Toyota has been standoffish on the idea of a plug-in Prius for a long time. Whether or not Toyota feels that plug-ins are where the future of transportation lies, they’re still exploring the possibilities. Last year, the company partnered with EDF to add extra NiMH batteries to their cars that would be charged via plug in France. Recently, Toyota has expanded this program to the UK.
The goal of these trials is to see how the cars hold up in everday driving in urban environments. The area has been outfitted with 40 charging stations (made by EDF), where the testers will be able to park and charge up. For more information, check out the Toyota press PDF.
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This is actually a great idea