Once the EV pioneer in the manufacturing space, Toyota's reputation has declined

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Toyota has been slow to develop and bring electric vehicles to market, compared to other major automakers. While many other companies have been investing heavily in electric and hybrid vehicles, Toyota has been more focused on developing and promoting its hybrid technology, known as the "Hybrid Synergy Drive," which uses a combination of gasoline and electric power. Another reason for the decline in Toyota's reputation in the EV space is the company's lack of commitment to fully electric vehicles. Toyota has been criticized for not investing enough in battery technology and for not having a clear plan for the transition to fully electric vehicles. This lack of commitment contrasts with other major automakers such as Tesla, GM, and Ford, that have announced ambitious plans to transition to fully electric lineups.

Additionally, Toyota has been criticized for lobbying against government policies that support the development and adoption of electric vehicles, such as tax credits, emission standards, and regulations. This has also affected the company's reputation among consumers and industry experts who see this as a sign that the company is not fully committed to the transition to electric vehicles. In recent years, Toyota has made some efforts to improve its reputation in the EV space, such as announcing plans to develop and sell more electric and hybrid vehicles, but it still needs to make more significant investments and commitment to fully electric vehicles and to show its support for policies that promote the transition to electric vehicles.

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