Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

They are very early “converted” prototypes using double nickel-metal hydride batteries. Most importantly, these vehicles are not representative of the lithium-ion battery-powered next-generation Prius PHVs that will be delivered to lease-fleet customers later this year.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Prius Fuel Economy Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Compared to Prius, it is 22 inches shorter in overall length, yet loses less than an inch in overall width. Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. The Prius PHV introduces Toyota’s first generation lithium-ion drive battery.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45