Bit by bit, Toyota is entering the electric vehicle sector knowing that in addition to designing the mobility of the future, this type of model will be absolutely essential due to the zero emission regulations that will be introduced in several countries in the coming years. until 2050.
For this reason, the Asians are allocating almost $14 billion for the research and development of lithium-ion and solid-state batteries to cover this area over the next few years, that is, until 2030. This was announced by Masahiko Maeda, chief technology officer and president of the Japanese automaker’s Vehicle Development Center, according to statements provided by Automotive News.
The company’s goal is to develop a stable system that allows regular and reliable use of batteries. Once this level is reached, Toyota will delve into the electrification of cars with more frequency, bearing in mind that by then they will have one of the most important parts in this section.
“We focus on safety, durability and high quality to produce good, low cost, high performance batteries. What Toyota values most is developing batteries that its customers can use with peace of mind,” said Maeda.
To achieve these goals, the brand hopes to halve the cost of lithium-ion batteries by 2025, and by 2030 it plans to bring two million green vehicles to market, divided into electrified and hydrogen-powered models.
The firm’s plans are indeed ambitious, but at the same time they are focused on solving one of the biggest unknown problems associated with sustainable mobility (batteries), so their efforts will be focused on discovering and creating next-generation stable cells that will use lithium ions. as a main additive.
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