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Shane Obata
Toyota
TM-N
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Mar 15, 2023
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Fuel cells for cars Fuel cells have never been economical for carmakers, though they have been around for 30+ years. Toyota and other carmakers are still dabbling with it, because batteries on the e-car side are reaching their limits. Customers demand range. Toyota and the car sector are slumping globally--the economy is slow.
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We are seeing some green shoots in auto dealers over the last few weeks. TM-N offers both Gas and Electric vehicles. For auto sales you have to understand 2021 – how many layoffs are permanent. He thinks auto sales will continue to decrease over the next two to three years. More auto companies may be more open to mergers in the next 5 years. TM-N is in the top half of auto names. He has owned it before in his dividend portfolio.
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Didn't rush to build EVs the way others did, and this will help in the long run. In general, EVs are not selling well, inventories are building up, and infrastructure isn't yet there. Hybrid option has the most mileage longevity, and Toyota seems to be going that route, which is the most prudent approach. Great cars, huge company. Safe for a 3-5 year hold.
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Depends on your risk tolerance. He's been looking at GM recently, but hasn't taken any action. Really good recent quarter, will be pressure on financing side of the business. Targets are pretty optimistic. TM is a safer bet for the next year or so; it's a giant company with improving profits, uncertainty on EV strategy is not a short-term game-changer. TSLA is his favourite EV play in the auto-making space. TSLA has already won the EV race, especially as to vertical integration.