The Prius Plug-In Concept was shown at the October 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the 2009 LA Auto Show. According to Toyota a total of 500 Prius plug-in hybrids (PHEV) will be sold to select customers, 350 will be delivered to customers in Europe and Japan in late December 2009, along with 150 models to be released in the U.S. in early 2010. These models will be sent to limited geographical areas and will contain special data tracking devices designed to allow Toyota to monitor the car's usage for further development of the plug-in hybrid system. Total all-electric range is 14.5 mi (23 km) with speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h). The lithium-ion battery was co-developed with Panasonic. Toyota announced a target of retail sales for the PHEV in late 2011. Toyota indicates that it plans to sell tens of thousands of plug-ins to the public.
No comments:
Post a Comment