Not only is Toyota (finally, it seems) updating the Prius, but the company is also planning on releasing a few new hybrids to beef up their lineup. It might be unfair to say finally as if the turnover has been slow, but the Prius has been in everyone’s eye for so long that the shape has seemed to become very familiar.
According to EcoGeek, Toyota will release one hybrid under the Lexus brand and another under the Toyota brand. Neither of these cars will be like the reigning champ, the Prius. Rather, the will be their own creatures. I’m sure Toyota is hoping they can create some more dedicated hybrids that act as green symbols as much as the current Prius does.
With these models Toyota will be making the move to more efficient Lithium Ion battery packs. Recently Toyota has announced they will be producing their own, likely in order to ensure they get the quality they desire in mass-production, but those batteries will not be available until at least 2012. Toyota is definitely still moving forwards toward plug-ins and full battery electrics, but all signs from the company suggest that plans for the near future lie in conventional hybrids.
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i love everything from TOYOTA! kudos to Toyota.
they need to get off their asses and put out their plug in prius hybrids. People are freaking making them out of kits for christ sake.
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