Delayed: Another rumor regarding Toyota's lithium Prius, hybrids

No 100 mpg Prius anytime soon?

Waiting for the third generation Toyota Prius? Well, rumors of its delay keep hitting the press.

"Toyota has decided to delay by one to two years the launches of new high-mileage hybrids with lithium-ion battery technology because of potential safety problems, the Wall Street Journal reported," according to Car&Driver.

"Toyota was preparing to roll out a dozen new and redesigned hybrids using new lithium-ion battery technology in the U.S. between 2008 and 2010. This rollout schedule is on hold, according to Toyota executives knowledgeable about the company's hybrid-product plans for the U.S. market, the WSJ said."

Still, its not all bad news regarding hybrid cars and the 2008 Toyota Prius. For those whom have felt the Prius was a little too expensive, the base 2008 Prius will be priced lower, at $20,950.