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Originally Posted by jyl
Is that 12.5 miles pretty definite about the eventual production plug-in Prius, or is that for the development versions that are running around?
If the production plug-in Prius only has 12.5 miles EV range, that will be disappointing. It implies the battery is relatively small, smaller than the plug-in conversions are using. So maybe the car will be more affordable, but won't do EV for all of anyone's daily drive (almost anyone). The Volt will be even more unique.
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Toyota Vehicles : 2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show / Toyota
TORRANCE, Calif., September 9, 2009 - - The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) Concept vehicle will make its world debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Based on the third-generation Prius, the PHV Concept expands Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, utilizing first generation lithium-ion battery technology and enabling electric operation at higher speeds and longer distances than conventional hybrids. When fully charged, the vehicle is targeted to achieve an electric-only range of approximately 12 miles and will be capable of achieving highway speeds in electric-only mode. For longer distances, the PHV concept reverts to “hybrid mode” and operates like a regular Prius. This ability to utilize all-electric power for short trips or hybrid power for longer drives alleviates the issue of limited cruising range encountered with pure electric vehicles.