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New Hybrid Batteries

Message #48103 of 80806 |

Read these this story on CNET:
http://news.com.com/Better+batteries+for+hybrid+cars/2100-11389_3-6027749.html?t\
ag=cd.top

I think the majority of our community knows the transition to lithium
ion batteries will be made soon. Nice to hear Sandeia is joining in.

Thu Jan 19, 2006 3:13 am

"harsh5235" <harsh5235@...>

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Read these this story on CNET: http://news.com.com/Better+batteries+for+hybrid+cars/2100-11389_3-6027749.html?tag=cd.top I think the majority of our community...	harsh5235	Jan 19, 2006 3:15 am
According to the Toyota rep at a Prius info workshop last year, Toyota has a long term contract with their battery supplier. Toyota will not change the Prius...	pri_them2	Jan 19, 2006 11:31 pm
I'm a little more optimistic. I think the 2009 Prius released in 2008 is going to take a big leap in battery and ICE improvements. Charlie Fosdick ...	chasfos	Jan 20, 2006 1:57 am
... Toyota does, and always has, made its own NiMH HV batteries. Panasonic EV was set up for the purpose (when the RAV4 EV was developed) as a joint venture...	JerryW jerry_whitmarsh	Jan 20, 2006 12:08 pm