It's been confirmed by Toyota, they will be using lithium-ion batteries in their next generation of hybrid cars. With Li-Ion batteries, some analysts are predicting a 20 to 30% increase in fuel economy.
This would also be good news for anyone waiting on plug-in hybrids from major automakers. Most automakers are citing battery technology as the only thing holding them back from producing plug-ins.
The next generation of hybrids from Toyota is due out in 2008 or 2009.
Source: BusinessWeek via Hybrid Car Blog
Friday, February 23, 2007
Lithium Ion Batteries in Next Gen Toyota Hybrids
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