Toyota has long clung to the Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries, claiming that lithium-ion batteries are too expensive. While that might be the case, there are dozens of research projects going on that aims to increase energy density, increase power density, and reduce the cost of batteries. What it means is that…
An appearance of the Toyota 2000GT SEV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed has sparked rumors of Toyota “going after Tesla” with an electric sports car. A rumor is circulating that Toyota is developing an electric sports car that could rival the Tesla Roadster. While that’s a curious claim considering…
As the Toyota Prius Plug-in makes its way towards dealer show-rooms, Toyota announces that, in California, the Prius Plug-in will qualify for an additional rebate under the CVRP program, and additionally qualifies for the same green HOV access sticker that the Chevy Volt will get. The Toyota Prius Plug-in is making its way towards dealer…
