So the Plugin is only available in California?

The Lexus ads bashing plug-in are a head scratcher... (unless your company plans on no longer selling plug-in's)...

 

Any links to these commercials? I am curious exactly how they were "plug-in bashing". Since I have a TiVo, I don't see many commercials. I generally have no idea what time or day the shows I watch are broadcast.

I have personally seen situations where large company A is talking about one of its products, and is heaping scorn/ridicule on competitor B's product, but upon a bit further reflection, it could be considered to be inadvertently also targeting one of A's other products.

 

Here you go.

 

"Plug Not Required" has been the message from Toyota for well over a decade.

It sounds like those who claim "plug-in bashing" still aren't acknowledging the difference between a hybrid and a battery-only vehicle... which is no surprise, since we've already had to deal with quite a bit of intentional misrepresentation for Prius PHV. They go well out of their way to force EV comparisons on a vehicle designed to take advantage of having more than a single power source available.

Ask yourself this: How is this any different than pointing out limitations of engine-only vehicles?

The over-reaction has been quite a surprise. Some think Toyota has abandoned the idea of plugging in all together, just because they adjusted their schedule in accordance to the initial market reaction. Taking the time to refine the plug-in model while at the same time continue to push market penetration of hybrids should be recognized as logical step forward; instead, some see it as a failure.

I look around and see almost no support for plugging in. The idea gets shot down within seconds, effortlessly dismissed. It's sad and quite disappointing, but at least Toyota has an approach designed to easily take advantage of increased electricity use... without dependency.

People can bash that approach. But reality is, that's required to retain profitable high-volume sales. It's a business after all.

 

The above Lexus ad seemed pretty much directed toward the advantages of their hybrid technology, and its ability to be combined with various fuel sources. Both electricity and hydrogen were called out. The negative in the ad was the charge time for BEVs (which which Tesla's answer is their super charger). The ad doesn't seem to be directed at plug-in hybrids.

 

Toyota wants to make the toughest truck in America. They have already built the best car in California


iPhone ?

 

Except that dealers in other states can get them through some kind of special deal. Bought mine in Tennessee.

 

Take a vacation and pick one up and drive it home!


That's what I did, makes a great trip!