Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Voxy and Noah hybrid minivan specifications. Noah G (hybrid model with options). Engine model.

Minivan 236

Minivan Japan Hybrid Toyota 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

It will first use Sanyo batteries in a hybrid minivan slated to debut around 2011. To date, Toyota’s sole supplier of NiMH batteries is PEVE. Toyota plans to receive supplies of lithium ion batteries, which have higher output and capacity than the nickel-metal hydride batteries now used in the Prius and other hybrids.

Nickel Metal Hydride 199

Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion Toyota Lithium Ion 199

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. The Omori factory currently produces NiMH cells. Agrees on environmental and economic benefits, though some presentations backtrack on that; says batteries need further development before commitment to mass-production.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45