Several legacy automakers are being accused by industry experts of deliberately slowing the transition to electric vehicles by pushing hybrids, lobbying against stricter emissions rules, and delaying affordable EV production. As Chinese EV makers and companies like Tesla rapidly expand, critics warn traditional car brands risk losing the future of the global auto industry by protecting their aging gasoline business for too long.

https://thedriven.io/2026/05/09/how-legacy-car-companies-are-skewing-debate-and-slowing-transition-to-electric-cars/