Of course, Akio has a vested interest in maintaining the internal combustion engine. EVs have about half as many components as an ICE vehicle. They are cheape

Of course, Akio has a vested interest in maintaining the internal combustion engine. EVs have about half as many components as an ICE vehicle. They are cheaper/easier to build and maintain. This will allow many new competitors (such as China) to enter the EV market and drive prices down. One breakthrough in battery technology could sink Akio's vision. And scientists around the world are working feverishly to do just that. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2411374-ai-comes-up-with-battery-design-that-uses-70-per-cent-less-lithium/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2411374-ai-comes-up-wit...