Official Release
Toyota announces new Aqua (aka Prius C in US).
Previous Prius C failed due to poor economy - despite compact size and lightweight, it was less efficient than original Prius.
But it still has big success in JP.
New Aqua claims up to 84 MPG (2.8 L/100km) - looks realistic, while it is not(!) PHEV.
Interesting part is that it uses new battery technology NiH2 (do notconfuse with NiMH and not Li* like in new Priuse or Yaris).
I hope to see it in the global market outside JP.