Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda just stirred up controversy in the EV world by claiming that electric vehicles could be more harmful to the environment than hybrids—especially in regions where electricity still comes from fossil fuels. He argues that producing and charging a single EV might emit more CO₂ than operating three hybrids, undermining the idea that EVs are universally the greenest option. According to Toyota’s internal data, their 27 million hybrid sales have cut emissions equivalent to 9 million BEVs. But if those BEVs were built and powered in countries like Japan—where thermal power dominates—the environmental cost would actually rise. Toyoda’s stance challenges the global EV narrative and emphasizes the importance of grid decarbonization before going all-in on battery-powered cars. #Toyota #ElectricVehicles #Hybrids #GreenEnergy #CarbonEmissions