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Toyota and the environment

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by jamarimutt, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. jamarimutt

    jamarimutt New Member

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    If you thought that Toyota cares about the environment, read this: http://www.newsweek.com/id/69534

    Coming up... a 14 mpg Tundra that earns Toyota $10,000 per truck.
     
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    That presumes any of 'em sell.
    Like GM, big truck sales head for the toilet as fuel prices climb. Now that we've passed $100/barrel (never to see the ($80's per barrel again) ... watch how fast big truck sales plummet. Bring on the higher prices. BTW, shouldn't this thread be under, 'other vehicles' ??
     
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  3. TonyPSchaefer

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    Let's extract a few facts from the first paragraph:

    -introduced its Prius hybrid car
    Along with Honda, beating every American car manufacturer to high-mileage vehicles.

    -siding with Detroit in opposition to tougher new gas-mileage laws
    I certainly hope Detroit's not the ones driving this article because they're guilty also.


    The problem with setting an example in one area is that you are constantly held to that pedestal. In the same way that there are many different reasons to buy a Prius, has it occurred to anyone that there might have been many different reasons for Toyota to have built the Prius in the first place. What if it turned out that Toyota doesn't give a crap about the environment and simply wanted to create a niche market for the sole purpose of cornering that market?
     
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    Does anyone actually think that Toyota - an car manufactor - actually care about the enviroment, they care about their share owners, just like every other big company. Just because they produce a car that is less dirty and more efficent than many of the alternatives does not mean they (or Prius owners) are saving the planet, we are all just killing it less quick. The irony of describing any petrol burning vehicle "green" has not escaped me.....
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jamarimutt @ Nov 12 2007, 06:01 AM) [snapback]538304[/snapback]</div>
    Toyota builds what people want. Unfortunately, we are a small group in the overall Toyota scheme of building vehicles. I love my Prius so I'm happy with that. Others can be happy with a Tundra - it's their choice. Toyota seems to be trying to side with the big 3 to avoid having the trucks grouped with cars. That's my take.
     
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    Toyota's job is to sell cars, trucks, or whatever the market wants. If their cars are more "green" or less green, it matters not, as long as the bottom line is met with the least amount of government hassle (CAFE, etc.). Be glad there is a choice, and leave it at that. So many mfrs don't even give you a choice to be "green" or drive a giant 4door road hog truck/SUV.
     
    #6 subarutoo, Nov 12, 2007
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