Toyota Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Prius

phlack writes "Toyota has announced a plug-in hybrid vehicle, based on their popular Prius. So far, it will only have a range of 8 miles on the battery (13km). They are going to test this vehicle on the public roads, apparently a first for the industry. From the article: 'Unlike earlier gasoline-electric hybrids, which run on a parallel system twinning battery power and a combustion engine, plug-in cars are designed to enable short trips powered entirely by the electric motor, using a battery that can be charged through an electric socket at home. Many environmental advocates see them as the best available technology to reduce gasoline consumption and global-warming greenhouse gas emissions, but engineers say battery technology is still insufficient to store enough energy for long-distance travel.'"

Comments

Re:Please explain

[Heembo]

And what does this have to do with plugging into your mother? See parent...

Re:The real question is...

[timmarhy]

your kidding yourself if you think buying a prius is going to have any impact on improving the environment.

oh, and C02 is only a minor greenhouse gas - the man made greenhouse is a myth. your simply being sucked into buying expensive cars using emotional blackmail.