Toyota may offer plug-in electric Tacoma and Tundra SUVs

Latest CAR NEWS By Lyrical World March 31, 2024

Toyota Motor is thinking about adding more trucks to its U.S. range. The-

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Tacoma and Tundra pickups could become electric or hybrid models.

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The company is looking at what the market wants and what the government requires to help it make a choice.

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Jack Hollis from Toyota, talked about the chance of expanding the truck lineup, which means-

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the company is open to adding new models like small trucks.

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Toyota wants to make more electric vehicles (EVs), like a battery-electric midsize truck.

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They have already said they will spend $1.3 billion in a Kentucky plant to make an electric SUV.

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Toyota is also making an electric version of the Hilux pickup for markets around the world,

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but it's not clear when it will be available in the United States.

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Battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) choices are being thought about by the company for the Tacoma and Tundra.

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There are five expensive electric pickup trucks on the market in the U.S. right now, but there aren't any plug-in hybrids yet.

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Because EVs aren't selling very well and there are new rules about pollution, Toyota and other-

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automakers are rethinking their car strategies. They are thinking about adding both EVs and hybrids to their future range.

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