I think you've hit on something here. In this day when what is seen on social media is all that matters, practical engineering and science concerns definitely

I think you've hit on something here. In this day when what is seen on social media is all that matters, practical engineering and science concerns definitely take a back seat. But there's another explanation for why Toyota does not have an EV lineup - they have been pursuing hybrid, hydrogen, and other tech for years. They have a long term vision instead of one that is just based on what is in social media or on what politicians have suddenly decided to subsidize. Since when is ground truth found on social media or from politicians? It remains to be seen who will be caught out. It also seems nonsensical to place all our eggs in the EV basket.