Interesting articles about Toyota and 2020

Benzdriver81 · Mar 14, 2017

HutchJ said: ↑

Majority of the population doesn't keep cars that long but I am sure it would be like anything else. Proper maintenance and care will keep them on the road and running.
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This is true. I guess I'm still in the old-school mindset of "Keep it running as long as you can, and fix it when it doesn't."

Spare Parts · Mar 14, 2017

rtzx9r said: ↑

Make gasoline $8-10/gallon and tell me that you still want a gas truck vs an electric. That will likely curb the petrol-heads
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Problem with that, electric rates will climb which leads me to the "how's your coal fired Prius?" We need more solar energy. Not sure how the energy grids would handle the extra draw if folks needed to charge their rides.

I think a combination to increase the fuel mileage is the better option currently.

nDub · Mar 14, 2017

Benzdriver81 said: ↑

If Tacomas start going in the hybrid direction, I'd be concerned with the longevity and reliability of the electric motors and electrical systems in off road conditions. Ya, Teslas and other hybrids drive in the rain and dirty roads all the time, but I don't know how well those electrical system would hold up against rough elements, submerged in water, or caked with mud. I can't see a 2019 hybrid Tacoma still being a workhorse off road vehicle 20-30 years later (like the Land Cruiser, Hilux, or a '70s Toyota Pick-Up).

I could be wrong, though. We'll see...
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Bam electric motor and a diesel generator. Will put on more miles than the highest number you think of....

darkje · Mar 21, 2017

Fuck hybrid. Just give us either full on electric or diesel.

OZ-T · Mar 21, 2017

Small displacement turbo hybrids is where we are headed

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darkje i can't even

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OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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