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The goal of Toyota is to count for 2025 with an electrified model or with an electrified option of its lines of vehicles, including the Lexus.

This was reported by Gustavo Salinas, senior director of Toyota Argentina and regional coordinator of Best in Town Toyota Latin America and the Caribbean.

He added that, furthermore, it is expected that internal combustion engines will no longer be available by 2040.

The executive has maintained with Gestión during the meeting "Poder Híbrido Eléctrico 2018" in Chile.

He recalled that the Prius model is the flag of the Japanese brand to transmit and publicize the benefits of hybrid technology.

"In this way, hybrid technology will begin to become more democratic, that is, to take more volume in the world," he said.

Currently, Toyota has 34 hybrid models distributed worldwide.

He also commented that since hybrid cars appeared
12 million units have already been marketed and it is expected that this year will reach 13 million units worldwide.

Currently, already in Europe, 50% of Toyota's car sales are hybrids, including Lexus.

Maintenance

The Toyota representative said that while it is true that a hybrid vehicle costs more, its maintenance should not be more expensive or more complex than a conventional car.