Wow, the Japanese auto makers are pretty frikin desperate to avoid electrification 8-( It's clear they don't want to give up the dominance in mechanical engine

Wow, the Japanese auto makers are pretty frikin desperate to avoid electrification 8-( It's clear they don't want to give up the dominance in mechanical engineering that is manifest in their internal combustion engines. I just wonder why they haven't more significantly emphasized plug-in hybrids. Just multiplying the battery capacity of a Prius, and letting it plug in would be a huge entry into low cost electrification that would still leverage their mechanical dominance in the industry (read as: greatest longevity by far). What up Mr. Toyoda?