Toyota to study demand for plug-in Prius for U.S.

We already know that Toyota has begun testing of its Plug-in HV on Japanese roads. On Friday, the Japanese automaker outlined plans to study the demand for a plug-in Prius for the U.S. market.

The Toyota Plug-in HV has a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine and an electric motor that supposedly allows it to do...
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S4cabriofoxone - 11/12/2007 9:47:27 PM

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Judging from the posts here, they won't be studying anything.

EnnNorak - 11/15/2007 1:19:19 AM

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They will study it to death and not do anything, just like the government. The only hybrids that make any sense at all are those of the plug-in variety. This requires special electricity rates for consumers who recharge during off-peak hour and these vehicles are really only good for strictly urban use.