Toyota has released
A hybrid based on its popular Prius model says it will test fuel
Toyota has launched a plug-and-play model on public roads.
On Wednesday, a hybrid based on its popular Prius model said it would test fuel
Save vehicles on public roads
Industry first.
But the world's largest carmaker says the car, called the Toyota plug
At high pressure, it is not suitable for commercial use because it is lowenergy nickel-
Metal hydrogen cell replacing lithium
Ion batteries considered more suitable for rechargeable plugsin cars.
Not like gasoline.
Electric hybrid, operating on a parallel system, pairing the battery power supply with the internal combustion engine
In a car, using a battery that can be charged through a power outlet at home, it is designed to be a short trip that can be fully powered by an electric motor.
Many environmental advocates believe this is the best technology to reduce gasoline consumption and global gasoline consumption.
But engineers say battery technology is still not enough to store enough energy for a long time. Long journey.
"When the plug, it's hard to say
Hybrid cars can be commercialized because it depends to a large extent on the progress of battery technology, "said Takimoto Masatami, executive vice president of Toyota power systems technology. Toyota plug-
HV will also be tested in the United States and Europe, with a cruise range of only 13 km for a single charge, even if the suitcase is full of batteries.
General Motors in Detroit and Ford are also working on plugs.
In cooperation with battery manufacturers such as continental Germany, hybrid cars.
GM showed the concept version of the plug-in January
Chevrolet Volt will be powered by lithium-ion battery.
It has made 2010 production target.
Ford worked with Edison, the second largest power company in Southern California this month.
According to the Escape Hybrid SUV, a world-tested fleet of up to 20 rechargeable cars was conducted.
Ford is talking about the plug.
Ins can enter the exhibition hall within 5 to 10 years.
Toyota has launched the world's first Volkswagen. Gasoline volume-
In 1997, Prius said it would test the prototype of eight plug-in hybrid cars.
In mixing to collect real-time data
After getting government approval on Wednesday, life will continue for the next three years.
Many automakers, including Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi, are working with Japanese battery manufacturers to develop the next generation
Lithium generation-
Ion batteries with improved energy storage capacity.