The new Prius v, with “v” expressing the vehicle’s versatility, shares the current generation Prius’ platform and Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, including the NiMH battery pack. The Prius (left) and the new Prius v (right). Click to enlarge. Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc., It’s a modern family with a Prius for everyone. Prius v powertrain. MORE >>

Likewise, when Toyota announced that the 2012 Toyota Camry hybrid would also continue to use NiMH batteries, there was further disappointment. In fact, the new Camry hybrid offers a far more cost-effective package, especially based on some real world tests that found Sonata hybrid fuel economy missed its EPA-rating by as much as 10 mpgs. MORE >>

According to Ford, not only will the C-Max hybrid offer better fuel economy than the Prius v, but it will also be cheaper. While the C-Max hybrid has yet to be rated by the EPA, Ford predicts the numbers should come in at 47 mpg city, and 44 mpg highway, compared to the v hybrid’s 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway. MORE >>

The 10 kW electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100V IMA NiMH battery pack. Preliminary fuel economy estimates are anticipated to result in an EPA rating of 36 city/38 highway miles per gallon on CVT-equipped models. seconds). MORE >>

The hybrid models are equipped with a NiMH battery pack. The Hybrid Adaptive Control System continuously communicates with the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to evaluate driving and road conditions to optimize the truck’s fuel economy and performance. The new Hino COE diesel and diesel hybrid for the North American market. Click to enlarge. MORE >>