alternatively be utilized to make 6 plug-in hybrids or 90 hybrids.
Toyota contends that the cumulative carbon reduction attained by these 90 hybrids throughout their lifespan surpasses that of a single-battery electric vehicle by 37 times. That is a staggering statistic. This is the reason why Toyota still feels that EVs are not the solution to tackle carbon footprint. Clearly, they are clear about this which is why they are focusing on alternative fuels like hydrogen and hybrid cars.
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These are some interesting observations from the Japanese automaker. In fact, there have also been reports of low demand for EVs in the international markets including China. The challenges associated with EVs could be a huge reason for that. The immediate future of EV sales is not clear. Countries like China are experiencing slow demand, whereas sales and demand are at an all-time high in a nation like India. Therefore, the EV revolution is going through phases depending on the location.
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Author’s Note
Toyota has been clear about its reluctance to adopt EVs completely. Now, we know the reason with a reference point. It has been vocal about the challenges with mass EV adoption for a while now. This makes things quite interesting. It would be exciting to experience further developments in this space and to see how things pan out.
