We believe that multiple technology solutions are necessary to get there, faster. Ultimately, the market will be zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEV), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) or other technologies. Currently, not everyone has access to ZEVs due to lack of infrastructure or market barriers. Which is why we offer BEVs and FCEVs and PHEVs and HEVs. We call this the ‘power of AND’ because rarely does one size fit all when you consider the diversity of customer needs. Providing access to multiple technologies is a more inclusive path towards carbon neutrality and enables us to significantly decarbonise society now.
Our vision to produce accessible low carbon vehicles kicked off in 1997 with Prius, the first mass-market hybrid electric vehicle. In 2015 we launched Mirai, the first mass-produced fuel cell electric sedan. More recently we introduced plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and more BEVs to the Toyota and Lexus line-ups. To date we sold over 20 million electrified vehicles worldwide, cumulatively contributing to over 160 million tonnes of CO2 reduction. Toyota continues to innovate in technology, by making significant investments in leading-edge battery technologies, such as solid state, and advanced electric motors and improved power electronics.
As a result of our multi-technology approach to electrification we are an industry leader in overall CO2 reduction. We are committed to the path of democratising electrified vehicles to meet the low emission needs of all Americans. To help meet these goals, we have made freely available over 24,000 patents for advanced electrification technologies. These include the core systems that are applied to all types of vehicle – BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and HEVs.
1 One year unlimited charging begins the earlier of date of sale or registration in the Toyota app. Non-transferable; excludes commercial, fraudulent, abusive and other unpermitted or unforeseen uses. Registration required on the Toyota App. Terms of Use apply. Data usage and charges may apply. To learn more about Toyota's data collection, use, sharing and retention practices, please visit https://www.toyota.com/privacyvts. 2 For Toyota hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell and battery electric vehicles beginning model year 2020, the hybrid (HV) battery is covered for 10 years from date of first use or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See Owner's Warranty and Maintenance Guide for details. 3 The Electric Vehicle Drive Components Warranty (transaxle, traction battery, inverter with converter) is in effect for 8 years or 100,000 miles from the new vehicle purchase/lease date, whichever comes first. Warranty coverage is subject to other terms and conditions. Refer to applicable Warranty and Maintenance Guide for full details.
