Toyota has been known for resisting the EV transition, but things are about to change big time.

Plus… it will invest $18 billion(2 trillion) in battery development.

And wait for it: Toyota will fully electrify its luxury sub-brand Lexus by 2035.

Toyota U-turns and doubles down on EV lineup

Why are the new numbers so impressive?

But lets remember the automakers previous commitments.

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Toyota new EVs

Still, the Japanese automaker isnt giving up on its other green(ish) vehicles.

Toyoda remarked:

The situation around energy differs from region to region.

Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

Ioanna Lykiardopoulou

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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