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Toyota test plug-in Prius

Steane Klose | Jul 26, 2007

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Toyota have just announced via a press release that it has created a prototype ‘’plug-in” Prius and that a bunch of them have hit the streets in Japan to collect fuel efficiency and emissions data.

The “plug-in” version of the Prius has increased battery capacity that allows it to cruise for longer in electric-motor-only mode and also allows the batteries to be recharged by plugging into the domestic electrical supply thus reducing the requirement for in-travel charging by running the wheezy little four-pot petrol engine.

“Although challenges still exist in the development of pure electric vehicles such as a limited cruising range and issues related to cost, TMC still views plug-in hybrid vehicles as a promising technology for allowing electricity to serve as a viable power source for automobiles and is committed to their continued development as a key environmental technology”, states Toyota’s press release.

In the near future, in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions and reduce our dependency on fossil fuels you may be able to buy a “plug-in” hybrid. Perfect really - an engine that still uses petrol and a plug in feature that allows you to recharge the batteries via our coal-fired (mega polluting) power grid. The only challenge remaining will be staying awake when you drive it. We can’t wait…

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  • reply ” like !
    Maxi says,
    5 years ago
    I am ready to buy Mr Toyota, tell when i can put my deposit down and i will be there.

    Maxi
  • reply ” like !
    Nick says,
    5 years ago
    Yup, Me too. Good on you, Toyota.
    P.s. any chance of making a plug in hybrid thats a little more sexy?
  • reply ” like !
    Cain says,
    5 years ago
    yep,... i would put cash down today to secure a plug in hybrid,...

    even on coal fired electricty they are much cleaner than oil,...

    and it will keep the smog away from the city.
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    Laura says,
    4 years ago
    I'm there too. Steane Klose, no need to be smarmy. I have a feeling people who would be plugging in their hybrids would be paying for green energy. None of this polluting coal the goernment loves.

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