Toyota’s critics ignore its strong environmental record By: Peter Douglas

Many in the environmental community continue to vilify the Toyota Motor Corporation, portraying the global auto giant as an enemy of electric vehicle adoption. The merciless scapegoating has been triggered by Toyota’s unapologetic defense of its own decarbonization strategy, which acknowledges the value of fully electric vehicles but emphasizes the benefits of a diverse, efficient lineup that matches consumer demand. Toyota has been especially unwilling to disavow the substantial emission reductions delivered by its extraordinary hybrids...