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CTOnews.com, May 2 (Xinhua)-- Toyota, a leading Australian carmaker, said that electric vehicle technology is not mature enough, and hybrid vehicles are the more practical solution at present.

Sean Hanley, Toyota's sales director in Australia, said in an interview that they supported the government's fuel efficiency standards to limit vehicle emissions and promote imports of low-emission vehicles, but that relying solely on electric vehicles was "too simplistic." He believes that if only zero-emission cars are promoted, then millions of Australian consumers will not have a suitable choice because there is not a single electric car on the market to meet their needs.

"it's too early. Is there any electric car on the Australian market that can tow 2.5 tons of weight for 600 kilometers? no, it doesn't exist. if we only turn to zero-emission cars, what do you tell Australians who tow RVs, use cars to work, drive in the countryside or mining areas and need more than 200 or 300 kilometers of mileage?" Hanley said.

Hanley also clarified that Toyota is not opposed to electric vehicle technology, and revealed that Toyota will launch its own electric vehicle in Australia by the end of this year. But he insists that hybrids are still the more reasonable option for now.

"We have spoken to the government and I think we represent the voices of thousands of silent Australian consumers who use cars for leisure, towing and a lot of other activities. I know some lobbyists accuse us of trying to stop, hinder or delay electrification, but that's not the case. We just reflect the truth and reality of the market." Hanley said.

CTOnews.com noted that Toyota executives' comments drew a response from electric vehicle advocates. Behyad Jafari, chief executive of the Electric vehicle Commission, said electric vehicle technology has proved its success in many other countries and is becoming more and more popular in Australia. " When we hear these arguments, we need to pay close attention to the economic interests of car companies. Some companies don't take the time to develop electric cars, and they don't know enough about the problem. " Jafari said.

Lindsay Soutar, an activist for Greenpeace, believes that Australians will no longer accept weaker car pollution standards or delay action. Soutar pointed out that Toyota's argument for hybrid vehicles will also make consumers continue to rely on fossil fuels for decades to come. " Toyota has dragged its feet on all-electric vehicles, choosing to promote hybrid and fuel cell technologies that will make consumers continue to pay the price of fossil fuels for decades to come. In 2023, in the face of climate and cost of living crisis, but also promote gasoline cars, this is ridiculous, Australians will not be convinced. " Soutar said.

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