hybrids sell, but lack battery technology upgrade - 3.7 volt lithium ion battery

Passed a milestone halfway through
A hybrid car of 2007.
Other manufacturers, such as, also provide hybrid power for growing fuels
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Each manufacturer claims to be developing more efficient batteries, more efficient engines and better designs.
But the growth rate of this class is not as fast as Toyota's sales performance shows.
As a matter of fact, looking forward to 2008, it is not a bunch of new models that deserve attention.
It is worth noting what is missing. An all-
The third generation of Toyota Prius gasoline-
Electric hybrid cars, first launched seven years ago and redesigned in 2004, are highly anticipated.
Although Toyota has not officially disclosed when the redesigned Prius will appear, it is reported that the car reporter expects it to appear sometime in 2008 to become the 2009 model.
However, news reports from Japan say the car was delayed for at least six months until early 2009.
A Toyota spokesman said the company would not comment. The reason?
Because no official release date has been confirmed, there is no way to officially confirm the delay.
The delay is reported to be due to the difficulty of developing new batteries for the power system.
New lithium is expected for the next Priusion batteries.
Prius currently uses nickel metal hydrogen batteries, which occupy a large space and are not efficient.
Previously, Toyota set a goal to reduce the battery pack size of the next Prius by 50%, while improving efficiency.
The delay is clearly meant to give Toyota engineers time to transform with the old Prius design.
They want to get rid of nickel metal hydrogen batteries.
The new Prius will still have nickel-metal hydrogen batteries at least in the early days.
The lithium-ion power supply is not ready for prime time yet;
Under extreme pressure, it becomes unstable and is obviously too unstable for car use at this stage.
Toyota and its development partners have apparently failed to come up with a viable Next
A generation of battery packs is a serious setback.
Will competitors take advantage of this to gain a competitive advantage?
Don't watch Chevrolet.
The new Volt electric car shown at the Detroit auto show this year is still waiting for someone --anyone -
Invent the battery to run it.
Nissan, which launched its first hybrid car, Altima this year, seems technically tepid.
Despite the good mileage, its hybrid, Altima (low 40 m. p. g. range)
Only five states provided good reviews.
Nissan said there was no plan to expand the distribution of cars and no plan to produce other hybrid cars.
Ford launched a new Escape Hybrid in 2007, with a slight improvement in mileage (low 30s)
Still, report some trouble to attract buyers.
Dealers report that hybrids often sit in many places for long periods of time.
In places like California, however, the overall volume of hybrid cars is the highest, which is less problematic than in the Midwest and Northeast.
Meanwhile, Honda, second only to Toyota, killed both the Accord Hybrid and Insight in less than a year.
This is not surprising because the Accord Hybrid does not really achieve the key reason why people buy a hybrid: fuel mileage.
It has a slightly better fuel mileage than regular gasoline.
Powered, failed to sell as a better-performing car in the market. The limited-
Despite the 70 m, use Insight with no trunk or back seat has been around for years and has lost its appealp. g. fuel economy.
So, what's the next step for Honda hybrid, and the Toyota hybrid is selling almost more than 7 to 1?
The company is still pushing ahead with a new plan.
Mileage Hybrid that competes with Toyota Prius.
But not until 2009.
So the latest news from the mixed front seems to be: wait until 2009.