Even as most carmakers are hurrying to introduce lithium ion batteries in their models, Toyota Motor Corporation says that it will continue to use nickel-metal batteries for at least 10 more years.
Toyota explained that despite the higher energy density of lithium ion batteries, nickel-metal ones have a shorter recharge time and a greater discharge capacity. These are the primary advantages in hybrid vehicles. Toyota claims that there won’t be much of a difference when it comes to performance anyway.
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