Toyota plans to produce all solid-state batteries as part of an ambitious plan for battery electric vehicles, as Japan's top automaker faces criticism over climate change. Queen
In its latest announcement, Toyota said it is also working on innovating lithium-ion batteries, which are found in most electric vehicles, and wants to offer new affordable options. File (profile image) | Image credit: Reuters
Toyota plans to produce all solid-state batteries as part of its ambitious plans for battery-powered electric vehicles, the company said on June 13, amid growing criticism. that Japan's leading automaker needs to do more to combat climate change.
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Toyota Motor Corporation aims to commercialize solid-state batteries by 2027. Charging time, one of the main disadvantages of electric vehicles (EVs), will be shortened to 10 minutes or less, the company said in a statement. An announcement.
"With the evolution of the vehicle's operating system, the next-generation battery-powered EV will also allow for customized 'drive feel', with a focus on acceleration, turning and stopping," it said.
Electric vehicle owners often have charging stations in their homes and plug their cars in overnight to recharge. That's one of the main reasons why Toyota has long insisted that hybrids are a better solution. A hybrid recharges as the vehicle runs.
Toyota President Koji Sato has said that the company must catch up after falling behind in the electric vehicle sector. The automaker is likely to face harsh criticism for its commitments to combat climate change at a shareholder meeting in the central Japanese city of Toyota on June 14.
In its latest announcement, Toyota said it is also working on innovating lithium-ion batteries, which are found in most electric vehicles, and wants to offer new affordable options.
Toyota says it is committed to the "Hydro Association" and is continuing to work on hydrogen-powered vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles.
Hydrogen is still expensive and is often created with fossil fuels, although it can be made with renewable energy. Toyota says it is working with various partners to make Hydrogen cleaner and cheaper.
Toyota, which makes the Prius Hybrid, Camry Sedan and Lexus Luxury models, is also developing a second-generation biofuel. Biofuels, such as ethanol, are considered more renewable than fossil fuels although they have other drawbacks.
