Will Toyota sell its Plug-in HV?

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So, Toyota will test a plug-in hybrid vehicle based upon the Prius, but using NiMH batteries, rather than lithium-ion batteries.

For what purpose?

Most feel the future of hybrid cars is completely dependent upon lithium-ion technology. Unfortunately, there are still a few too many safety issues for any major automaker to make a push into lithium-powered hybrid vehicles, especially lithium-powered plug-in hybrid vehicles - at least at this time.

When push comes to shove, there seems little reason to test a plug-in hybrid with NiMH batteries if the future is lithium, UNLESS Toyota is willing to sell such a vehicle - even in limited quantities.

So, will Toyota sell a NiMH powered Toyota Plug-In HV?

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