TOKYO: Toyota defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) climate talks, saying its global business would make the commitment "difficult."

Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo Cars were among the auto giants that said they would "work toward reaching 100-percent zero emission new car and van sales in leading markets by 2035 or earlier."

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