Toyota, known for its pioneering role in introducing the Prius, is now strategically shifting towards potentially making most, if not all, of its Toyota and Lexus models hybrid-only. This move, under evaluation by Toyota executives, aims to navigate towards a future where the company embraces a 'multi-pathway' approach that includes not only electric vehicles but also hybrids, fuel-cell vehicles, and green fuels. Toyota's Chairman, Akio Toyoda, expresses skepticism about a fully electric future and predicts a 30% global market share for EVs. The company's focus on hybrids is to comply with stringent U.S. carbon-emissions regulations and save costs on fines while providing time for developing zero-emission vehicles. Toyota's push towards hybrids has already shown success, with hybrid sales rising significantly and contributing to the company's profits and stock performance. The company plans to convert a significant portion of its fleet to EVs by 2030, alongside increasing plug-in hybrid options. Toyota's strategy is seen as a way to buy time for developing EVs and next-gen technologies while meeting regulatory standards and maintaining flexibility. The company's continued success in the hybrid market, with expectations of further growth, positions it well for the evolving landscape of the automotive industry.