Mazda says EVs “don’t really save the planet”, urges rethink on well-to

Mazda's global finance chief has questioned the auto industry's blind push toward electric vehicles (EVs), arguing the conversation around sustainability has become too focused on tailpipe CO2 emissions and not the total carbon footprint from production to disposal.

Speaking at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show yesterday, Mazda Motor Corporation's Representative Director and CFO Jeff Guyton told Australian journalists the company's strategy is driven by "real-world" energy use, not headlines about zero tailpipe emissions.

"The push started because it's very easy to say, look, no tailpipe. And of course, we want less carbon in the atmosphere. Yes, we want fewer greenhouse gas, yes," he said.

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