Toyota Accused of Bribing Politicians and Stealing Taxpayers' Money

LOS ANGELES - Aug. 8, 2024 - PRLog -- Toyota is under fire for its hydrogen fuel cell car, the Mirai.

The Mirai was expected to set new standards. Allegations have revealed countless significant issues with the vehicle and Toyota's business practices.

Carmen, a Mirai owner, frequently uses towels to manage leaks and dislodge the hydrogen nozzle from her vehicle. She often finds herself stranded at unreliable hydrogen pumps. This raises serious safety concerns for drivers like Carmen.

Another driver, Maria, walked into Longo Toyota intending to upgrade from her Camry. Instead, she was persuaded to purchase a Mirai for $35,000. Shortly after, her new vehicle began emitting high-pitched noises that Toyota could not fix. Then, her free hydrogen fuel card was inexplicably canceled. Now she's stuck with a $766 monthly payment for a malfunctioning car.

Toyota claims that the Mirai can drive 400 miles on a single tank of hydrogen. Drivers report an average range closer to 200 miles. Toyota markets the Mirai as an environmentally friendly vehicle. However, concerns about the true environmental impact of its hydrogen production processes are growing. Critics argue that the company has not been fully transparent about the overall carbon footprint of the Mirai.

The poor state of hydrogen fueling infrastructure compounds these problems. Many stations are non-functional. Often, the pump gets stuck in the car and drivers are left waiting hours for help.

Toyota has also been accused of leveraging its influence to block rival hydrogen fuel companies from entering the market. By gifting free Mirais to California politicians, Toyota is controlling the hydrogen infrastructure and securing numerous taxpayer-funded grants. This restricts competition and limits consumer choices.

These allegations are detailed in a recent lawsuit against Toyota. The suit claims that Toyota engaged in anti-competitive behavior to maintain its dominance in the hydrogen fuel market.

Representing the affected Mirai owners in their legal battle against Toyota is attorney Jason Ingber. Ingber's efforts aim to hold the automotive giant accountable for the myriad issues faced by Mirai owners, from misleading advertising to anti-competitive practices. By bringing these concerns to light, Ingber hopes to secure justice for those who have been misled and to push for necessary changes in Toyota's business practices.

For more information, visit https://jasoningber.com/toyotamirai/