Toyota Tells Consumers Not To Get Hopes Up With New Plug-In Prius
Toyota has stated that they will be producing a lithium ion powered plug-in Prius – which will be planned for 2010. However, those of you who were getting excited to see some spectacular cars coming out will be disappointed due to the statements that they released today.
Toyota Advanced Technology manager Bill Reinert spoke in Washington yesterday at a plug-in conference and said that real-world driving conditions will make 100 mpg unattainable for many drivers. While plugging in more powerful batteries will give drivers a full battery and greater EV range, hard acceleration could limit electric-only driving to well under 40 miles.