Acura has joined many other automakers in moving towards producing more EV vehicles to reduce emissions. In January, the company announced that it will start phasing out gas-powered models and will eventually become an all-electric car brand by 2035. This will require changing the production process at many of its plants. Acura anticipated that the company would release EV heavy-duty pickup trucks by 2040, but they've moved this date up to 2035 to remain more competitive and meet the demand of drivers. The company is hopeful that half of its vehicles will be electric by 2030. This is a part of the company's plan to return to its performance roots. As Acura starts to overhaul its lineup, it can become more competitive with companies like Tesla and Volkswagen. Some brands like Toyota have stated they're more skeptical about moving as quickly towards only producing EV vehicles. However, they've still embraced manufacturing hybrid models, which has allowed them to continue to meet the demand of their customers who want to save more on fuel.