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Re:Toyota CEO talks about why he isn’t all-in on EVs by threeseed on Sunday October 02, 2022 @06:52PM (#33061221)
Rivian R1T, Ford 150 Lightning, Hummer etc.

They've all shown that trucks are one of the easier parts of fully transitioning to EV.

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Re:Toyota CEO talks about why he isn’t all-in on EVs by SoftTalker on Sunday October 02, 2022 @08:31PM (#33061969)
Except they're useless as actual trucks. Put a heavy load in the back, or tow something, and you get about 1/4 of the rated range.
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Re:Toyota CEO talks about why he isn’t all-in on EVs by velhartice on Monday October 03, 2022 @12:19AM (#33063436)
TFL truck found this out with a new Lightning.
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Re:Toyota CEO talks about why he isn’t all-in on EVs by yonaguska on Sunday October 02, 2022 @08:36PM (#33062013)
Except for the big selling point for trucks, the ability to tow for long distances.
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Re:Toyota CEO talks about why he isn’t all-in on EVs by nonethewiser on Sunday October 02, 2022 @10:31PM (#33062850)
Hard pass. Towing is unusable.
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