in global markets, but the company's top executive said combustion engines could last through 2040 and beyond.
Regarding the Japanese automaker's accelerating transition to EVs, Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe said, “I’ve been in the engine development business for more than 30 years, so personally it’s a little threatening. But I have to separate my own feelings from what is best for the business.”
ICE will exist as long as the vehicles remain serviceable. The transition for heavy trucks & locomotives could be longer. Those with an emotional narrative against EVs will eventually have to switch no matter how much misplaced anger they have. Change is hard.
they will never go away, but all will be made in china where the companies dont care about the politics of green.