Honda's European president has defended the firm's slow EV roll-out, citing the real-world utility limitations of such cars
“In the end,” he said, “we believe that in 2040 or 2050, the infrastructure will be well developed and then our many customers can enjoy EVs. Until then, our plug-in hybrid is a good option for commuting and for longer weekend drives. It’s very realistic and practical.”Toyota
in continuing to offer a range of powertrain solutions in the name of accessibility and broadened appeal. “What we wanted to do is to offer choices to the customers. This is why we're working on a multi-pathway approach,” said Okuda. He stopped short, however, of confirming whether other Honda models could get a PHEV option, saying only that “it depends on what the customer needs in the future”.
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