New type Toyota hybrid being tested

Beijing News.Net
Sunday 29th July, 2007

Toyota has announced a partnership with the University of California to road test two plug-in hybrid cars before getting the vehicles onto the market.

The study, in two parts, will analyze the behavior of the drivers, and study air quality and energy use.

By plugging into 110-volt household current, the prototype Prius can cover seven miles per charge in all-electric mode at up to 62 miles per hour.

The new Prius will weigh 220 pounds more than its hybrid forbear to accommodate an additional nickel battery, but other specifications will remain the same.

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